<font color='#000080'>Mark,
My wife and I both have these and have been using them regularly for a couple of years now, and still no signs of wear - the chillcheaters that is, sadly can't say the same about us.
We got them initally for the same reason as you and they are excellent to supplement a wet suit and a bonus for the pool.
We went for a 2 piece, shortjohns and T shirts giving plenty of options/combinations. Normally we start off with a 3mm shortie and introduce another layer every couple of days as you get used to the temperature. I have even managed to just use the chillcheater during the summer in the Red Sea although it does get a bit cold for anything over 45 mins just bimbling around. You'll probably want the lot in November.
Apart from the compact size for travelling they dry quickly in between dives so are warm and dry to put on after a surface interval.
