D9 and D9X Drysuits

[TigerDiver8]

I was told that these drysuits are a tropical water drysuit. Can you give me a temperature range this suit can handle? Or is the temp solely based on what you are wearing underneath.

I dive in Southern California all year round, but will be moving to Massachusetts in the near future, can I use one of these drysuits in either location?

Thanks
J

 

[AJ]

You will need undergarment with these suits as they do not provide any thermal protection by themselves. So in a sense they are good for tropical use.

 

[James R]

Yep, it's determined by your undergarments. My gf has the D9...she has used it in water as cold as 50 and as warm as 74 or so.

They are not a very rugged suit, and aren't designed to be. If you are going to be doing a bunch of wreck diving and such, a more durable suit like the D7 or something is a better choice.

 

[TigerDiver8]

So the d9x qith the warmtec undergarmets should be okay for low 50 degree water?

I am a DM and will use it multible times a week but will not be cave diving or penetrating wrecks with it. Will this suit hold up with tons and tons of dives?

I only ask cause it is right in my budget. The d7 is slightly out of budget.

 

[James R]

The warmth with those dual layer undergarments would probably be ok, but you may want to add a vest with it.

I think for working DM, a D9 may be a bit thin...It's super light-weight, which is a benefit, but I would probably look for something a bit stronger.

Shameless plug: if you are an XL I have a D7 ISS Cordura drysuit for sale, was new in spring 2015

 

[AJ]

I am a DM and will use it multible times a week but will not be cave diving or penetrating wrecks with it. Will this suit hold up with tons and tons of dives?

I have seen en felt it in the shop. It feels very light and thin to me. Not sure if it will stand that kind of (ab)use. I have a Santi E-Lite. It feels much stronger and more resistant. But I have no real experience as far as the D9 is concerned I must admit.

 

[Waterproof-USA]

Yes you are exactly right. The drysuit is merely a shell & your temp rating is based on the undergarment you are wearing. The D9 was first advertised as a tropical dive suit because of its travel friendly feature, weighing less than 5 lbs. It is a light duty drysuit that can be worn in all conditions. Show caution when diving the ship wrecks in Massachusetts!

 

[AJ]

Is the D9X a litle bit stronger than the D9? I'am looking for a travel/backup suit that's lighter than my Santi, but is somewhat stonger than the D9. The D9X seems a really nice suit.

 

[Islandheart]

I saw the D9x at DEMA it does appear to be a bit more sturdy than its lighter predecessor. Added pockets are a big bonus too.