Buying wetsuit for Scuba newbie

[KingBiscuitBoy]

I am new to diving and plan on diving off of the Massachusetts Coast. I take a certification course in May and hope to be diving by June.
I have only a mask and snorkel and want to get a wetsuit. I am looking at a 7mm full suit and 7mm hooded vest combo. Is 14mm on the torso going to be too much for New England diving? If it is what are good alternatives?

[terrillja]

Can you fill in a more specific location? If you are in ME, you would have much different weather and water temps than CT.

[KingBiscuitBoy]

Likely in the Cape Ann, Gloucester, Massachusetts area May thru September. That's the North Shore of Boston.
Thanks

[elijahb]

What are the water temps? also try this link Wetsuit Temperature Chart - Wetsuit Gear - The most comprehensive,

[Penguino]

I'm not sure about temps, but you may want to look at going dry. I dove with 10mm at the core and felt awfully "marshmallow-y". It was doable, but took some getting used to.

[frogman159]

Our water temps at depth are usually in the 60's at best..I'll be in a 7mm FJ until I can go dry

[Damselfish]

I always wore a 7mm farmer john when I dove off Cape Ann or S. Maine, generally May-Oct. Don't think it's too much in the water though you might be able to get away with a bit less. Kinda sucks before you get in the water (heat and the michelin-man thing) but if you're diving wet here that's pretty much how it goes.

[EuphoriaII]

If I lived in your part of the country, I would seriously consider a dry suit.
I'll sometimes wear my 7 mil in the early months and I hate it