Most divers agree that students who graduate their Open Water training in cold water tend to be much more proficient divers than those trained in tropical waters. The additional buoyancy considerations with drysuits or thick wetsuits/hoods/gloves definitely requires more task
Management and overall skill. The one drawback to coldwater training is it can potentially scare new divers off or simply not be fun enough, vs starting them out somewhere vibrant and warm 🥶💦
