Wetsuit : 7mm vs 5mm w/vest ???

[Hi-Soft]

Just about to buy a wetsuit, looking at full 7mm for Victoria ( Port
Philip ) waters mainly.

It has since occured to me to consider the option of a 5mm full suit, with
an added vest (probably hooded).

I think the last wetsuit I hired on my OW course was actually a 7/5 anyway
( Pinnacle "Cruiser"), so just wanting opinions of the pros and cons of
each..

Also, what's the go with wearing a hooded vest...under or over..does one
provide better insulation..?

And if I'm a size medium wetsuit, and choose to wear a vest over the
top...do I get a size large vest...or will it stretch enough ??

losts of questions I know...but I'll likely be purchasing online ( due to
high local retail ), so need to look at all options first....

bc

[Anonymous Loser]

If you liked the Pinnacle/Paragon suits, try Aquatic Adventures in Rye
I got quite a deal on the 'Arctic' model about 6 months ago, to replace my
aging rubber...

Mick G

Post by Hi-Soft
Just about to buy a wetsuit, looking at full 7mm for Victoria ( Port
Philip ) waters mainly.
It has since occured to me to consider the option of a 5mm full suit, with
an added vest (probably hooded).
I think the last wetsuit I hired on my OW course was actually a 7/5 anyway
( Pinnacle "Cruiser"), so just wanting opinions of the pros and cons of
each..
Also, what's the go with wearing a hooded vest...under or over..does one
provide better insulation..?
And if I'm a size medium wetsuit, and choose to wear a vest over the
top...do I get a size large vest...or will it stretch enough ??
losts of questions I know...but I'll likely be purchasing online ( due to
high local retail ), so need to look at all options first....
bc

[Hi-Soft]

Yeah was thinking the same...they were really nice to me when i hired a suit
from them even...


cheers,
Hi-Soft

Post by Anonymous Loser
If you liked the Pinnacle/Paragon suits, try Aquatic Adventures in Rye
I got quite a deal on the 'Arctic' model about 6 months ago, to replace my
aging rubber...
Mick G

Post by Hi-Soft
Just about to buy a wetsuit, looking at full 7mm for Victoria ( Port
Philip ) waters mainly.
It has since occured to me to consider the option of a 5mm full suit, with
an added vest (probably hooded).
I think the last wetsuit I hired on my OW course was actually a 7/5 anyway
( Pinnacle "Cruiser"), so just wanting opinions of the pros and cons of
each..
Also, what's the go with wearing a hooded vest...under or over..does one
provide better insulation..?
And if I'm a size medium wetsuit, and choose to wear a vest over the
top...do I get a size large vest...or will it stretch enough ??
losts of questions I know...but I'll likely be purchasing online ( due to
high local retail ), so need to look at all options first....
bc

[Don Gingrich]

Post by Hi-Soft
Yeah was thinking the same...they were really nice to me when i
hired a suit from them even...

You might want to check at Aquability in Mentone -- they
have some "high stretch" suits that are more comfortable than
some more conventional suits.

OTOH, my original suit was a Sonar "Black thunder" two
piece Farmer John. 5mm, but effectively 10mm on the torso.

I put a 5mm hooded vest under it and was reasonably comfortable
in 9 deg water. The Sonars are still around and reasonably priced
since they aren't the latest style.

Of course, I've gone soft and dive in a drysuit in the cold these
days.

-Don

Post by Hi-Soft
cheers,
Hi-Soft

Post by Anonymous Loser
If you liked the Pinnacle/Paragon suits, try Aquatic Adventures in
Rye I got quite a deal on the 'Arctic' model about 6 months ago, to
replace my aging rubber...
Mick G

Post by Hi-Soft
Just about to buy a wetsuit, looking at full 7mm for Victoria (
Port Philip ) waters mainly.
It has since occured to me to consider the option of a 5mm full suit, with
an added vest (probably hooded).
I think the last wetsuit I hired on my OW course was actually a 7/5 anyway
( Pinnacle "Cruiser"), so just wanting opinions of the pros and
cons of each..
Also, what's the go with wearing a hooded vest...under or
over..does one provide better insulation..?
And if I'm a size medium wetsuit, and choose to wear a vest over
the top...do I get a size large vest...or will it stretch enough
??
losts of questions I know...but I'll likely be purchasing online (
due to high local retail ), so need to look at all options
first....
bc