YD does Galapagos - 30.09.07-13.10.07 (Yes, you did read that right!!!)

[Lou]

Originally Posted by Narked@50

I didn't realise it would get as cold as 14/15 deg C. I was rather hoping for around 19!!. Oh well, looks like I am going to have to go shopping.

Thanks Lou.

James

Look, I am banking on more like 19! I am going for the 5mm and the Fourth Element - for the same reason as you - I will never use a 7mm again, but a 5mm is versatile for both temp ranges.

[principia]

if its 14, just pee in your suit half way through the dive.....

J

[Jules]

stupid question...

are the thermal thingies the same as the ones you wear under your undersuit (like the Point below base ones) or are they specifically for wearing under WET suits??

[Narked@50]

Originally Posted by Jules

stupid question...

are the thermal thingies the same as the ones you wear under your undersuit (like the Point below base ones) or are they specifically for wearing under WET suits??

Hi Jules

The Thermocline wear is equivalent to around 2.5mm of neoprean and is designed for under wet suits or on it's own, the xerotherm wear is for under dry suits and has little protection when wet.

James

[Lou]

Latest reports from Aggressor had 29 whale shark sightings in the last week of August....


Is there a "fingers crossed" smilie?

[SCUBA Chick]

Originally Posted by Lou

Latest reports from Aggressor had 29 whale shark sightings in the last week of August....

29 whale sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe I'd better order a couple more cards for the Sony underwater camera afterall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kathy

[SCUBA Chick]

Originally Posted by jorawley

dont tell me all we're going to hear from you both this weekend at eyemouth is galapogas this, galapogas that... oh and by the way did we mention galapagos....

Oh but how rude would it be not to mention it at least a couple of times

These are going to be our shake up dives ready for the trip so we are hoping for some good dives!!!!!!!!

Kathy

[Monkey Matt]

I am reading this thread in Ecuador having just spent 10 days on Daphne, Deep Blues sister boat. The water temps on our trip varied from 14 to 23 C. Darwin and Wolf ranginging from 19 to 23 C. I wore a 5mm longy with an internal 3mm vest and a 5mm shorty on top for the central islands and the longy in Wolf and Darwin. I wear a 5mm suit in the Maldives just to give you an idea of my cold threshold. My partner wore a 5mm semi dry with a 3mm vest under it and she normally wears 3mm in the Maldives.
A hood and at least one pair of gloves are a must as I nearly wore through mine. Unless you are really good with a dry suit in currents and are prepared to risk ripping it I would forget that idea. You will spend long periods hanging on in strong currents and the dives are 50 minutes long. A small torch is fine as there is very little if any night diving.
It is not a tropical destination so less shorts and T shirts more trousers and fleeces are required, especially after you have spent all day chilling underwater.
The diving in Darwin and Wolf is world class and although we only saw a couple of Whale Sharks we did see 2 Orcas scaring the living daylights out of the hundreds of Hammer heads.
Back to the UK Sunday for some serious laundry sessions .

[Narked@50]

Thanks Matt

At 14 degrees it sounds cold, were you ok with the suits you wore or did you get chilly in the currents?

James

[Aqua Maria]

I would echo previous comments. Most of the diving is at Darwin & Wolf where I was OK with a 5 mm suit, but in the central islands I wore a Fourth Element vest under my suit and was OK for up to an hour (I think I also wore a hood on those dives). Others wore 3mm suits and added a 3mm shorty in the central islands, but I think they were hardier than me!
Note that the stronger currents are at Darwin & Wolf where it's warmer.
You will need gloves on all dives, more to protect against barnacles than cold. Expect the gloves to be shredded by the time you return.
It really is fantastic - hope you have a fabulous time.
Maria