For vacation use went from a cheap 3mm suit to that 5mm Fourth Element (quite a bit harder to put on but nice and warm and looks damn good). On cold days I add Thermocline underwear with a hood. Now I’m starting to dive at home (The Netherlands) so I’ve bought a Santi trilam drysuit. I’m glad I took training because the first dives were a challenge, but I can already feel this is going to be very comfortable. And it’s nice to be able to make small trim adjustments with the suit. My main problem has been wearing gloves. For my sidemount rec or tec dives there’s a lot of boltsnapping, and I really miss the dexterity I had when I didn’t wear any. I now use the Santi Smart Gloves system and am trying out different glove materials and undergloves to find some that are warm enough yet thin enough.
Defo so much harder in a dry suit but with the right instruction, the right fit and perseverance it’s the best of a bad situation, thanks for watching!
I have the Northern diver HD trilaminate front entry drysuit similar to that one but got the boots already on. I like it really flexible. It's got neoprene neck seal and part of the legs.
Hello Andy! Congrats! Nice and clear video! i want to ask you what do u recommend to wear during the winter out of water in the cold lands as termal suit? (i tought) i want to use it for metaldetecting! many thabks!
Hi thanks for watching, I’d have to say layers are the best way to go, but I have been known to wear my Kwark under suit on really cold outdoors jobs with a number of layers too
That’s where I store mine mate. Your manufacturer will advise you the best when you buy it. But I hang mine upside down and inside out until it is bone dry before putting it away.
@@AndytheNorthernDiver it's so tall that it's nearly touching the ceiling 😂 I dried it by putting a brush handle through the arms and hanging on the shower 😂
Hey Andy! I whant to buy my first dry suit trilaminate, shud pick a plastic or a metal zipper? Hand seals with a ring or without a ring? Rings for dry gloves will fit all brands of gloves?
Hi Marian, this is all down to personal preference and which manufacturer you go with. That is also depending on budget and how close each manufacturer is to you. Maintain KUBI dry gloves they’re nice, neat and compact. Where as Northerndiver’s have a much easier open close on off fitting but are bulkier. Neoprene is warmer and more buoyant, tri lam is more flexible and lighter. If you can try before you buy them I would.
I am in italy (divesystem, solo expedition trilaminate) i will try it and i let you know if worth buying it i will put a metal zipper neoprene neck seal, hand rings with silicone seals
Hello Andy, Can you advise me on wetsuit as I am about to buy one. I am very new to the sea (came from land locked country). I have bought paddle Board and wish to go to Sea All year around with paddle board. I am not diver so not expecting to go under water however occasionally I will be swimming while paddle boarding. Paddle Board is priority at this time. Cold make me sick so I prefer to have warm gear. I thought of buying Hooded Wet Suit but split between 5MM or 7 MM, price is only £30 different at Amazon. Will 7MM be too thick to move around and paddle board? 5MM seems good but would that be not good enough to protect me from cold? Your advise is highly appreciated.
The added cost of a branded wetsuit is largely down to the way it has been cut and the technology of the fabric. Cheaper tend to be basic and less beutiful. The thickness has to be personal choice, 7mm will be warm 3mm will be easier to move in. But wetsuits are designed to get wet so I would imagine neither will do much if you're dry throughout your paddle. What do others wear where you plan to paddle, maybe they will have more of an idea than I will. Thanks for watching mate good luck.
@@AndytheNorthernDiver Appreciated your prompt reply. As I am new to paddle board, I will be falling in water often therefore will be wet. I think 5MM will do the job. 7MM seems scuba thing. Any recommendation for brand? The one I am looking is Osprey or Cressi. Any preference?
Why do you ask a scuba diver about wet suits if you need a wet suit for "above the surface water sports"? Check out wet suits for surfing. This should be much better for your needs. Also check water temperature and wet suit thickness for surfers.
@@AndytheNorthernDiver 4.4 Celsius ... in all fairness that really may be hot for you. Its absolutely drysuit cold for me lol. You should make a video or 4 concerning working out your trim in a drysuit ... . There is not a single one on youtube. Go and see. Another good drysuit vid there are none of ... there are no kick vids. And we know that too is important. There are a couple of vids on drysuit buoyancy but none that are particularly helpful. I have about 20 dives in my dx7 but my trim im having probs with starting at about 40 or 45 ft. To that depth i do fairly well then it goes to shit. Just a thought or 2 from a non paying student of yours !
Only proper UA-camrs have brew in hand. Good work Andy
brew in hand is the latest venture, standby mate for the latest idea....
For vacation use went from a cheap 3mm suit to that 5mm Fourth Element (quite a bit harder to put on but nice and warm and looks damn good). On cold days I add Thermocline underwear with a hood. Now I’m starting to dive at home (The Netherlands) so I’ve bought a Santi trilam drysuit. I’m glad I took training because the first dives were a challenge, but I can already feel this is going to be very comfortable. And it’s nice to be able to make small trim adjustments with the suit.
My main problem has been wearing gloves. For my sidemount rec or tec dives there’s a lot of boltsnapping, and I really miss the dexterity I had when I didn’t wear any. I now use the Santi Smart Gloves system and am trying out different glove materials and undergloves to find some that are warm enough yet thin enough.
Defo so much harder in a dry suit but with the right instruction, the right fit and perseverance it’s the best of a bad situation, thanks for watching!
I have the Northern diver HD trilaminate front entry drysuit similar to that one but got the boots already on. I like it really flexible. It's got neoprene neck seal and part of the legs.
scott mcneill that’s a great suit that mate!
Some great ideas Andy
Nice one Andy, good for noobs and more practiced peeps too.
Thanks mate
can you edit sound volume, intro and outro is so loud but tech tip at the end so quiet, anyway a lot of useful info, thanks
Cheers I’ll take a look
Thanks mate
Thanks for watching
Hello Andy! Congrats! Nice and clear video! i want to ask you what do u recommend to wear during the winter out of water in the cold lands as termal suit? (i tought) i want to use it for metaldetecting! many thabks!
Hi thanks for watching, I’d have to say layers are the best way to go, but I have been known to wear my Kwark under suit on really cold outdoors jobs with a number of layers too
Good video 😊. Is ok 👌 to store a trilaminate drysuit folded up in a bag once it's dry? cheers
That’s where I store mine mate. Your manufacturer will advise you the best when you buy it. But I hang mine upside down and inside out until it is bone dry before putting it away.
@@AndytheNorthernDiver it's so tall that it's nearly touching the ceiling 😂 I dried it by putting a brush handle through the arms and hanging on the shower 😂
Hi I'm doing Doc and Lyft removal I was wondering which one would be better for the job that I'm doing Boat Lift removal
Depends on water temp and time you’re in water
Hey Andy! I whant to buy my first dry suit trilaminate, shud pick a plastic or a metal zipper? Hand seals with a ring or without a ring? Rings for dry gloves will fit all brands of gloves?
Hi Marian, this is all down to personal preference and which manufacturer you go with. That is also depending on budget and how close each manufacturer is to you. Maintain KUBI dry gloves they’re nice, neat and compact. Where as Northerndiver’s have a much easier open close on off fitting but are bulkier. Neoprene is warmer and more buoyant, tri lam is more flexible and lighter. If you can try before you buy them I would.
I am in italy (divesystem, solo expedition trilaminate) i will try it and i let you know if worth buying it i will put a metal zipper neoprene neck seal, hand rings with silicone seals
@@marianserban5958 sorry I forgot to say that metal zip seems to be the only way to go by popular opinion
Hello Andy, Can you advise me on wetsuit as I am about to buy one. I am very new to the sea (came from land locked country). I have bought paddle Board and wish to go to Sea All year around with paddle board. I am not diver so not expecting to go under water however occasionally I will be swimming while paddle boarding. Paddle Board is priority at this time. Cold make me sick so I prefer to have warm gear. I thought of buying Hooded Wet Suit but split between 5MM or 7 MM, price is only £30 different at Amazon. Will 7MM be too thick to move around and paddle board? 5MM seems good but would that be not good enough to protect me from cold? Your advise is highly appreciated.
The added cost of a branded wetsuit is largely down to the way it has been cut and the technology of the fabric. Cheaper tend to be basic and less beutiful. The thickness has to be personal choice, 7mm will be warm 3mm will be easier to move in. But wetsuits are designed to get wet so I would imagine neither will do much if you're dry throughout your paddle. What do others wear where you plan to paddle, maybe they will have more of an idea than I will. Thanks for watching mate good luck.
@@AndytheNorthernDiver Appreciated your prompt reply. As I am new to paddle board, I will be falling in water often therefore will be wet. I think 5MM will do the job. 7MM seems scuba thing. Any recommendation for brand? The one I am looking is Osprey or Cressi. Any preference?
@@bharatthapa2736 brands are generally decided on by your budget and how the product looks mate so your choice is what’s in that niche
Why do you ask a scuba diver about wet suits if you need a wet suit for "above the surface water sports"? Check out wet suits for surfing. This should be much better for your needs. Also check water temperature and wet suit thickness for surfers.
@@alexanderfarkas6703 id bet a paycheck andy didn't mind the question and was happy to give his best honest answer.
I work in a coal mine, and I have cold water pouring on me all night what dry suit do you recommend the water is pouring from the roof.
Do any of your colleagues wear a dry suit? If they do I’d ask their advice, I’ve only ever worn one for diving, sorry.
Great video buddy
Thanks mate
Hi Andy, would you be recommend anywhere in particular for learning to Dive in the north east england? A particular centre? Im just starting out!
Depends what agency you want to learn with, how much you want to pay and how quickly you want to learn. Look for either RAID or BSAC in your area
@@AndytheNorthernDiver Brilliant, thank you!!
Do I need a wetsuit or a drysuit ? Yes yes you do.
Thanks for watching
I always end up watching your stuff when I'm looking at drysuit vids andy. 80+ ft all wk in 40 Fahrenheit freshwater ... im stoked
@@kevingumfory HahAhahah I don’t understand the old imperial temps mate sorry I guess that’s pretty hot
@@AndytheNorthernDiver 4.4 Celsius ... in all fairness that really may be hot for you. Its absolutely drysuit cold for me lol. You should make a video or 4 concerning working out your trim in a drysuit ... . There is not a single one on youtube. Go and see. Another good drysuit vid there are none of ... there are no kick vids. And we know that too is important. There are a couple of vids on drysuit buoyancy but none that are particularly helpful. I have about 20 dives in my dx7 but my trim im having probs with starting at about 40 or 45 ft. To that depth i do fairly well then it goes to shit. Just a thought or 2 from a non paying student of yours !