WyattGlynn
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After fiddling with different combinations of layers and constantly being cold diving wet over the last three years, I've decided I need to bite the bullet and buy a dry suit. My preference initially was a neoprene suit, as I figured it would dive more similarly to a wetsuit, but I'm possibly having second thoughts as I get cold easily (I'm cold at the end of a 78 degree dive in a 3mm) and would like the ability to add warmth if I decide I need to, which is probably going to be harder for a neoprene suit.
My body type (tall and skinny - 165 lbs, 6'2" and a size 12 shoe) is making it incredibly hard to find anything that fits off the shelf, be it neoprene or Trilam. So I'm thinking I'm going to have to go MTM. I know a lot of people rave about Seaskin drysuits, but I'd really prefer not to have to ship a suit to the UK for any warranty work or if the measurements need to be tweaked.
USIA seems like a decent option, but I've not been able to find much in the way of reviews, be they good or bad, for their offerings. I like everything about the specs of the Pinnacle Tahoe (front entry, silicon seals available, neoprene boots), but I don't think they offer MTM for special orders, though I have an email out to them.
Any other options I should be looking at? A ton of people here locally in San Diego dive DUI, but I'm not too keen on spending $3,000+ for a MTM suit. I'd like to stay under $2,500+/- for the drysuit, if possible.
My body type (tall and skinny - 165 lbs, 6'2" and a size 12 shoe) is making it incredibly hard to find anything that fits off the shelf, be it neoprene or Trilam. So I'm thinking I'm going to have to go MTM. I know a lot of people rave about Seaskin drysuits, but I'd really prefer not to have to ship a suit to the UK for any warranty work or if the measurements need to be tweaked.
USIA seems like a decent option, but I've not been able to find much in the way of reviews, be they good or bad, for their offerings. I like everything about the specs of the Pinnacle Tahoe (front entry, silicon seals available, neoprene boots), but I don't think they offer MTM for special orders, though I have an email out to them.
Any other options I should be looking at? A ton of people here locally in San Diego dive DUI, but I'm not too keen on spending $3,000+ for a MTM suit. I'd like to stay under $2,500+/- for the drysuit, if possible.