By Renee Dooley (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #13) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 1:36 pm: |
My husband and I are traveling to Bonaire in April. We plan to snorkel and I'm still trying to figure out if I need a wetsuit. (My husband says he'll do without.) Upon looking at prices, it seems the shorties are around $70, which seems like alot, especially because this may be our last trip for awhile. I've seen the debate on the boards that it's not mandatory, but you may get cold if you go without. I may be in the chilly category. I was wondering if you can rent just a wetsuit for a week? Would that be cheaper? Or, would I really be that miserable just wearing a conservative one-piece bathing suit? Also, I am pregnant and will be 4 1/2 months along during our trip (yes, I know scuba is out) and was wondering is anyone knows if a wetsuit could be harmful or at the least uncomfortable on a pregnant woman? (This is my first, so I'm clueless...) Or should I just get one that's kind of roomy? Thanks for any advice...
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By Linda Stoltzfus (BonaireTalker - Post #50) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 1:52 pm: |
Renee,
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #104) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 2:16 pm: |
Renee ... I never used to wear a wetsuit for snorkeling but last April decided to try a 2mm shorty for Bonaire (we were not divers at the time)and found that I was much more comfortable than ever before. Part way through the week the other couple with us decided to rent shortys (ten dollars a day) and were able to stay in the water much longer. Keep in mind that all of us are probably much older than you as I had my first child 25 years ago! Finding a comfortable wetsuit while pregnant might be a problem and you most likely do not want to get a "loose" one as the point is to allow the least amount of water exchange as possible. Hopefully someone who has been pregnant more recently can help on that! Good luck!
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By Mary Lou French (BonaireTalker - Post #41) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 2:26 pm: |
Hi Renee,
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By Linda Richter - NetTech (Moderator - Post #1332) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 2:33 pm: |
I wore a hot skin when I was pregnant. Lots of stretch and full length so I kept a little bit warmer and also didn't get sunburned. Although I found it uncomfortable to snorkle at 6 months along. My back ached from the snorkle posture and I also felt like I was sinking more right in the middle :-)
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By Linda Stoltzfus (BonaireTalker - Post #51) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 2:47 pm: |
Linda,
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By Bea and Marvin Jones (BonaireTalker - Post #35) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 3:03 pm: |
Renee -
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By Freddie Hughes (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3613) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 3:29 pm: |
Hi Renee, Congratulations on the little one.. here is my .02 worth.. You definitely need some sort of protection from the coral and from the sun. after all we don't want you to get a sunburned bottom or a scraped front{not that you are going to go out of your way to hit the coral, but a surge might put you in a position that might not be good!!} You might want to try one of the new hyperstretch suits available now. I think they will stretch as much as you need them to stretch and still not be uncomfortable..
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By Corney Ann Carter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #142) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 5:20 pm: |
Renne, congratulations on the baby. I have to use a wetsuit to keep warm snrkeling also. We use one called a C skin from www.murrays.com
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By Michelle Mouton (BonaireTalker - Post #55) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 6:53 pm: |
I too liked snorkeling in a wet suit. After an hour or so in the water I found myself feeling chilly. I also agree with the protection part - both sun and coral. My husband hardly ever used his but I was so happy that I bought one.
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #120) on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 8:01 pm: |
Renee, a lycra suit should be stretchy enough!
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By Renee Dooley (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 12:59 pm: |
I appreciate the advice and ideas. Looks like I may be investing in something made of lycra, though exactly what is still to be determined!
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