Wetsuit opinion please

Pegger · Apr 15, 2007

I'm looking to buy my first wetsuit and need some advise. I'm pretty sure I need a two piece 7mm for the Great Lakes, and I'm not willing to spend a whole bunch as I will probably look at a dry suit in the future years.
The Neosport by Henderson, is priced well but I would like to stay with Canadian or American made products as opposed to something made in China (keeping jobs here thing). Bare wet suits are made in B.C. and seem pretty reasonably priced.
Are they well made, and does anyone have any other suggestions as to any other manufactures I might try?
Thanks in advance,

Steve

spectrum · Apr 15, 2007

Bare is made off-shore.

For a home grown suit check out Atlan My wife's cold water suit is a Tahoe done all in 7mm. They build a nice suit. Stock size or custom cut, your pick.

dmdoss · Apr 15, 2007

Henderson.

rawls · Apr 15, 2007

I own an Aqualung 7 ml...It has worked well up to 58 degree bottom temps...However, in those temps it doesn't work well with deco hangs...believe me

But it doesn't sound like you will be doing that for now. The Aqualung suits are a bit more pricey but I would suggest you not be to picky on the price...

I have 2 Henderson Hyperstretch suits...3 ml and 1/2 ml. I just don't like them. Not to say others don't and they are fine suits...I just found that the Aqualung fits me much better. I would suggest you try several suits on before you purchase...Good luck.

marcienko · Apr 15, 2007

I took my Agualung 7ml to 49F with no problems .

Swamp · Apr 15, 2007

I really like my Aquaflite suit and hooded vest. They also do stock sizes and custom fit.
http://www.aquaflite.com/

SkullDeformity · Apr 15, 2007

We have an entire forum for wetsuits and drysuits.

GA Under Water · Apr 15, 2007

http://www.tommydsports.com

Comparable to the top of the line and a price that no one can complain about. I have heard nothing but good from others that have ordered from these guys either.

m3830431 · Apr 16, 2007

I use the 6.5mm farmer jon by Akona. Probably the most inexpensive wetsuit around and it works good early spring to late fall in Lake Superior of Michigan.

fedfirediver · Apr 16, 2007

I started diving in Lake Michigan at Great Lakes Naval Cenetr and I dove with a henderson 7/5 hyperstreach and I had no problems with 45 degree temp.

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