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I was at a LDS this weekend for a sale. I found a used whites drysuit custom size and it fit me pretty good. My only problem is that there is no model written and I wanted to find out the price for a new one. If anyone can help me with at least a price range for custon bi-lams. Also, maybe some help determining the model by specific features. I'm just trying to make sure I didn't get screwed like some LDS's have been known to do. Any help is greatly appreciated
$2000 for a custom bilam? That's more along the lines of a high price for a custom, all the bells and whistles DUI trilam or crushed neo, where MSRP on DUI custom trilams starts around $2000.
Don't pay more than $600 for a used bilam suit unless it fits you *exactly*, and even then don't spend more than $1000.. and that's if it's in *perfect* shape.
I got it for $600. It fits pretty good. I am 6'4"-6'5" so there isnt much that fits me in the height dept. This is my first drysuit and I don't want to overspend for the first one. Also I really don't have the money to overspend right now either. Eventually I would like and custom, perfect fitting dui or andys. Maybe next year or the year after. I tried a xxxl bare nex gen but that was still a little too short in the thigh and back when i sat or squated down. This one seems to be nicer quality and also has the flaps around the seals for more warmth.
$2000 for a custom bilam? That's more along the lines of a high price for a custom, all the bells and whistles DUI trilam or crushed neo, where MSRP on DUI custom trilams starts around $2000.
Don't pay more than $600 for a used bilam suit unless it fits you *exactly*, and even then don't spend more than $1000.. and that's if it's in *perfect* shape.
What do they want for it?
Yep, they're expensive but they include all the dive wear, boots, footies, etc. I was lucky, I got intro an intro bargain and mine was just under $800.00 new. I like it almost as much as I like my 12 year old Viking.
I tried on some fleece undersuits and they seemed to stick to the rubbery inside. It did not stick to the bilam bare suit i tried on. Is there anything I can to to make it less sticky? Will the smooth texture on the non-fleece suits be any easier to wear?
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