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Originally Posted by Huan
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As Miles says the extra 5mm or so of rubber over the chest and shoulders makes a bit of difference....
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Interesting point. I thought spearos generally went for the high waist trousers(/pants/tights). Sounds like longjohns have a strong following among the experiened spearos here. Is the high waist more of a Mediterranean/warm water set-up? Presumably breathing/apnea is not inhibited by the longjohn + jacket then?
The simplicity of high waist trousers appeals to me (better chance of a correct fit, easier to get in and out of,... ). However, despite global warming, the sea around the UK is still pretty darn cold
. Another approach I heard suggested was to
use a 2mm vest (with high waist trousers) instead of longjohn; presumably a better fit/more versatile set up but less warmth, 5+2 vs. 5+5...although, I guess, crotch to diaphragm will be 5+5 for both, perhaps even 5+5+2 waist-to-diaphragm for the vest option....aaah my head hurts
). Presumably the aim is to keep your core (heart & lungs) warm(?) Any thoughts on the vest approach e.g. cost/effectiveness/comfort/warmth? The vests seem rather pricey for such a small, simple item, esp. in the UK (US prices seem a little better at about half the price, still not cheap though)?
Perhaps a thicker jacket (6/6.5/7mm) be would advisable with the high waist trouser option in the UK? Oh... I guess Dave already answered this one, 7mm for long, cold winter days (
...doesn't that sound appealing! Actually the odd winter dip might not be a bad idea --winter is so long & grim!). [I suppose wearing my shortie wetsuit underneath is a no-no?!
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