Not sold on this "dry suit" trend for inland diving

I heard a guy at the dock saying dry suits are the only way to work in 50 degree water. I've been doing paid bridge inspections in the Great Lakes for 12 winters with a thick wetsuit and a wool hoodie underneath. Has anyone else found dry suits aren't always worth the hassle for short bottom times under 30 minutes?

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daniel_lane3013d ago

12 winters is a real test, and I've done plenty of 20-minute bottom jobs where my old wetsuit and a neoprene vest worked just fine without the faff of zippers and valves.

the_parker13d ago

Honestly, that "without the faff of zippers and valves" line hits home. Reminds me of the time I spent 20 minutes untangling a drysuit zipper in a parking lot while my coffee got cold.