so why should i buy DUI? i like having the best stuff. i dont like to blindly waste money though if something else is just as good that is cheaper....
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GatorJoe: The fact that you've posted in the DUI Manufacturer's Forum and that you've admitted you like "having the best stuff" leads me to believe that your budget will allow the purchase of DUI drysuits. Yes, DUI drysuits are probably on the higher end of the pricing spectrum for drysuits. Yes, they are very good suits. Yes, they have good customer service (from what I've been told by my friends that own them). You seem to be seeking approval for a DUI purchase. Well, you've got it. DUI drysuits are great.
That being said,
Peter_Guy, makes several
very good points. You would do well to listen to what he has to say about the Whites Fusion. I've dived it, my dive buddies own them, and they are great suits...for all of the reasons that Peter cites. For a first drysuit, I couldn't think of a better choice than the Fusion since the outer layer helps the user manage the bubble inside the suit. The only thing I would add is that the Lycra outer material on the "sport" low-end Fusion doesn't seem to dry super-fast. My Bare Nex-Gen bilam dries a lot faster, and so would a DUI TLS350.
IMHO, if you're lucky enough to fit a stock size in a DUI suit, then the price:value ratio isn't prohibitively high. However, if you have to get a custom-fit DUI suit, then you should take a harder look at the Whites Fusion since the suit design fits a wider range of body types. Fit is paramount to safety and comfort when selecting a drysuit.
The Fusion is arguably the best value drysuit (considering price/features/design/fit) on the current market. DUI drysuits are
probably more rugged...especially the crushed neoprene models. In the end, my gut tells me that you'd be happy with any of these choices. Take your pick.
I'm curious. What's the big rush? Do you
have to purchase the drysuits in the next couple of weeks? Facing such a big financial decision, it would be prudent to attend a DUI DOG Demo Day and/or a Whites Fusion demo to help with making your purchase. Without exercising such patience, you'll be making less of an informed decision. Hope you find this post helpful.
Good luck!