Drysuit underwear for the UK/Ireland

Robert Cook · 28th June 2005, 01:58

Guys, I'll be moving over there soon, and I'm curious about how much underwear is needed. At the moment I have an Otter Arctic 300, but I'm worried it being overkill for warmth and too bulky. Is it possible to use something slightly lighter for extended dives????

Thanks,
Robert

***EBT*** · 28th June 2005, 09:27

Obvious I know, but it kinda depends on your tolerance of cold, your drysuit and your dive durations.

I'd consider a 300gm ideal with a trilam, for runtimes in the 90-120 minute range.

In summer you *might* get away with something like a 4th element. Everyone is different, suck it and see!

UKSteve · 18th July 2005, 13:29

Probably out of date to post on this one now but after "doing it wrong" the first time when I moved back to the UK from the Middle East here goes:

First undersuit I tried was a Weasle compact - after advice from local dive shop. After hearing great things about the suit I was dissapointed - and cold when using it with a trilaminate drysuit!! Things inproved with a 4th element undersuit - though I find the leggings a bit restrictive.

Have now switched to a Weasle Extreme and am warm all year round. In winter I use the 4th element under it and then loose the legs through late spring and the top in the summer months. Fine up to 90 mins in water (hey I am not yet using a Rebreather - one on order!!)

Steve

Rickoz · 20th July 2005, 10:58

Your tuff Rob the speedo's should do it.

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Robert Cook Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 107	Drysuit underwear for the UK/Ireland Guys, I'll be moving over there soon, and I'm curious about how much underwear is needed. At the moment I have an Otter Arctic 300, but I'm worried it being overkill for warmth and too bulky. Is it possible to use something slightly lighter for extended dives???? Thanks, Robert __________________ Do not underestimate the power of the dark side
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*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,932	Obvious I know, but it kinda depends on your tolerance of cold, your drysuit and your dive durations. I'd consider a 300gm ideal with a trilam, for runtimes in the 90-120 minute range. In summer you might get away with something like a 4th element. Everyone is different, suck it and see! __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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18th July 2005, 13:29	#3 (permalink)
UKSteve Still a novice... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 577	Probably out of date to post on this one now but after "doing it wrong" the first time when I moved back to the UK from the Middle East here goes: First undersuit I tried was a Weasle compact - after advice from local dive shop. After hearing great things about the suit I was dissapointed - and cold when using it with a trilaminate drysuit!! Things inproved with a 4th element undersuit - though I find the leggings a bit restrictive. Have now switched to a Weasle Extreme and am warm all year round. In winter I use the 4th element under it and then loose the legs through late spring and the top in the summer months. Fine up to 90 mins in water (hey I am not yet using a Rebreather - one on order!!) Steve
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20th July 2005, 10:58	#4 (permalink)
Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 147	Your tuff Rob the speedo's should do it. __________________ Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109
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