For me, no question about it. I wear mine about 1/2 the year. I do not own, and do not want to own, a 7mm or thicker wetsuit.
1. My drysuit is just as comfortable as my 5mm. Easier to don/doff too.
2. It has a p-valve, which doesn't seem like that big of a benefit, but I drink a lot of coffee (ok some water too) and hey, it's nice to not smell like pee after a dive.
3. Much warmer in winter, even at a spring fed lake we use that is 71-72 degrees year round. Getting out of the water in drysuit = no big deal when it's 35-45 degrees, a lot colder soaking wet.
I just used it cage diving with great white sharks for 3 days, right at 24hrs in the water - was not cold, didn't have to get out of it to use the restroom. I put it on around 615am and didn't take it off until they closed the cages -- crew brought us food, drinks, etc anytime - one of the best trips of my life, and I've been really lucky as far as travel goes.
Mine is a DUI CLX450 signature series and should last a very long time. Worth every penny.
1. My drysuit is just as comfortable as my 5mm. Easier to don/doff too.
2. It has a p-valve, which doesn't seem like that big of a benefit, but I drink a lot of coffee (ok some water too) and hey, it's nice to not smell like pee after a dive.
3. Much warmer in winter, even at a spring fed lake we use that is 71-72 degrees year round. Getting out of the water in drysuit = no big deal when it's 35-45 degrees, a lot colder soaking wet.
I just used it cage diving with great white sharks for 3 days, right at 24hrs in the water - was not cold, didn't have to get out of it to use the restroom. I put it on around 615am and didn't take it off until they closed the cages -- crew brought us food, drinks, etc anytime - one of the best trips of my life, and I've been really lucky as far as travel goes.
Mine is a DUI CLX450 signature series and should last a very long time. Worth every penny.