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In a message dated 9/3/98 11:30:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Grey@is*.ca*
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> A drysuit over a wetsuit!!
>  I guess if you spent a little tine getting the buoyancy under control it
>  would work.It is interesting enough that,as a cold water diver,I am going
to
>  give this a try!

Actually, there was no bouyancy issue with this.  I used about the same weight
with the wetsuit underneath as with the thick woolies (diving an aluminum 80
where I needed additional weight).  In warmer water, when I still want the dry
suit (say 65-70 degree water), I use a thinner wet suit (3mm) as my
insulation, mainly because I've never bothered to shop for thinner dry suit
underwear.  The bouyancy characteristics and drag of the dry suit is the same
with the wet suit underneath as with dry suit underwear. 

Just a point to remember, you want insulation that will keep you warm even if
it gets wet.  Cotton garments won't do that because they keep moisture next to
your skin.  Avoid using sweats or a t-shirt as a layer under the suit.
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