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#2970
 Warm Water Clothing while diving
SaintsReturn - 4/13/2011 9:59 AM
Category: Survey
Replies: 42
When you dive in a tropical climate like Florida, Caribbean etc, do you wear a dive skin or rash guard under your BC or just dive gear to skin? Please comment as to why as well.
#91
rockwalldiver - 7/10/2012 10:03 AM
[Choose #3] tech t shirt summer 1 mm skin in winter
#5687
tshark - 4/18/2011 12:49 PM
[Choose #2] at least a skin at all times for protection against things that sting or burn!!!!!
#11850
TColJeep - 4/16/2011 7:58 PM
[Choose #4] Only dive in Florida during the winter months, 3mm wetsuit
#3240
daz88 - 4/15/2011 8:45 AM
[Choose #1] mostly nothing, but if diving alot in one day then I wear a short sleeve rash guard
#5471
DiveBuddyChgo - 4/14/2011 6:31 PM
[Choose #4] full 3 mil
#20448
LatitudeAdjustment - 4/14/2011 2:35 PM
[Choose #4] I tried a tee shirt once and the BP&W harness tore up my skin.
#28736
RAWalker - 4/13/2011 11:03 PM
[Choose #4] Even in the Tropics I prefer a 2mm Shortie
#44
RickK - 4/13/2011 8:33 PM
[Choose #4] usually a 3/2mm
#6537
MonkeyDiver - 4/13/2011 7:10 PM
[Choose #2] A rash guard is a must for protection from jellies and such.
#310
jnowak100 - 4/13/2011 7:09 PM
[Choose #4] even in very warm water, I get cold, plus there is always the risk of "contact" injuries
#1172
Precious_Cargo_Diving - 4/13/2011 5:11 PM
[Choose #4] 3mm shortie, better sun protection (for me)