So, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a DS and I have narrowed it down to 2 options. I'm trying to get some comparitive opinions of the two from anyone who cares to comment. I'm not looking for "which is better", just trying to glean some first-hand info on these suits, what makes them work for you, what you would change, etc.
About me: I'm transitioning to tech diving. I will be doing mostly wrecks but will also get into caving. But most I'll be on the NC wrecks.
My likes/concerns about the suit:
Whites: I like the flexibility of the suit, I like all the Whites goodies that come with the suit, and I have a couple of local dealers that stock/service them. I am concerned about the front entry of the suit. I have very broad shoulders and it looks like the top of this suit is overly-pronounced due to the zip (looks like they just put the back zip in the front, not the diagonal front zip.
Pinnacle: I like the features, the telescoping torso, pockets, and the tough cordura outer shell (seems like it would hold up on the wrecks). Concerns- will the tough cordura hurt with the mobility? Is it really heavy? Also, not sure about local support for this suit.
Other info: Am interested in stock sizes. This is my first DS, so I don't want to go overboard w/ a custon DUI suit. Just want a good, dependable, durable suit that I can keep for a few years as I continue to develop skills.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Ryan
About me: I'm transitioning to tech diving. I will be doing mostly wrecks but will also get into caving. But most I'll be on the NC wrecks.
My likes/concerns about the suit:
Whites: I like the flexibility of the suit, I like all the Whites goodies that come with the suit, and I have a couple of local dealers that stock/service them. I am concerned about the front entry of the suit. I have very broad shoulders and it looks like the top of this suit is overly-pronounced due to the zip (looks like they just put the back zip in the front, not the diagonal front zip.
Pinnacle: I like the features, the telescoping torso, pockets, and the tough cordura outer shell (seems like it would hold up on the wrecks). Concerns- will the tough cordura hurt with the mobility? Is it really heavy? Also, not sure about local support for this suit.
Other info: Am interested in stock sizes. This is my first DS, so I don't want to go overboard w/ a custon DUI suit. Just want a good, dependable, durable suit that I can keep for a few years as I continue to develop skills.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Ryan