Wetsuit for MN

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In response to the question how much weight do I use.  It's really not too bad.  20 lbs for a standard dive and 28lbs for the Michellin Man dive.

When I dive the Skin and 7mm I use 20lbs.
This weight is distributed in my BCD between ditchable and non-ditchable weight pockets.  14 in my ditchable and six in my non-ditchable. 

When I layer the 3/2 and wear the extra socks hood and mitts I ALSO wear  a weight belt.  The weight belt has an additiional 8 lbs, for a total lead weight of 28lbs. 

I like having my lead spread out as it helps me with my trim AND gives me more options when/if I need to ditch weight.

The truth is layered up like this I REALLY do stay warm! 

In the winter or in cold weather when gearing up, I pre-heat the suits in a large cooler filled with HOT water.  In the summer or when it's hot outside, I'll get the suits wet in the lake before putting them on so I don't overheat before the dive.