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| Originally Posted by MattS Define loads!
In the summer I wear a PBB base layer. In winter I wear the base layer with a knackered old Beewise trackie over the top. In the depths of winter I put another very thin layer on. I once tried a 100gm undersuit underneath but I was sweating like a pig.
If you are thinking about tech, get the 2mm IMVHO as it's a bit more flexible. My 3mm takes an extra 1 to 2Kg to sink it. |
I do love these people who don't get cold
Yesterday in a mild 10c I had a 200g Santi Thinsulate over an Exotherm Arctic top under my 2.5m 03 and it was OK. Andrew had the full on 03 PPB salapets and top on and he was visibly shivering underwater after 90mins.
I had the 5mm and its a fantastic suit for trim and buoyancy control because it fit like a wet suit over my Exotherm Base layer. Very comfortable very easy to swim. If it leaked or got punctured it was still warm enough for long deco.
The Ri is no where near as warm. Its a virtual membrane but admitidly slightly warmer. It has total reliance on base layers for main warmth.
The Ri is tougher, the 5mm is inherently warmer.
Both are excellent suits.
My one is very old and predates the Modern Batman look and its still going strong. I was using it in the winter with my heavy 400G DUI base layer and using the MSF500 in the spring summer with just a base layer. Sadly i put on a bout two stone and it wouldn't fit any more so I am now forced to use my RI all the time.
ATB
Mark