Has anyone used these for caribbean scuba diving? This seems like it could be a better alternative to a shortie for warm (75-80 deg) water scuba.
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I wore this at an indoor pool where the water was slightly warmer (85). The air temp was cool. I get cold easily, and I found the cool water made it's way up my back and became chilly if I wasn't doing something vigorous. The shortie I have bought since is a better choice for me. I think you may have to take in account how warm you are on a regular basis (I rarely feel the heat), and how vigorously you will be exercising.
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The gloves would work great for that. I got them with the intentions of scuba diving, but the problem with these gloves, is that they have VERY, very small slots for the fingers. I highly recommend trying on these gloves, or any for that matter, before committing. Good luck.
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I wore them out to Costa Rica and Nicaragua just recently. It was blazing hot out there and my bottoms did get pretty hot still. I only wore them as shorts of course; however, I do feel they were fine for morning and early afternoons. During the rest of the day I was on the beach so I can't say much for the really hot hours. I do feel while in shade when I did wear them (buses, etc to carry my items) I was "okay". Then again, it was insanely hot out. Normally if I wore these in the states on a hot day, I would feel perfectly fine. Crowded areas with no air flow - not so great if you're wearing them as pants. I would still HIGHLY recommend buying a pair. These are fantastic since they're pants and shorts. Really good for nights when the bugs come out or for the airplane when it gets pretty chilly (and when you get off at your final hot destination just unzip them and change them to shorts). Hope this helps you!
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Dear Callistus, I've had mine for several months and it's a good, reliable flashlight, however I have never used it under water. The rubber O rings that are an integral part of the construction of this particular light would not keep your unit dry because it was not constructed to endure the kind of pressure you expose it to. Every 3 feet you descend, the pressure doubles so you do the math. Unless a flashlight manufacturer will clearly state and guarantee the unit will operate at X atmospheres deep, I HIGHLY suggest you not use this unit for underwater operation.
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Maybe? I don't really notice that it's weighing me down. I wear mine all the time. The one thing I will say though is that it's very hot now that the weather is warming up. I find I have to run mine underwater to soak it at half time.
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William, I think a tradional surf or diving wetsuit would be too hot for out-of-water sport activities. They are incredible insulators, so I would be concerned about overheating or dehydration. I wear my suit half way (to the waist) when I goto the beach. The drive is only 15 minutes, but in that short time of inactivity I'm starting to get very warm. Also, there is the chafing factor. Tradional surf wetsuits will chaf surfers in high friction areas such as the armpits and neck. I can only imagine the chafing you'd get if you ran in one! If you still wish to wear a wetsuit in your workouts, my recommendation would be to look at the lighter weight wetsuits that triathletes use.
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Has anyone tried a Mino HD in this Underwater case? Because the Mino is smaller, I thought with some additional padding it may work. If I find a store that sells the AWC2T I'll take my Mino in and do a fit check.
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I've read other reviews claiming that the strap broke for them as well. (It seemed the strap was made of very nice, soft rubber, so it's a shame!) I would suggest contacting the seller/producer. I returned my pair of Ispeed goggles, since they leaked and visibility under water was blurred. I replaced them with a Speedo Air Seal XR, which seems much better aligned to my narrow face. The best fit I've got so far, however, is from a Speedo Vanquisher 2.0.
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I don't believe these rash guard style shirts are designed to keep you warm like a thick wetsuit would, I bought mine to keep from getting sun burned while snorkeling. They are thin and dry very quickly.
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I'm 5'6" and bought this bag last fall for the same reason. The one time I used it and it got down to 30 degrees, I was cold. From what I understand, these cold weather bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat in the bag, but with a bag that big my body just couldn't keep the air inside the bag warm enough. I found your question because I am currently shopping for another bag before my next camping trip. I'd recommend something smaller. I'm sure none of these rectangular bags work as well as a mummy bag, but there are smaller options available rectangular bags that should still allow for a reasonable amount of movement. I'm 5'6" and bought this bag last fall for the same reason. The one time I used it and it got down to 30 degrees, I was cold. From what I understand, these cold weather bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat in the bag, but with a bag that big my body just couldn't keep the air inside the bag warm enough. I found your question because I am currently shopping for another bag before my next camping trip. I'd recommend something smaller. I'm sure none of these rectangular bags work as well as a mummy bag, but there are smaller options available rectangular bags that should still... » Read More I'm 5'6" and bought this bag last fall for the same reason. The one time I used it and it got down to 30 degrees, I was cold. From what I understand, these cold weather bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat in the bag, but with a bag that big my body just couldn't keep the air inside the bag warm enough. I found your question because I am currently shopping for another bag before my next camping trip. I'd recommend something smaller. I'm sure none of these rectangular bags work as well as a mummy bag, but there are smaller options available rectangular bags that should still allow for a reasonable amount of movement. « Show Less
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I wear mine for kayaking and getting in the water with temperatures in the low 40's. I live in VA. I love the suit, just takes time to break it in with the right fit. You might be able got with a 3mm and 2mm sleeves. For the price I could not beat it.I hope this helped.
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I bought the Henderson Neosport scuba shorts in Small and found the fit to be true. A long sleeve rash guard, vest and these shorts are perfect for warm water diving. I will buy another pair of the shorts before my next dive trip.
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On second thought, a set of water shoes would work better. Cost about the same . Are you going to be diving?
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I bought a 6-6x for my daughter who is around 45 lbs. If I were you, I'd buy a 4T, so there is some room to move (and grow). Unlike adult wet suits for scuba diving, you don't want this one super tight. Incidentally, my daughter is still a little cold in this wet suit, just because it's so cold outside. But she is much happier at swim class now!
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I'm not a scuba diver but I can tell you that I wore these while volunteering for Ironman CDA where the water temp was 63 degrees! I spent almost 4 hours in the water and can say that my feet kept perfectly warm. The socks are pretty true to size. Hope this helps!
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I would recommend them, as one backpacker to another - they're small and light and great to stick into your water bladder. They work similarly to iodine but remove additional things iodine can't and don't leave a dreadful taste. I used them hiking through Africa in September and I did not get sick, so I'd use them again.
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Swimming laps might be better with a vest. I'm very cold natured so I would use it for laps at 84 degrees, but I think a vest would be enough for most people after getting warmed up. Keep in mind it does run very small. You wouldn't want it too tight for that activity. I wasn't hot in it riding bikes at a casual pace for an hour after snorkeling. It's very flexible but it's still a wetsuit material.