I haven't worn a speedo in decades.
Drum Roll Please...
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, Jul 26 2005 03:54 PM
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:18 PM
No single raindrop believes it is responsible for the flood.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:21 PM
Thank God! Quite frankly, IMO, they ought to be banned except in competive swimming!
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:21 PM
Damn! My loss!I haven't worn a speedo in decades.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:27 PM
Trust me, it beats the alternative of freezing to death in a 7mm wetsuit which is bulky in its own right! Also keep in mind that once you are in the water, bulk is not nearly the same factor that it is on the surface. That heavy tank and everything else become weightless when down there.*As many* undergarments?!
Just how many layers are we talking here?! This drysuit business is starting to sound less and less appealing with each post!
The "list" price difference between the trilam and the suit I got is listed as only around $200 USD so it is not a huge difference...
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:47 PM
I seeeeeee ... so I'm gathering that it's not necessarily the drysuit itself that is warm, but the layers underneath it. Would this be a safe assumption to make?Trust me, it beats the alternative of freezing to death in a 7mm wetsuit which is bulky in its own right! Also keep in mind that once you are in the water, bulk is not nearly the same factor that it is on the surface. That heavy tank and everything else become weightless when down there.*As many* undergarments?!
The "list" price difference between the trilam and the suit I got is listed as only around $200 USD so it is not a huge difference...
Thx for the price difference info! I'm not quite looking at drysuits yet, but I shall file it away nonetheless.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:48 PM
You are correct. A dry suit with no underwear is cold.
No single raindrop believes it is responsible for the flood.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:49 PM
A decent set of undergarments that effectively keep you warm don't have to be bulky and heavy, so don't fret! I curerntly dive a DUI TLS350, which is a trilam. It dries quickly, is lighweight, and packs small. As an instructor these are all great things, but Janna - my instructor co-hort, swears by her Bare neoprene suit, so it all depends on personal opinion. Under my suit I wear Weezle Undergarments, which are like a lightweight downy sleeping bag jumpsuit. They pack into a small bag about the size of a small traveler's pillow. So there are a lot of options out there that will keep a drysuit diver warm that are not heavy and inconvenient.*As many* undergarments?!
I like the price aspect of neophrene compared to trilam ... is it that significant a savings?
As for *drag* ... <snip> I'm not too concerned about it based on other people's comments.
And yes, once again, please keep us posted! I'm most anxious to read about how the now legendary drysuit performs!
CMT489, CONGRATS!!!!! Sounds like Colleen and I will have to put our calendars together and plan a dive weekend with you, happy hours included!
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 01:57 PM
Yes, we definitely will have to!!! I'm soooooooo excited!CMT489, CONGRATS!!!!! Sounds like Colleen and I will have to put our calendars together and plan a dive weekend with you, happy hours included!
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 02:35 PM
I am so ready for this.. Just need to figure out when.
If we dive Seattle the GIS Inn is open for business.
Dive, HH, and a sleepover... I think this is about as good as it gets.
Ladies.. lets get talking.. get out those daytimers and get this thing planned.
I am sure my daughter will clear her schedule and dive with us. So that makes this a party of 4 already.
Might even be able to convince our other Canadian ( non diver) buddy to come down.
If we dive Seattle the GIS Inn is open for business.
Dive, HH, and a sleepover... I think this is about as good as it gets.
Ladies.. lets get talking.. get out those daytimers and get this thing planned.
I am sure my daughter will clear her schedule and dive with us. So that makes this a party of 4 already.
Might even be able to convince our other Canadian ( non diver) buddy to come down.
Well Behave Women Rarely Make History ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Formerly known as gis_gal and name tattoo'd for a small bribe!
Formerly known as gis_gal and name tattoo'd for a small bribe!
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 03:01 PM
Dive, HH, and a sleepover... I think this is about as good as it gets.
I think so. Count me in. LOL!
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 03:30 PM
Yes, let's plan this. And, Colleen you're daughter is so much fun - great addition and now that I know what wetsuit works for her, I can pack the right size next time!Ladies.. lets get talking.. get out those daytimers and get this thing planned.
I am sure my daughter will clear her schedule and dive with us. So that makes this a party of 4 already.
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 03:43 PM
Panties and a pillow fight....Dive, HH, and a sleepover... I think this is about as good as it gets.
I think so. Count me in. LOL!
Yeah right!! More like sweat pants, evil hair and don't talk to me until I've had my morning coffee!
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 03:43 PM
Okay - I am gone for Grenada but other than that, I can pretty much swing things to GO DIVING!!!Yes, let's plan this. And, Colleen you're daughter is so much fun - great addition and now that I know what wetsuit works for her, I can pack the right size next time!Ladies.. lets get talking.. get out those daytimers and get this thing planned.
I am sure my daughter will clear her schedule and dive with us. So that makes this a party of 4 already.
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 05:49 PM
CMT489, go with the "thinsulate" undergarments as they maintain their thermal qualities if they get wet, in the event the suit floods. Mundo
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Posted 27 July 2005 - 08:15 PM
Quit teasing!!!! I think it is cold shower time!!!More like sweat pants, evil hair and don't talk to me until I've had my morning coffee!
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