Buying a new drysuit

Hello people:

 

I want to buy a new drysuit and I have some options, but I can't seem to make my mind.  What do you suggest? Here is the link of the page of them http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-19/Dry-Suits-Dry-Suits.html

Personally, I would love the Bare Nex-Gen Pro.  But I will stick to your recomendations.

 

Thanks


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Permalink Reply by Bill West on October 31, 2011 at 5:03pm
You might want to look at KME drysuits. He makes a good one and stands behind it, they are made to order. Not cheap but they last.
Permalink Reply by alber on October 31, 2011 at 5:17pm

i would suggest a neoprene drysuit. trilams are nice and all but they dont have any insulative properties.  I dive a Bare D6 pro which was not too expensive and keeps me mighty warm.  Also remember to always wear chaffing gear over your suit and it will last you for years.

 

Permalink Reply by George Patterson on November 1, 2011 at 6:33am
Im also getting a new drysuite iv opted for the northern diver origin google it they expensive but heavy duty
Permalink Reply by Zachary Ashmore on November 1, 2011 at 1:43pm

I'd stick to Northern Diver all the way.

Here comes the plug.

Check out https://www.theholydiver.com/index.php?cPath=65_16_53

If you interested let us know what you like. I'll hook up a deal for you.

 

-Zach

Permalink Reply by Billy Cox on November 1, 2011 at 3:21pm
I personally like vulcanized rubber suits.  They are expensive but with proper care they will last years.  Also  you can make repairs quickly in the field.   I also have an Abyss kevlar coated neoprene suit that I'm quite fond of as well.  Good, tough, suit that can take on some cold water.
Permalink Reply by steve henshaw on November 1, 2011 at 3:24pm
my pref is gates pro HD now made by viking easy to clean and repair.
Permalink Reply by Skylar on November 1, 2011 at 7:52pm

brooks wetsuits sells custom fit measured over the phone tough ass drysuit to commercial guys for great rates.

 

call chuck, get a real suit.

Permalink Reply by Zachary Ashmore on November 1, 2011 at 8:26pm
Yeah for sure dont buy a drysuit that doesn't take custom deminsions.

Although most do. Look for a good warranty
Permalink Reply by Jerry Babin on March 9, 2012 at 2:03pm

BAre C-4.

Permalink Reply by Gomer Pile on March 10, 2012 at 6:36am

I got a Bare last year and hated it. I went back to my DUI cf-200(?) aqua seal experiment. DUI, is a working divers suit. Unless they went to crap like so many other products. Blew a seal on DUI and after a couple dives the Bare broke in and it fit fine. I have a feeling it IS actually a really tough suit.

DUI if you can afford it, and are still making the same suit

Bare if you want to save a little $ on a quality suit, but they are creeping up with the other suits in price.

I also had 2 Oneill drysuits at one time and rotated them. Kinda disposable and cheap

 

*Both of these suits I would consider commercial/construction diver quality*

Permalink Reply by alex maclaggan on March 10, 2012 at 7:58am
Permalink Reply by PAISTE on March 10, 2012 at 8:54am

The Northern Diver Thor is the best one out there.  Viking a close second.  You can usually find a lightly used suit on Ebay.  The kids that go to commercial school up in New Jersey are always selling off their suits.  

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