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going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??

Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2012, 9:29 am

Hi guys

In 2 weeks I am going to Pompano Beach for some tech diving with up to 1 hour of deco time. I have never done deco in Pompano Beach in March and was wondering if I can use 7 mil wetsuit or I need to bring dry suit? I would hate to freeze doing deco but I don’t like being too hot in dry suit either. Anyone went to Pompano in March for long dives? Any thoughts?

Thanks a lot

Igor

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Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/7/2012, 11:24 am, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Thank you everyone. Will bring my dry suit

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Posted by Sean <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Martini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/7/2012, 9:32 am, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Dry , for sure. Not only due to thermal considerations on the long hang, but for redundant bouyancy in case of a BCD bladder failure.

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Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/7/2012, 11:25 am, in reply to "Re: going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

good point

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Posted by hedge <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Hedge' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/7/2012, 9:28 am, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

HAve dove that are often( Out laws live in Boynton beach).

I have dove this time of year down there wet and dry. I vote DRY. Much more comfortable.

Hedge.

In FL right now

Posted by DaveF <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=davef' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/7/2012, 7:12 am, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Surf temp was 74 in Ft. Lauderdale Saturday. Saw two guys beach diving wearing 7mm. Hope that helps?

Re: In FL right now

Posted by Mo <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=mo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/7/2012, 9:09 am, in reply to "In FL right now"

Doing a long deco hang in 72º water while wearing a 7mm suit will lead to problems.

"The human body generates a small amount of heat through shivering (Stage One Hypothermia 98.6 F to 95.0 degrees). Feeling Cold, Shivering, Drowsiness, Slurred Speech, and Disorientation are all symptoms of stage one (mild hypothermia). Note: A person with “Stage One” hypothermia will appear to be intoxicated.

As you can see, a variation of only 3.6 degrees from your normal body temperature can cause adverse effects that can severely affect your ability to do the things you need to do to survive.

Now lets go a step further. Lets say your body temperature drops below 95 degrees. You are now entering Stage Two Hypothermia (95-91 degrees). The symptoms include diminished shivering, decreased level of consciousness, and slower rate of respiration. For the person in water (P.I.W.) without floatation, this is where you are starting to get into very serious trouble. The shivering you experienced in stage one hypothermia has caused you to use up a lot of energy. Once the shivering stops, your body will no longer have the ability to re-heat itself. You will be very exhausted and unable to maneuver from on coming waves and swells. You will start gasping in mouthfuls of water and will not be able to stay afloat, thus drowning will eventually occur.

Now move down to the next level. Stage Three (Severe Hypothermia) 91-86 degrees. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, and loss of consciousness. I hope I don’t have to explain what happens to a P.I.W. without floatation when he loses consciousness."

Bring the drysuit and use it for any expected long deco dives.

Did you get a smaller hood to fit your head or

Posted by bartman <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=bartman-+mosb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/6/2012, 9:30 pm, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

did you somehow make your head bigger to fit the larger hood? lol - bring it sunday you and Capt Jim can work on it together lol

i remain
the bartman-mosb

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Posted by Alek <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Alek' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/6/2012, 10:09 am, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

The advantage of a wetsuit is the automatic feature of a pee valve that will warm you.

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Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/6/2012, 11:01 am, in reply to "Re: going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Not sure if I can pee for 45 min non-stop to make it warm all the time

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Posted by alan <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=deepdarkcold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2012, 9:24 pm, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

what boat are you using in florida?

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Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/6/2012, 9:18 am, in reply to "Re: going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Going with Pompano dive center. Sea Dog, I guess

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Posted by Angela <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Angela' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2012, 10:55 am, in reply to " going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

I just came back from Keys. Water temp was 77. That being said. I think an hour of deco would chill anyones bones...its still 20 degrees below body temp...

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Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2012, 10:58 am, in reply to "Re: going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Thanks Angela. So you think 7 mil wetsuit is not enough?

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Posted by Jim Wilson <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Jim+Wilson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2012, 7:53 pm, in reply to "Re: going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Well you better come this Sunday for a warm up dive before you leave.

DSAO,

Captain Jim Wilson

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Posted by Igor <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Igor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/6/2012, 10:57 am, in reply to "Re: going to FL in 2 weeks - wet or dry??"

Makes sense

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