ScubaJCBS
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Looking for suggestions on drysuits brand, things to think about, any other helpful input.
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what do you need out of the drysuit and what's your budget?
runsongas
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nearly new drysuit in your size being sold for a fraction of new cost by someone who didn't want to keep diving in cold water
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Need to dive in colder water temps. I'll spend what I have to. but I will end up having to buy 6 of them in the end.
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neoprene, trilam, do you fit off the peg or will you need custom cut, are you cave diving, wreck penetration, ice diving, need a suit heater, dryglove rings, etc etc. All of that will go to choosing the right one
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I have a budget typhoon and a waterproof both neo and both seem to do exactly the same thing. The only difference I have noticed is that the boot soles wear out quicker on the waterproof.
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It will have to be custom I'm thinking neoprene but what's some suggestions? I like wreck penetrations I may ice dive never have and the rest I don't know.
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From someone that just bought a new dry suit - rent one and try one out in the waters you think you might like to dive in before writing the check.
The Straits of Mackinac are very cool but in a very different way than any spot on Palancar Reef.
If that type of diving winds your crank then I personally ended up with a custom DUI TLS 350. I like how the boots aren't attached for easier drying, the fit and the weight. I don't plan on slipping thru cave cracks so I thought the material choice was good enough.
I don't like the bulk of a dry suit, I don't like the confines of a hood and I really don't like 5mm gloves. I don't like baking on a boat while getting ready and feeling like I'm gumby getting ready for a party. But, I wasn't a bit cold or a bit wet in 42 degree water.
The Straits of Mackinac are very cool but in a very different way than any spot on Palancar Reef.
If that type of diving winds your crank then I personally ended up with a custom DUI TLS 350. I like how the boots aren't attached for easier drying, the fit and the weight. I don't plan on slipping thru cave cracks so I thought the material choice was good enough.
I don't like the bulk of a dry suit, I don't like the confines of a hood and I really don't like 5mm gloves. I don't like baking on a boat while getting ready and feeling like I'm gumby getting ready for a party. But, I wasn't a bit cold or a bit wet in 42 degree water.
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