New cheaper Drysuit or Used higher quality suit

[crosing]

Get one that fits well!

 

[orangelion03]

That USIA suit is nice, but I have to admit to being pretty put off by the company selling it: they pictured a front entry suit for a back entry suit. In other words, they are NOT selling you the suit in the picture. Hmph. Buyer beware.

Kilani...I called them on that and the front entry is a no cost option, they can order it either way at that price. The photo is the same on the USIA website. Man, I am soo ready to try out my suit!! I just have to get some training scheduled!

 

[CompuDude]

Kilani...I called them on that and the front entry is a no cost option, they can order it either way at that price. The photo is the same on the USIA website. Man, I am soo ready to try out my suit!! I just have to get some training scheduled!

Good to know.

If you don't manage to get wet beforehand, a buddy and I are hitting Vets on Saturday 3/31 morning for a skills dive. He's new to bp/w and wants to work on weighting and trim, I'm just going to practice various stuff. If you'd like to join us for some DS pointers you're welcome to come along...

 

[TrojanCatMan]

Get one that fits well!

THE ONE THAT FITS BETTER! Most important factor EVER in a drysuit. Your happiness/safety depends on it! If they fit equally good then get the one that better suits your style of diving.

 

[RussR]

If fit is the most important that kinda rules out online retailers and ebay......

The local dive shop sround me tend to be a lttle pricey - Maybe I will head over to Leisure Pro and try out the Bare..... Maybe they can work out a better deal then the online price.

 

[Spratman]

Drop Bob3 a PM here on the board. Man, he was going to dive me an awesome deal on a Viking Extreme, however, I couldn't get one that would fit.

Also another vote for Richard at Divetank.

Both will treat you right!

 

[Paco]

I have more than 80 dives on my Bare Nex-Gen. No complaints. Last dive was on Jan. 3 in 33F water. With the CT 200 undergarment, I was fine. Toes got cold, but I should have worn my fleece socks. I would also recommend the old style Viking glove rings. They are trouble-free and leak-free.

 

[RussR]

Hey - What about this one -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320093166750&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:12

they say it is a Whites pro Dry - I couldnt find that model

Why is no one bidding?? Let me know if anyone thinks this is a good deal

Edit - If it is DONT BID ON IT!!!!

 

[in_cavediver]

THE ONE THAT FITS BETTER! Most important factor EVER in a drysuit. Your happiness/safety depends on it! If they fit equally good then get the one that better suits your style of diving.

I disagree just a little. You need both fit and function. If it does one without the other, you won't be happy. If at all possible, try the suits prior to buying. DUI has demo days, some shops have rentals etc.

That said, I just got a great deal on my new Dive Rite suit. Was in Florida last week and demo'd a suit and wanted to try the next size up (medium husky to large). Dive Rite sent one (used) over to try on a couple dives and then offered to sell it to me. At the price they gave and the fact the suit fits better than my custom whites, I couldn't turn it down.

 

[RussR]

I hope it was not a mistake.................. I bought the one from ebay that I linked to above.

Damn I am one cheap SOB. Well at least I have $$ left over for undergarments.