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Dry suits are great and there is a place for them (in some places the only option) but everything nice comes at a cost and in diving equipment the cost of adding and maintaining a dry suit is substantial. The claim that they last longer than wetsuits and may have a warranty does not include seals and other parts that may fail at any time (seals, valves, etc.) and cost a few hundred dollars to fix. The worst is when parts fail in the middle of a boat trip and I have seen several of my friends miss dives because of malfunctioning valves, ripped seals, and leaks while out at sea. They also bring a new point of complexity and failure in your diving and therefore I do not think these are good for new or infrequent divers.
Yes they are top notch equipment and so are rebreathers which cost a fortune. But they are not for everyone ...
Good points, but there are solutions to those concerns as well...
We offer a lifetime warranty on suits bought from us. Including everything... zippers, seals, seams, holes, boots, etc. So, after the cost of the warranty, you have nothing to worry about for the life of the suit. This is an Industry first that we exclusively offer to our drysuit customers:
Lifetime Drysuit Warranty - Dive Right in Scuba
As for Replaceable seals, there are systems out there so you can change the seals in minutes. If you have one of these systems, you never waste a trip as you can swap out the seal on the spot.
Neck Systems:
Quick Neck Seal System - Dive Right in Scuba
Si Tech Neck Tite Drysuit Neck Seal System | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba
Wrist Systems:
Si Tech Permanent Wrist Rings for Replaceable Seals | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba
Si Tech Oval Permanent Wrist System | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba