mohave_steve
Contributor
Hello All,
I have been contemplating purchasing a drysuit for some time as I find myself loosing my enthusiasm for diving the PNW in my wetsuit. I stopped by a shop in Seattle to look at what they had to offer. I was a bit suprised to find that all of thier drysuits were neoprene and primarily made by Oceaner. spoke at length with the couple running the shop. Very nice folks whe were happy to answer my questions.
They made a good case for neoprene vs. shell suits. Also, they offer a drysuit class using the Oceaner drysuits from thier rental stock. Sounds like a good oportunity to test drive a neoprene drysuit.
My questions to you:
What do you think of neoprene seals vs. latex seals.
Any input on Oceaner specifically? I have heard that they had a glue problem with a batch of suits last year and were proactive in resolving it???
Thoughts on compressed neprene vs regular?
Neoprene in more moderate water temps (60's)
Thank you all for your input.
Steve
I have been contemplating purchasing a drysuit for some time as I find myself loosing my enthusiasm for diving the PNW in my wetsuit. I stopped by a shop in Seattle to look at what they had to offer. I was a bit suprised to find that all of thier drysuits were neoprene and primarily made by Oceaner. spoke at length with the couple running the shop. Very nice folks whe were happy to answer my questions.
They made a good case for neoprene vs. shell suits. Also, they offer a drysuit class using the Oceaner drysuits from thier rental stock. Sounds like a good oportunity to test drive a neoprene drysuit.
My questions to you:
What do you think of neoprene seals vs. latex seals.
Any input on Oceaner specifically? I have heard that they had a glue problem with a batch of suits last year and were proactive in resolving it???
Thoughts on compressed neprene vs regular?
Neoprene in more moderate water temps (60's)
Thank you all for your input.
Steve