Antarctica

Scott Portelli · Issue 95, Mar/Apr 2017 · pp. 68–73

Products mentioned: Waterproof D7 pro drysuit, Waterproof Ultima dry glove system

Antarctica must be one of the last untouched remote destinations on the planet. Snow and ice cover the continent in a blanket of white. Surrounded by sea ice, the continent supports a thriving array of wildlife above and below the surface. In the Southern Ocean, summer signals a time to feed for all its marine creatures. Whales, seals, penguins and sea birds all feed on the abundant supplies of krill that are teeming in this sub-zero environment. Getting in the water in Antarctica comes with its challenges, water temperature on average is -1 degree Celsius which means you are going to get cold, it’s just a matter of time. But having a good drysuit with multiple layers is what makes the difference between a good comfortable dive or a short frustrating dive. I use a Waterproof D7 pro drysuit and ultima dry glove system when diving in Antarctica. This keeps me very comfortable and lets me a…