I'm actually thinking about giving it a go this year and splurging on a cold water suit. I'm just hesitant because I have the suspicion that I'll spend the money on it and use it about once or twice a year. Though, come to think of it, freediving some wrecks in the lake would be a lot of fun. The last time I did that was about 5 years ago. A friend and I went out to South Manitiou Island off Glen Arbor. There's a beautiful wreck called the Three Brothers sitting in 25-50ft of water or so just off the shore. . . and I mean,
just off the shore. You could hit it with a rock from the beach. It is in absolutely wonderful condition because it was buried by an underwater sand dune for about a century before shifting sands uncovered it about 20 years ago. It's a pain to get out to the island, but absolutely gorgeous if you ever get a chance. Last time I was there, it really reminded me of the Caribbean. . . the water color and clarity (you could see the entire ship from the surface and it was like glass that day.)
Okay. . . so now I think I may have talked myself into getting some cold-water gear if for no other reason than revisiting that wreck.