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Old 24 December 2011, 21:58   #1
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Thermal protection test.

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Old 24 December 2011, 22:52   #2
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Good clip! Best tip, keep out of the cold stuff!

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Old 25 December 2011, 10:10   #3
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Very good info for all of us, especially looking at time in the water and how it affected your core temperature.
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Old 26 December 2011, 21:33   #4
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Well I'm glad that I never skimped on my dry suit, although it's not quite a Black Shadow
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Well I'm glad that I never skimped on my dry suit, although it's not quite a Black Shadow
You will end up in a black shadow yet Mannfred mark my words

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Old 31 December 2011, 03:47   #6
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I found that dry suits like below combined with a good diving underwear provide much
better protection compared to floater suits. And its still breathable... Not cheap though.

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Old 31 December 2011, 08:27   #7
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I found that dry suits like below combined with a good diving underwear provide
I suppose you've got the full Black Shadow Ensemble then, Tony?
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Old 31 December 2011, 08:50   #8
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If you fancy a heated vest - this seems a great price;

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Old 31 December 2011, 11:31   #9
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I suppose you've got the full Black Shadow Ensemble then, Tony?
He's got one of those for his New Year bash tonight.
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