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Whites Fusion Sport drysuit size small, last used a couple of years ago. Suit has maybe 20 dives on it, nearly all freshwater. Zippers and suit in great condition. Suit has no leaks but will require new seals on hands. I have the Viking Bayonet ring system on hands for use with dry gloves and...

Like the title says, I'm looking for a dive buddy to do some diving in the areas surrounding Boston. From what I've skimmed in the forum Cape Ann seems to be a popular area but I'm open to other places that aren't a huge drive away. To give a little background about myself, I used to be a...

I use this, Capilene 3, as a base layer under my 400g thinsulate undergarments. I stayed pretty warm on dives in the mid to lower 50s with both the garments on but I don't think the Capilene would've been enough by itself. You can always try the Capilene as a base layer and then a wool pullover...

I'll vouch for the Fusion. I have 5 dives on mine and couldn't be happier with it, granted it is my first drysuit. I have the lycra skin so I can't comment on the Bullet but I wouldn't mind getting it in the future.

I dive a Fusion and went the Chuck Taylors route. They don't offer any thermal protection but they're cheap and don't require big fin pockets.

I've seen a few of these posts pop up every now and then on here and the main concern with golf ball diving is typically water contaminants. A lot of golf courses use all kinds of fertilizers and those will run into the water traps, sometimes giving them a strange tint. There was one post I read...

When I dive wet I use 10# and 6 of those I put in the trim pockets on my upper cam band. Even with that and my tank up fairly high I still slowly float feet down, but not near as bad as before. I think I have my my trim as good as it's probably going to get while diving wet without switching to...

This may be a little drastic, but switching from a typical BC to a BP/W can help with trim. A BP/W will put more of the weight on your back rather than hips which is one of the causes of bad trim. I also struggle with being feet heavy and I have yet to be able to solve it, I dive a Zeagle...

Not to mention that he hyper-ventilated himself for 10 minutes prior and did it in cold water to slow down circulation to his limbs.

Just in case those replies aren't enough, as a new Fusion owner I can vouch for the above claims. Unless you go with a different suit material, such as crushed neoprene, you will need to wear thicker undergarments but you will also have greater flexibility. The dump valve worked fine for me in...

Sorry, a little late getting back to you. Sorry about throwing that out there about the lack of D-ring, was under the impression they didn't for some reason. I'll give it some more consideration after what you've said. Right now I'm just looking for options to what I could do but it may be...

I've looked at X-shorts but I'd rather just have them attached to the suit so it's one less thing to worry about.

After reading mixed feelings on the pockets on the Bullet I'm trying to think of other options that might work a little better. The main issues I've been reading is the zippers could end up breaking in the long run and aren't really necessary, the lack of grommets, and the lack of an inner...

I remember reading a post recently about someone who loved Merino but now thinks otherwise. They stated that like Merino loses more insulating properties than neoprene at depth. At shallower depths you may be warmer with Merino, but not necessarily on deeper dives. You're talking about adding a...

I use one and like it. If you're trying to program a dive plan in it can be kind of confusing the first time but after a bit the interface becomes easy to navigate. The buttons are easy to use even when using my 5mm gloves and the 2 screens are easy to switch between during dives. The audible...

I don't even want to figure out how much you pay for VIPs and hydros...

I'm going to guess that you'll be alright but it's hard to say without knowing the amount of room. If it's a few inches of room it could be a problem but if it's under an inch or so I bet you'll be ok. If you keep getting cold you can always get a thin hood that will keep your head warm and fill...

The main thing is making sure there are tight seals around ankles, wrists, and neck. The whole goal of a wetsuit is the minimize water flow in and out of the suit. The loose neck could be a problem as it will allow water in and cool your body more. I use a Pinnacle 7mm and ordered a small and...

I considered using a retractor but instead went the cave line and bolt snap route. It's easy to do and cheap to replace if something happens to it. Here's how to tie one off in case you're not sure how to. To expand on RJP's note about the bolt snaps, I've been using a Home Depot one for about...

A lot of others have had some good pointers but getting plenty of can't be stressed enough. I usually get about one cold a year and it almost always happens after a few days of not getting enough sleep.