Has anyone used these for caribbean scuba diving? This seems like it could be a better alternative to a shortie for warm (75-80 deg) water scuba.
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I wore this at an indoor pool where the water was slightly warmer (85). The air temp was cool. I get cold easily, and I found the cool water made it's way up my back and became chilly if I wasn't doing something vigorous. The shortie I have bought since is a better choice for me. I think you may have to take in account how warm you are on a regular basis (I rarely feel the heat), and how vigorously you will be exercising.
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I would recommend them, as one backpacker to another - they're small and light and great to stick into your water bladder. They work similarly to iodine but remove additional things iodine can't and don't leave a dreadful taste. I used them hiking through Africa in September and I did not get sick, so I'd use them again.
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Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
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Jose has a point, but thermal isn't for laps. I have a variety of wetsuits including a plain neoprene short suit with long sleeves and a sleeveless 3/4" terry lined suit for California Deep Diving. This shirt you want is perfect for laps, so what if it is ALSO UV protection, it keeps drops of water off your arms as you lift them from the pool so cold air doesn't hit your wet arms, thus you stay warm. UV is a bonus but not your focus. Treat yourself, O'Neill has a great reputation !!
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Not too sure what scuba gear fully involves but I'm guessing the main issues would be tank weight and protection for hoses/valves. The mesh basket holds up well to a medium sized cooler but we put a blanket in first to distribute weight then the bulky lighter stuff on top ot the (20lb?) cooler. It always impresses people who are carrying their stuff but it's mostly a bulk containment system (vs. a wheelbarrow). You might get away with a lilltle more weight but any irregular surfaces and something's gotta give.
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Has anyone tried a Mino HD in this Underwater case? Because the Mino is smaller, I thought with some additional padding it may work. If I find a store that sells the AWC2T I'll take my Mino in and do a fit check.
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Becouse I use mine with and without boots, if I'm wearing booties it's usually 3mm booties from tilos they seem to operate just fine, but my suggestion is to go by local water temperature and I say that becouse the average temp in my area requires up to 7mm for temp. I would play around with some relatively inexpensive booties before making that decision.I would say a low cut or standard booti in height would do you ok
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I guessed and hoped for the best. Try this: http://www.scubatoys.com/store/sizes/glovesize.asp
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I use them for snorkeling. I have severe arthritis and my knees ache if I don't have them on especially when the water is cooler. They work very well.
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I've read other reviews claiming that the strap broke for them as well. (It seemed the strap was made of very nice, soft rubber, so it's a shame!) I would suggest contacting the seller/producer.I returned my pair of Ispeed goggles, since they leaked and visibility under water was blurred. I replaced them with a Speedo Air Seal XR, which seems much better aligned to my narrow face. The best fit I've got so far, however, is from a Speedo Vanquisher 2.0.
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I've been using it for scuba in Florida and it works. I didn't want one that would float so I got this one. It's not designed for water but works great. You just have to remember to let it dry in a cool dry area. The size was great for me also.
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I wear an ll man's shoe, and their 'large" size is a really tight fit. you might be ok, a bit loose, they SAY you can fix by wearing a sock. i could not swim any faster with them than with large scuba fins, and I had to work much harder with the aqua fin. I am not, however, training to really swim, just to endure, lose weight, and built leg muscle. If your goals are different, they might work for you.
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If you are looking for something to use a lot, I would go to a dive shop and get fit for a mask. I have an older mask that I got at a dive shop that is much more comfortable. The fins were very comfortable, and easy to pack. I would recommend for anyone that wants a set that will easily fit in a suitcase.
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The pair that i had didn't make it three good months and I only used them for working out but I sweat a lot more than the average person . My thought is if they couldn't handle the occasional sweat they may not hold up good for swimming . Maybe I had a bad pair. I liked them enough to buy another pair .
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Unfortunately I'm in the middle of the Desert right now so it's being tested with the extreme heat, blowing sand, sweat, and dust. It's performed great so far. I have not been in the water w/ it yet. I am a scuba diver and it is guaranteed waterproof down to 33 feet so I will test it for you when I have the chance. It should work just fine. Just make sure you rinse it in fresh water if you take it into salt water. Salt water will destroy any metal over time.
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Hi Julie, this is a fantastic swim mask, but it would be terrible for snorkeling. I completly agree with the other answers.Good luck.
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These would probably work well for travel/snorkeling as they are lightweight and flexible. They're smaller than full size scuba/snorkeling fins, which means they're easier to pack, but you won't get as much power from them as you would from full size fins.