How to stay warm when Spearfishing or Freediving in cold, frozen water.

I often get asked how I stay warm when diving in Arctic areas like Norway, Iceland & Finland. In this video I quickly run through some tips I've learned over the past few years as I transitioned from a tropical Australian diver to a frozen European diver.

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[maestrosubmerged-thespearf]

Here's another good tip from us crazy Danes that like to dive when the water approaches freezing temps: 10 minutes before you go in, wash your hands in the cold water, and splash some on your face as well. Then do a couple of good jumpingjacks or similar fullbody exercises to get the blood rolling. This helps with circulation in the peripheries in my experience. Water is now 3 degrees celsius here, just shot myself a nice cod for dinner yesterday :)

[pancho]

Thanks for the informed advice. Entertaining as well.

[MonsAaZeiger]

Being from norway and being used to diving in 0-2°C i must say that the gloves should be put inside the arms of your suit. Same goes for socks, i couldn't see how you'd done those.
With a 3mm singlet, 3mm suit, 5mm 5-finger gloves and 7mm socks i do icediving for 1-2hours during winter before getting cold ;) - socks and gloves on the inside of the suit og i wear the singlet under the pants-waist.

[JoePkSpearfishing]

Thanks for the tips Dan. the water up there looks so good!

[ronin]

Very helpful, thank you sir. Keep em vids coming really enjoy watching your bids brother. Big 👍.

[markjvairy]

Done some paua diving in southern New Zealand with the water temp at 10C and only had a 7mm wetsuit .... soon learnt good quality wetsuits that aren’t old and compressed are worth every cent .... also ran a hose off the tell tail which was toastie as 😊

[russnlp]

Thanks Daniel, I absolutely agree with everything except the muffins!

[RS_Spearfishing]

8° is pretty comfortable temperature for 9mm wetsuit. Good 7mm 3 finger gloves and 9mm socks and you are ready to go.

[sailingpopao]

Nice mate, definitely no coral sea! Gotta start doing the Wim Hof method of you keep diving in those stupid temps 🧖‍♂️☃️☃️☃️

[jim]

Great advice your videos are always awesome thank you appreciate it.
Peeing in your wetsuit does help. Look forward to the next video Daniel keep them coming

[marioscarpuzza]

Well said Daniel, perfect 🔝😃😉👋👋ciao ciao

[simonadventum]

Daniel, come over the Caribbean Coast of Honduras, spearfish wahoo, tuna, mahi, etc. You're always welcome

[jagdkrone]

Good video!
Is a smooth Skin warmer than a nylon spearfish suit with the same mm thickness? (both are open cell)

[unsaltedspearfishing]

Dan thank you for all that you do for the sport of spearfishing and freediving! I truly enjoy watching your videos from the Great Lakes of Michigan. Right now my dive buddy and I are going to order our first Polo Sub suit based on your recommendations. Our water temps in the winter are 0-2 on average. Would you say the 9.5mm would be best or go up to the 11.5mm? Thank you for any guidance you can offer. We will be using them for spearfishing here in the winter months.

[emknight]

Diving in Northern New England is always cold. Hypothermia tends to sneak up on you since its gradual. If your fingers stop moving like they should and or you start to get leg cramps, it is time to get out of the water.

[samuelgoad]

good tips, I live on American East coast and the water gets chilly fast here

[SindreEide]

7mm suit.
5mm gloves 5 fingers
7mm socks

That's all I need to be plenty warm all year around in cold Norway

Thanks! For the video, my last video is the same than you, but in Spain the temperature is hotter than your zone.

[FishandDiveHawaii]

You guys are insane! I dont think I could handle that 😬😅 major props 🙌 Awesome video too, with some awesome tips! Love watching your videos. Aloha from the Aloha State🤙Let's go dive if you're ever on the Pacific pond! 😁 Keep up the amazing production on your videos! Very inspirational

[Vok]

By "6 degrees" do you mean F or C?

Because 6C is warm where I live. That's May weather.