Bodyglove drysuit?

[dashark]

So you are basically diving with a wet hood. really not much of a problem around here.
As far as diving, i have not yet gone with any of the local groups.
Where are they diving in malibu? I might check it out. Or, maybe I will wait 'till i can go dry.

 

[orangelion03]

Yeah, wet hood. I dont know anyone (dont think I've ever seen one) that dives with a dry head around here. One of my diving pals had a custom wet hood made that has 10 0r 12mm around the upper head/ears, with the rest in 5mm or 3mm...looks like a rubber helmet, but she loves it.

The dive Sunday will be at Nicholas Canyon. My buddy and I will be there. I'll be diving wet as my suit is in the shop. Look for the llama.

More info here:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/beach-crabs/216350-weekly-dive-sun-jan-13th.html

 

[Gombessa]

Yeah, Otter Bay Wetsuits in Monterey makes the custom 12mm hoods to fit your noggin. A lot of local divers around here swear by them.

 

[MontereyCADiver]

I've been diving in a DUI CLx450 for several years, and I'm EXTREMELY statisfied with its performance. Therefore, when it's time for a new suit, I will give DUI GREAT consideration. However, if I had the opportunity to purchase a $1200 Body Glove dry suit at 60% off ($720) -- it's a no-brainer. (In my humble opinion.)

 

[dashark]

I've been diving in a DUI CLx450 for several years, and I'm EXTREMELY statisfied with its performance. Therefore, when it's time for a new suit, I will give DUI GREAT consideration. However, if I had the opportunity to purchase a $1200 Body Glove dry suit at 60% off ($720) -- it's a no-brainer. (In my humble opinion.)

It actually is more of a no brainer , as it will be a couple hundred less than that. As much as i would like a bomb proof suit, I'm gonna have to give it a try.Especially since it will be my first one.

Any suggestions on what else I will need to go with this suit? They don't sell any accesories, so, i will have to pick everyones brain for that info as well. I don't know much about drysuits yet.....

Thanks for all the help.....

 

[orangelion03]

Any suggestions on what else I will need to go with this suit?

Undergarments! Several sources:
1.I like the prices for custom undies from Softwear (SoftWear for the Scuba Diver)
2. The inexpensive undies sold on e-bay (see other posts in this forum)
3. Carol's??? not sure of spelling. she has a website...search around this forum you should be able to find it.

Depending on the boot size of the suit, you may need new fins.

 

[dashark]

Depending on the boot size of the suit, you may need new fins.[/QUOTE]

I was afraid of that...

 

[dashark]

Robert...

What thickness undergarments do you use around here?

 

[orangelion03]

Robert...

What thickness undergarments do you use around here?

I am using the thermals that came with my used suit, DUI Polartech 300 (mucho dinero if bought new...alternate sources go for considerably less). I add a Chili's Montana tech fleece zip neck long sleeve shirt as a base layer. This keeps me comfortable down the mid 50s. For added warmth in cooler water, I have been placing a folded up fleece blanket on my chest, and will be ordering a custom vest from Softwear Diving to replace the blanky. For my feet I use two pairs of Thurlo wool blend hiking socks, but will be ordering 300 wt fleece socks from Softwear when I order the vest. I know a few dryvers that wear lighter undies in the summer, but I used my wet suit when the water warmed up.

PS: Feel free to post the underwear question on the SoCal forum as you are likley to get "local" answers as well as other suggestions for sources.

 

[O.M.O.H.]

I just spoke to someone at the Online Scuba ( BodyGlove Polymer Backed Nylon Dry Suit w/ Nylon Sock Boots - Online SCUBA Gear) about this suit and apparently Body Glove has a moratorium on sales of these suits. Basically they suspended all sales and shipments on them and there is no ETA on when they will be back.

Anyone knows why?

Thanks