Yeah I just started working out, before I tore my tendons, and lost 26 pounds the first month. I've always been able to drop 30-50 ponds at the drop of a hat but it also comes back quick. I honestly don't know anything about drysuits. Are they fitted or do you just get something "off the rack"? Who would be the top manufacturers of drysuits?
There are "standard" sizes of drysuits, and I think most (if not all) drysuit manufacturers also make custom sizes.
Dry-suits will keep you dry and therefore can keep you warmer than a wetsuit. They are far more expensive than wetsuits and require a little skill to use well. I own both and tend to favor the drysuit in any situation where I might wear a wetsuit thicker than 3mm. Diving in a wetsuit or even just a skin is generally nicer imo if the water is warm enough. Although you should take a class before using a drysuit the first time, most reputable shops that sell drysuits will include the class at no additional charge with a suit purchase.
Bare, DUI, are the ones I've seen most but there are probably 20 or more reputable drysuit brands. Viking, Waterproof, 4th element, SEAC, Santi are other brands I've heard good things about, but not actually seen in person.
FYI, when I say more expensive - I spent close to $4,000 on my drysuit. It was custom sized (bare calls it "made to measure") and had all the bells and whistles. There's lots of optional stuff on a drysuit, but I've seen new "low end" suits around $1,000. Lots of people on SB seem to use drysuits in that price range and based on the posts I've seen many of those people are happy.
Since fit is critical, drysuits are something that's usually best purchased from a store that is local to you. Ordering online seems like it would be a nightmare to get a good fit for a first timer. Generally local stores only sell one or two brands, so you have to go with whatever it is that they sell.
