How to choose the best wetsuit plus new MAKO/Yamamoto suits

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Hey Guys,

Below is a outline showing how to choose the best wetsuit..
Also, I’m stoked to announce that my 100% Genuine Yamamoto 3D Reef Camo suits are now available in:

• 3mm, 5mm and 7mm
• From kids sizes to XXXL
• Men’s Specific Cuts and Women’s Specific Cuts (NOT UNISEX!)

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MAKO Wetsuits are 100% Genuine Yamamoto!
Only $225.95 Complete Suit!
In case you are wondering how I can do this. I made this little graphic.

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' HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST WETSUIT!

#1 YAMAMOTO NEOPRENE vs. CHEAPER CHINESE/EUROPEAN NEOPRENE.

• Yamamoto Neoprene Wetsuits are the best in the world!
• Some BRANDS use cheaper Chinese/European neoprene, yet charge more.
• MAKO uses the highest quality Yamamoto neoprene, but still costs less!

COMPARE

• “X” BRAND (Chinese/European neoprene) dive shop: $375.00
• “Y” BRAND (100% Genuine Yamamoto) dive shop: $425.00
• MAKO (100% Genuine Yamamoto) from Dano: $225.00 (No Brainer!)

#2 MEN’S and WOMEN’S SPECIFIC vs. UNISEX SIZING

• Lower quality suits (Unisex Sizing) are made are made for both men and women.
• The best men’s suits are made only for men.
• The best women’s suits are made only for women.
• MAKO Men’s suits are made for MEN.
• MAKO Women’s suits are made for WOMEN.

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#3 FARMER JOHN BOTTOMS vs. HIGH WAIST


• Cheaper suits come with high waist bottoms only.
• Farmer John bottoms are much warmer.
• MAKO suits give you the option (high waist or farmer johns) (SAME LOW PRICE!).

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#4 FACE SEAL PANELS vs. SIMPLE STICHING

• Lower quality suits do not have ergonomic face seal panels around the face.
• Lower quality suits instead, use simple stitching around the face (Not as warm).
• The highest quality suits all have these ergonomic face seal panels (Much warmer).
• All MAKO 2 piece suits include these ergonomic seal panels around the face. (NO EXTRA CHARGE!)

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#5 KNIFE POCKET vs. NO KNIFE POCKET

• Cheaper suits do not have an integrated knife pocket.
• Knife pockets are a huge safety feature.
• Knife pockets eliminate tangles in shooting lines, reel lines and kelp.
• The best suits include the knife pocket for added safety.
• All MAKO suits include a built in knife pocket. (NO EXTRA CHARGE!)

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#6 REAL PADDING ON CHEST AND KNEES vs. INK PRINTED DESIGNS

• Lower quality suits have slippery ink printed designs on knees and chest.
• The best suits use sewn on padding for the chest and knees.
• All MAKO spearfishing wetsuits have real durable chest and kneepads sewn onto the suits. (NO EXTRA CHARGE!)

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#7 WRIST AND ANKLE SEAL PANELS vs. SIMPLE STICHING

• Lower quality suits do not have ergonomic seal panels around wrist and ankles.
• Lower quality suits instead, use simple stitching around the wrist and ankles. (Not as warm).
• The highest quality suits all have these ergonomic seal panels around wrist and ankles (Much warmer).
• All MAKO 2 piece suits include these ergonomic seal panels around the wrist and ankles. (NO EXTRA CHARGE!)


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All these features make my suits much higher in quality, and thus more expensive for me to produce. But, because I sell direct to you, the diver, instead of through dive shops, my prices are much lower.

Dive safe guys,
dano
 
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