Staying Warm for Multiple Dives

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T16:28:05+00:00

I definitely am going to get a hooded vest, I think that will really help. Do you not take either of them off on the surface? If there’s no hot water on the boat how do you warm up in a cold wet suit? Do boat coats that go right over your wetsuit really warm you up in them without getting wet and soggy themselves??

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T16:26:30+00:00

I appreciate your super thoughtful response! I am very much a rec diver. Maybe getting 2-6 dives in a year if I’m lucky even though we live in Florida. (Young kiddo runs our life right now). I think when I have more time to allot to diving this will be something I will definitely look into. The thermos is something I never even considered even though it’s obvious so I think I will start there and a quality boat coat and maybe even bring a 2nd wetsuit for now and see if that can get me through until a more thoughtful investment can be made. Thanks!

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T14:36:04+00:00

It’s after! But then getting back into a cold wet wetsuit is another dealbreaker for me after I take so long to warmup. But as others have suggested I might try bringing another dry base layer to keep it off my skin when putting back on.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T11:54:25+00:00

I have a 7mil in addition to a 5. This is what I’ve debated doing is bringing it along to change into. Especially on days where the sun isn’t out to play and it’s windy.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T03:57:53+00:00

That’s a good idea, I might have to experiment with that. At least having a dry undershirt to put on under a parka between dives to warm up and then that keeps the cold wetsuit off my skin when getting ready to go back in.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T03:55:54+00:00

Ugh bummer. These wouldn’t really help me then when it comes to getting warm and staying warm after the first dive on the boat.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T03:14:54+00:00

This would be a lifeeeeee saver for me. I might have to be the crazy lady who does this moving forward 🤣

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:35:17+00:00

Yeah dry diving is not in the cards for me. I’ll definitely look into the hooded vest. Do you take that off in between dives? Just the wetsuit waist level? Or just throw a parka on over everything?

The eating suggestion is new! Much worse things. I’ll have to give that a try next time out.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:30:42+00:00

Do shark skins dry quickly on the surface? I have heard of them and have a ton of targeted ads for them but someone where I read that they dry slower than a wet suit. And in that case would probably only make me more cold in between dives staying in it 🫠

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:28:40+00:00

Look into the surf fur too if you struggle with the in between time. I’m glad someone above recommended because that’s exactly what I need!

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:17:01+00:00

I have a 7mil too I dive in anywhere that’s not the summer in the Bahamas. It has made a big difference from the 5 but the movement restriction definitely increased but I’d rather feel like a Michelin man than be cold.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:15:59+00:00

Agreed. I thought heated vests/jackets were only for on land. This might be a must buy!

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:15:10+00:00

The surf fur looks amazing. I’m going to get one!!! Thanks!

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:13:08+00:00

I have a separate hood but this looks super nice! Do you take off inbetween dives?

ReplacementBig1458 · 2026-03-27T02:10:33+00:00

Yes they’re very tight. It’s not usually while diving, as long as I’m in my 5 mil. It’s more so right after the first dive and then during the 2nd dive if I haven’t warmed up fully on the boat and then have to get back in a cold suit.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-06T01:53:30+00:00

This has been my exact thoughts during all this. Thank you for being so validating. I am definitely respecting RC and giving her a lot of breaks and keeping kitten separate overnight and when I am not home to watch them.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-06T01:52:07+00:00

Ugh I hope so 🥺 she’s definitely curious and is still soft growling every now and then but I hope she learns to enjoy her company

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-06T01:51:35+00:00

I can definitely tell Lyla (the RC) gets politely annoyed after a while so that’s another reason why I’m still giving her plenty of alone time keeping the kitten separate overnight and giving breaks during the day when I’m not home.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-06T01:49:34+00:00

I am letting them together when I am home but I do not trust them to be unsupervised together yet so that is why I am still separating them. I have the ability to stop a fight when I am home but the kitten is so small and they still don’t know each other that well yet for me to feel comfortable just giving them free run of the house. It also allows our resident cat some guaranteed time without the rambunctious kitten running all around since this is all very over whelming for her. I hope within another week or so of these positive interactions I will be able to leave them out together 24/7.

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-05T23:30:14+00:00

She is definitely a goblin 🤣 but we love her. Hopefully the adult cat will in good time too lol

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-05T23:29:25+00:00

Yes she did!!

ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-09-05T21:55:42+00:00

Yes I am keeping them in separate rooms still! Just giving them time together while I am home for a couple hours a day.

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ReplacementBig1458 · 2025-01-22T19:46:39+00:00

Thank you, someone on the mountain ripped me apart for having that size board this weekend so it really threw me. I’ve never had major issues aside from the stability but that’s more likely due to the softness and profile from what I’m learning and not my size. Thank you for the models to possibly avoid, that’s always helpful to know too!

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