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Old 10-02-08, 02:12 PM
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I know this is a really silly thing to say but there is an ounce of sensible as well..... do shorter dives!!!!!
you'll be more motivated to go in for the second dive if you don't try and do everything in the first dive

Also be aware of wind chill - it happens when you stand around in your drysuit during the surface interval in the carpark or beachside, it's not just wetsuit wearers - get under cover in the warm where possible

also, look at sock choices as well, it's an extremity that gets forgotten about

ninja style mitts (the ones with the little finger, ring and middle finger enclosed) are great

I have Reed chilll cheaters and I don't think they're as good as Xerotherms (although I've not tried xero's yet)

hope this helps....
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