David,
After my initial response to you, I got out the 7mil and tried it on again. I intended to use it again for extended deco hangs. I found that it no longer fit as I have lost some weight since buying the suit. I contacted the manufacturer, and he will refit the suit for me and send it back for $30.00. And if I decide on a different suit, the next one is 10% off. But I will have this one refitted for now, as even though it is 3 years old, it is still in very good condition.
My suit is also a semi dry, and I have been in water as cold as 37F. I was cold, but not as bad as a farmer john.
Even after all the good I can say about the suit, I understand completely about the service part of your dilemma, and if I were in your place would look for a local company first. Then I would reach out to a Nationally based company, then think of overseas.
Good luck in your search, and please post your decision as it may help someone else in your sitiuation.
Safe Dives
Charlie
After my initial response to you, I got out the 7mil and tried it on again. I intended to use it again for extended deco hangs. I found that it no longer fit as I have lost some weight since buying the suit. I contacted the manufacturer, and he will refit the suit for me and send it back for $30.00. And if I decide on a different suit, the next one is 10% off. But I will have this one refitted for now, as even though it is 3 years old, it is still in very good condition.
My suit is also a semi dry, and I have been in water as cold as 37F. I was cold, but not as bad as a farmer john.
Even after all the good I can say about the suit, I understand completely about the service part of your dilemma, and if I were in your place would look for a local company first. Then I would reach out to a Nationally based company, then think of overseas.
Good luck in your search, and please post your decision as it may help someone else in your sitiuation.
Safe Dives
Charlie