Hey Mick,
I'll be diving off the Bill a lot this summer so if you fancy it sometime let me know... its very tidal but there are many good places on both east and west side.
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Dorset spearfishing 2014
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Hey Mick,
I'll be diving off the Bill a lot this summer so if you fancy it sometime let me know... its very tidal but there are many good places on both east and west side.
With the sheltered winds last week, I finally decided I was fed up with being cold after an hour in a 5mm suit, so after reading some of the reviews on here, decided to splash out on a picasso 7mm suit from picasso uk. got in a few times since last week and WOW was amazed how warm it is. longest session was a 3 hour night dive and didn't get even slightly cold, and I normally get cold pretty quickly (only saw a couple of small bass and a small lobster, so still haven't managed first fish of the year yet). only slight downside is the extra lead that I now have to lug around, but definitely a sacrifice worth making. also managed to get stuck trying to get it on the first time and had to call the missus to help me out, seems to be easier to get on and off after a few dives though.
Big thanks to portland spearo too for the next day personal delivery service. would definitely recommend picasso suits to anyone looking for a new/warmer suit.
Big thanks to portland spearo too for the next day personal delivery service. would definitely recommend picasso suits to anyone looking for a new/warmer suit.
Would you dive in a 7mm suit all year round? I'd like a new suit, but I'm looking for an all-rounder.
I use a 5mm all year round & is a little cold in the winter months, even though I have an inner vest that adds to the insulation. At best I last about 2 and a half hours on a night dive, which is probably plenty. My hands & feet do tend to get cold first, but I end up doing a speed swim for a bit to get the circulation going again. Like many, I haven't been in this year. My dive buddy has a 7mm & I think he dives all year round in it, but he is Spanish though.
Thanks Portland spearo. I look forward to it. My brother has a rib we could bring to if it's needed. Can't wait now. All I wanna do is get in now.
Portland spearo, do you sell Picasso gear. If so I think I may have met up and bought a gun of you last summer.
I use 5 mil suit in summer and 7 in winter. When I breath up and relax properly I need decent insulation to keep warm. 7 is more restricting but I need to keep warm for better bottom time.
Yes, custom made Elios. I'm 6'2" and 11 stone so off the peg suits don't fit.
I think ill end up wearing my 7mm (or ar least the top) most of the year as i get cold in the summer on long dives and I find once i start getting cold my breath hold gets rapidly shorter. Although my old 5mm suit wasnt great so a decent one would probably make a huge difference. Or i guess i could eat a few more pies to give me some natural insulation...
Thanks guys. I'd happily take warmth over manoeuvrability. I've already been stacking multiple suits, so I guess I'll probably be used to it. Sounds like 7mm is a good way to go for all year round stuff.
Hi Mike,
Yes you did, I guessed it was you! Hope youre doing well, like I said I'm out that way a fair bit in the summer so stay in touch
Excellent! Glad its keeping you warm, they are great suits for night diving and start/end of the season! Good luck, look forward to seeing the fruits of your hard work!!
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