7mm wetsuits

[DivingsInMyBlood]

i have a 7mm bare alpine taken it to 43 oF and it was ok.

[RECDiver]

I, too, wear a Bare Arctic 7mm. I have had it for two weeks and love it.

[tc_rain]

Fit plays a large role in the warmth of a wetsuit. I would first recommend finding the manufactures that will best fit you by using their sizing charts. You want to fit somewhere in the middle of their recommended sizing, not being too close to either edge. My personal opinion (take it for what you will), 7mm of neoprene is 7mm of neoprene. Sure, some manufacturers line their suits different and I am sure this plays a part in the warmth but I believe it is pretty miniscule. I dive a 7mm Bare Arctic and the reason why I went with Bare is because of the numerous different sizes they make. I found a size that fits me great; allowing good flexibility and does not flush much water. I used the suit in 47* water for around 40 mins and was comfortable throughout the dive. Now that I dive dry, if water is below 70* I am in the drysuit. Look for fit before deciding on a certain brand.

[Silverlode]

Originally Posted by dutchman

I just purchased a Pinnacle Extreme 8mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit. No need for a dry suite with this one. The ultimate wetsuit, the Extreme blends drysuit and wetsuit technologies to create the warmest and driest wetsuit ever built. A true drysuit zipper and Pinnacle’s unique wrist, ankle, and facial sealing systems allow just enough water to enter to be used as an insulating layer. The Merino™ lining system ensures a warm and comfortable dive, regardless of the environment.

Do you find 8mm too thick and cumbersome? Just wondering.
Do you find that you need a lot more weights with weights with the 8mm or quite similar to the 7mm.

[Silverlode]

Anyone else diving with Pinnacles, Oceanic Paragon or Mares? I don't think we have the Bare brand in Australia. I'm looking for feedback as well.

[kingfish]

I was using my mates Mares Isotherm until i got my own suit (Cressi-Sub condor 7mm) and i think they are much the same in the ease of getting them on, and the warmth.
I feel the seal works a bit better on the one i chose for myself but of course it fits a bit better so its prolly that.
I like them both and looking back, if i could get the Mares a bit cheaper and i had a chance to try both i prolly would have gone for that.
The Mares seems a good suit.

Jas.

[MissyB]

Hi!
I just got the Oceanic Farallon 7mm and I love it. It has good seals around the legs, arms and neck. It is plenty warm; I used it last weekend and was toasty! I just got it from Scuba Toys a few weeks ago. I definitely recommend it.

[Daved]

Why would anyone dive in water that requires more than a 3mm suit? You guys are way to hardcore. Save the money and dive in warm water!

[Lake Diver]

I dive a Pinnacle Polar and LOVE it...it has a built in hood, and zippers on the ankles and it's REALLY easy to get on. Fits great and has a layer of neoprene, kind of a skirt, around your shoulders and neck to help seal out water. If I'm really going to be cold, I'll wear a 3mm Pinnacle shorty vest underneath, then don't feel water at all!

[thor]

Another vote for Bare. I have a 7mm SGS, and a Waterproof 5mm hooded vest.