19/4/2006 - PhD procastination

Hopefully my supervisor isn't reading this page or he might think I haven't been doing any work....!   (Well I guess that's what this blog is dedicated to at the moment!)

Had to leave early yesterday so relocation company could look at how much stuff I had to move. Not much, although wasn't too sure about the 10kg worth of lead (weight belt and weights) I added!!  Only took him 20min to do the assessment.  Anyway, hopefully I won't need to send my stuff too early, otherwise will be without dive gear!!!!

Went to LDS yesterday as well (well, since my afternoon had already been interrupted....! ) and looked at various flash things I can't afford.  Well, a semi dry wetsuit in particular.  I tried on a Cressi Lontra 3 (7mm), and it was great!  Cuffs actually reached my ankles and wrists, but still was a snug fit.  It was relatively easy to get on and off too, ankle and wrist zips and a VERTICAL back zip made it less of a chore.  I remember trying a suit without  ankle zips and almost dislocating joints.  Not something I want to be doing in the carpark, that's for sure!!!  Anyway, I almost walked out with this one - was very tempting.  Be great to have it down at Mt Gambier this weekend!  But unfortunately don't get paid until the end of next week, and barely have enough to even tide me over for the weekend (thank goodness for credit cards).  SO I think need to "cool down" a bit, shop around, and then see.

Be interested to hear from anyone who owns a Cressi wetsuit, and how it has gone in the water - especially the seals and zips!