By Robyn Churchill (BonaireTalker - Post #29) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 3:00 pm: |
Hi everyone. I'm leaving for Bonaire in just 10 days, and I can't believe my eyes when when the reef cam temp report says 84.9 degrees! Are most people still diving in just a lycra skin these days? Has anyone experienced chillier temps or thermoclines recently? I'm not sure if I should bother to pack my 3 mm full wetsuit or not. I'd appreciate any advice you could offer. Thanks, Robyn
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By Marcel Damen (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 3:06 pm: |
Just left the place still recovering from a jetlag!!
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By Robyn Churchill (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 3:18 pm: |
Thanks Marcel, great pic!
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By Marcel Damen (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 3:43 pm: |
Hi Robyn,
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By Robyn Churchill (BonaireTalker - Post #31) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 3:57 pm: |
Hi Marcel,
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9444) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 4:27 pm: |
Marcel Marcel Marcel...who you calling a sissy? Robyn, it is really an individual preference. I dive a lot locally (Southern California) in temps from 55F to 68F and wear a skin, full 7mm titanium wetsuit, 5mm hood, 5mm gloves and 5mm booties...on Bonaire, (last July and once in September) I wore my skin, full 3mm, and neoprene hood (to control the "hair factor.")..oh, and my 5mm booties (I'm not going to buy 2 pair) On Bon, my husband is hot in shorts and a t-shirt, and Kelly, my other best dive buddy wears a thin skin (she's down there now the booger!)...on Bon we average 60 minute dives...so it really depends on the individual Have a great trip!
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By Marcel Damen (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 6:10 pm: |
Your absolutly true , I did Baby Beach on the east side in a 3 mm shorty for 73 min together with Bas (from phototours)who was wearing a full 7mm.
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By Robert Fishman (BonaireTalker - Post #79) on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 2:22 am: |
True, everyone reacts differently to temperature. But consider is how many dives per day you'll be doing. I was taught that if you're planning multiple dive days, a 3 mil suit will help retain body temperature. You can always unzip the top ( helps if it's in the front) if you feel hot.
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1213) on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 12:44 pm: |
I learned in a 3mm shorty, but have bought a 3mm full now. Partly because of the fact that the water is probably at its warmest now, but also, like Robert said, for protection. If I get hot I just pull down the turtle neck and let some cooling water flow in.
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9477) on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 2:20 pm: |
Marc...does this mean you have your C card now??? Do tell
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By T-Shirt Divers John and Sue (BonaireTalker - Post #69) on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 9:48 am: |
Robyn
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By Jake Richter (Moderator - Post #4637) on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 1:41 pm: |
Cynde - Marc & Kitty got certified back in September, I think.
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9502) on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 3:15 pm: |
Thanks Jake! Glad they finally took "the plunge"
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1214) on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 5:49 pm: |
That's nothing compared to the plunge we're taking in March...
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9538) on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 6:54 pm: |
Marc, isn't it wonderful! A whole other world...oh, and does this mean that congratulations are in order? Congratulations!
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9539) on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 6:57 pm: |
Oh, Marc, you need to update our profile with your certification level
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