Not that I mind diving in wetsuits, which I often have to do whenever I go traveling with a limited luggage allowance, and I gladly admit that diving in wetsuits does tend to give you a more real experience of being in the wet element, whereas a drysuit does tend to isolate you, which, by the way, also has its advantages. Some would even say that this is the very point of using drysuits.

I am a confessed drysuit nuttie. I prefer my drysuit anytime, even on a hot summer day where I, while kitting up, will subject myself to bystander’s snide comments about my apparent lack of Viking genes and tolerance to the elements. Not that I mind diving in wetsuits, which I often have to do whenever I go traveling with a limited luggage allowance, and I gladly admit that diving in wetsuits does tend to give you a more real experience of being in the wet element, whereas a drysuit does tend to isolate you, which, by the way, also has its advantages.

Dry Gloves

The head, neck, hands and legs can be responsible for up to 70 % of the loss of total body heat.

Dry glove systems should be considered when diving in water temperatures below 12°C to minimize the risk of non-freezing cold injures.  Inside the membrane, you wear gloves of wool or Thinsulate. There are two main types—with or without a coupling.

Or so I thought... Living in Sweden, in the Northern part of the world, the weather is not always at its best behavior and definitely not warm most of the year. I mean, the Polar circle cuts through my home country for crying out loud! A month later, I had my first free flowing experience, and let me tell you, was I glad we practiced that in class! Escorted by bubbles from a lively mouth piece, I made it to the surface. My mind was racing. What can I do to avoid this in the future?

What kind of diver are you?

After my very first pool session, I was hooked. Every thought I had circled around diving and dive equipment. I could not wait for my next session. The instructor was a God, and what he said must be true. I was an easy target! By the end of the class, I walked out of there with an Open Water dive certificate and a great deal on a dive package.

Can I use a cold water regulator in warm water?

Yes. A regulator designed for cold water is by necessity a top performance regulator that can handle the most extreme conditions. Any good quality regulator from a reputable dealer will provide you with air in a safe way, when diving in warm water.