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Shooting the breeze with a dive shop owner recently, he made the comment to me that the best type of dry suit was a vulcanized rubber suit because it will not leak. I believe that he recommended an Andy's suit but it might have been a Gates. He stated that all other suits leak, especially around the zippers. He declines to sell any other brand, because his experience has been poor with regards to leakage.
I am someone who is researching drysuits for a future purchase and was under the impression that they kept you dry! A small area of moisture on the undergarments near the seals doesnt bother me but speaking to this shop owner made me think that unless I'm wearing this particular vulcanized rubber suit I am going to be quite wet. This could be an issue diving in February in New England!
Could I get some opinions on this advice that I was given. FWIW, the individual with this advice seemed to be giving me his honest opinion based on his experience in the past, not a high pressure sales pitch, because the conversation began discussing his style of diving and his choice of equipment to use. Thanks for any replies. -Recently confused.
I am someone who is researching drysuits for a future purchase and was under the impression that they kept you dry! A small area of moisture on the undergarments near the seals doesnt bother me but speaking to this shop owner made me think that unless I'm wearing this particular vulcanized rubber suit I am going to be quite wet. This could be an issue diving in February in New England!
Could I get some opinions on this advice that I was given. FWIW, the individual with this advice seemed to be giving me his honest opinion based on his experience in the past, not a high pressure sales pitch, because the conversation began discussing his style of diving and his choice of equipment to use. Thanks for any replies. -Recently confused.