Freezing woman needs warm undies

[caver]

I hope you find the dive gear you need. I must admit though, I opened this thread after reading the title.."Freezing woman needs---" ...I thought you were asking for something else. I should be spanked.

[cavedivingwoman]

Hi Celia,

Yes! I have a set of the 4th element arctic. They work in cave country (70-72F) but not too well in Monterey (45-50F). I have tried them with an Irish knit wool sweater, but I'm just cold blooded.

The DUIs without the stretchy gussets were hell. But I need to get some thinsulate or some kind of insulate on my great vessels or I'll be back to my Weezle Extreme. <<'Wishing I hadn't sold it>>!
Best to you,
Barbara

Artic made by 4th Element:

http://www.fourthelement.com/dry_arctic.php

You can layer it as needed and it allows for more flexibility. Like you I could barely reach valves when diving OC with a 400, ditched it in favor of the 4th Element undergarments and have not looked back.

Dive safe,

Celia

[cavedivingwoman]

Thanks; I wish it were funny. Cold is awful. My vision of hell!

I can't be of much help, but on an interesting title.

[cavedivingwoman]

Have you checked the DUI website for their imperfect sales? I bought a DUI 400g there for $100. As it turned out, I didn't like it, but I was able to resell it for the same price easily. There are some very good buys there on things that have only cosmetic blemishes.

Yes, thanks....I check it frequently and, like you, purchased both the 200- and 400 G. No money lost, but no warmth gained....
Best,
Barbara

[cavedivingwoman]

For what it's worth, I have the Santi, the DUI Thinsulate, and the DUI Polarstretch. I agree the Santi is well made and well thought out. But, the Polarstretch works much better for me.

Thank you both! they are on my list. I'll try them when in cave country over thanksgiving. If I overheat, I'll buy!

[cavedivingwoman]

i hear the stretch panels on the new dui suit are noticeably less warm than the rest of the suit....if that matters to anyone

In the frigid Pacific, every little bit helps!
Best,
Barbara

[cavedivingwoman]

LOL! Be careful what you ask for; there is a female cave diver on this list who cracks an educated lash!
Cheers,
Barbara

I hope you find the dive gear you need. I must admit though, I opened this thread after reading the title.."Freezing woman needs---" ...I thought you were asking for something else. I should be spanked.

[Squirrel Girl]

LOL! Be careful what you ask for; there is a female cave diver on this list who cracks an educated lash!
Cheers,
Barbara

[FW]

If you *really* want to stay warm, and also dive in FL, this is what you need: http://www.golemgear.com/p-354-q-ves...nt-system.aspx

[alias]

Listening to what you say, I didn't see exact temps, it seems like you might have cold tolerances somewhere around mine. I find 4th E Arctics nice and comfy for cave country too. Do you think DUI 400gr would be a good choice? I think it sucks. I find it so cold already in the 50F waters, and if the new version with stretch panels has colder areas, well suck-more.

I was interested in the 4th SubXero but their sizing sucks (very sucky today) for women. Would have to buy humongous tops to get the jacket over hips, and somewhat larger than desired pants too if not stick-shaped. Mk3 interests me too but seems so much more bulky than Santi that I would be willing to pay the difference both in money/lead if there was def proof the stuff works.

Does CEE have any of the heavy undies on rack to try? I think last time they only had the thin ones.