5mm Henderson Thermoprene

[TGreene]

I just ordered a 5mm Henderson Thermoprene through my LDS today, and was looking for some feedback one way or another about it... FWIW: I paid $225.

I'll be using it for an all around suit in waters anywhere from 60-80, and I can always wear my 1mm skin under it if need be.

Thanks in advance.

-Tim

 

[TGreene]

^ bump ^

 

[Docc]

I've got one and love it. Dove it in 53 degree water and it was a bit chilly though. Think I'll stick with the drysuit until the water temps come back up. I only paid $145 for mine but I ordered it online. I am adding glue on pockets to mine. It is very easy to get in and out of by yourself.

 

[TGreene]

Yikes, 53 is pretty damn cold!

I saw where ScubaToys has 2007 models for $135 + shipping, but LeisurePro was $255 for the newer style, so I figured I did pretty well by only paying $225 locally.

-Tim

 

[Docc]

Yikes, 53 is pretty damn cold!

I thought so too but I was videoing girls in bikinis racing scooters in doubles so I didn't whine about the temperature.

YouTube - ABWA bikini doubles dive 2

YouTube - ABWA bikini doubles dive 3

 

[dumpsterDiver]

I got a 5 mm suit from Scuba Toys and it was a total piee of crap. Worst suit I ever owned. The rubber compressed after a few dives to 100 feet and the suit was completely wrinkled. The seams were loosing threads too