By Deborah Bennett (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Sunday, March 27, 2005 - 10:21 pm: |
What is the difference between a "skin" and a "wetsuit"? or "dive suit"? Thank you.
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By Wes Adams (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Sunday, March 27, 2005 - 11:26 pm: |
A skin protects the diver from abrasions and stings but gives no thermal protection. (not including a Polortech which does give minimal
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By Deborah Bennett (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 3:36 am: |
Is the skin the same as a lycra rash guard that surfers wear?
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By Michael (BonaireTalker - Post #25) on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 4:01 am: |
Deborah,
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #306) on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 10:55 am: |
There are also a "new" breed of thin neoprene suits in the .5 mil - 1 mil thickness that offer abrasion protection, a small bit of flotation and some protection from heat loss.
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By Andrea & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #182) on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 12:25 pm: |
If you have trouble with getting cold the thicker wetsuits/skins (1mm and up) would be best for you. I wear a polortech or 1mm suit and am comfortable. But then I am a plus size woman and have my own natural insulation. Choose what is best for you.
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By Babs (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8188) on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 3:58 pm: |
Deborah, the skins and rashguards are essentially the same thing...thin lycra which can give you good sun and abrasion protection but not any real warmth. Great for snorkeling or under a wet suit of any thickness.
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