Hello All,
Been a while since my last post and also since I've been in the water, 6 months!
Back in 2006 I purchased an overstock off the shelf DUI tropical 30/30 drysuit that I only dove only once in 2006. I was supposed to take it on an additional dive the next day but didn't, due to the weather. Since then I have been diving wet (Virgin Islands) and I am now also happily married. When I bought the suit since it fit snug to my 215 lbs. frame. Size XL. Well, I now weigh 244 lbs. :11: and have begun dieting. :sprite10: In order for this suit to fit right, I need to lose 45 lbs. If I accomplish this goal great but if I don't? I'm turning 43 next month.
Reality check...
Anybody have one of these suits? Its supposed to fit closer than regular suits, so should I buy another one for my 244 lbs frame and stay on diet and lose for better health and try to sell old suit on-line? 45 lbs is a significant change in physique, will a suit for a 244 lbs. guy have poor fit and buoyancy characteristics once I lose 20-30-45 lbs.? The other thing is the suit has p-valve which I never used, but nobody will believe me. What are my chances of selling it?
I do get cold quickly in 85 degree water so I need to dive dry. Honestly, I think I need more insulation than the standard fleece undergarment that came with it. Maybe a long sleeve wicking base layer?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
--Chris
Been a while since my last post and also since I've been in the water, 6 months!
Back in 2006 I purchased an overstock off the shelf DUI tropical 30/30 drysuit that I only dove only once in 2006. I was supposed to take it on an additional dive the next day but didn't, due to the weather. Since then I have been diving wet (Virgin Islands) and I am now also happily married. When I bought the suit since it fit snug to my 215 lbs. frame. Size XL. Well, I now weigh 244 lbs. :11: and have begun dieting. :sprite10: In order for this suit to fit right, I need to lose 45 lbs. If I accomplish this goal great but if I don't? I'm turning 43 next month.
Reality check...Anybody have one of these suits? Its supposed to fit closer than regular suits, so should I buy another one for my 244 lbs frame and stay on diet and lose for better health and try to sell old suit on-line? 45 lbs is a significant change in physique, will a suit for a 244 lbs. guy have poor fit and buoyancy characteristics once I lose 20-30-45 lbs.? The other thing is the suit has p-valve which I never used, but nobody will believe me. What are my chances of selling it?
I do get cold quickly in 85 degree water so I need to dive dry. Honestly, I think I need more insulation than the standard fleece undergarment that came with it. Maybe a long sleeve wicking base layer?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
--Chris
