Well, my new Mares XR Extreme Undersuit arrived. I sent a buddy to collect it for me from Aquatron. I had planned to dive in it slightly earlier than I did, but in the end Craig and I chose to dive an undocumented dive site on the western side of Loch Fyne.
The site was far less important than the dive. I set my self up with a thin baselayer and put on my new Starfleet uniform then my drysuit. I deliberately did not use my Mares XR Heated Vest. I wanted to see how I'd fair in just the undersuit.
The site was near the mouth of a river so it was always going to be cool at this time of year, but at 8c for most of the dive it wasn't too bad.
We headed down the muddy slope roughly descending at a rate of one metre per minute. Maxing out at around 30m, we turned and headed back at the same rate, stopping at 5m for a safety stop in cooler 6c water.
I emerged cool, but far warmer than I otherwise would of expected. By comparison, my buddy was physically shaking. So it must of worked.
Previously I've used Fourth Element arctics which I don't think is an entirely fair comparison. a better comparison would be the hard to find Arctic Expedition one piece, but I can say that I was far warmer in the new Mares suit.
Likes
- Deep hand warmer pockets
- Left and right catheter holes (useful depending what way you *coughs* tuck)
- Comfortable low collar
- Nice length sleeves that match the drysuit
- Smooth material for ease of pulling on your drysuit
- Compared to my old suit it's a one piece which means the top doesn't ride up
Dislikes
- My only dislike is that it is bulkier around the calves and than my previous undersuit, but those who don't skip leg day may appreciate the extra capacity
Verdict
👍👍👍👍👍
As for the dive?
A feast of firework anemones and highland dancer nudibranchs, but not much else to report. I won't be rushing back.
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Pachycerianthus Multiplicatus |
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Pleurobranchus Membranaceus |
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| In the shop |
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| Kitting up |
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