SouthernSharktoothDiver
Contributor
Hey all,
Found a guy in my area selling an Oneill drysuit with the wrist, ankle, and neck gaskets for $70. This seems to be a very good deal, and while I don't necessarily need a drysuit, one would certainly extend my dive season quite a bit. He says it's leak free, but obviously I don't know that for sure.
So, my questions are:
What red flags should I look for?
How do I know if I'm getting a good suit or a piece of junk?
Is the Oneill Drysuit even good to start with?
How fixable is it if it does have a leak?
Should I get a drysuit course before using it?
I've been told by an older diver that I consider something of a mentor that down to 30-40 feet, you don't need air in your drysuit. That being said, he dives a neopreme drysuit, and says that pinches less than a trilaminar one. So, thoughts on that?
Thanks in advance, can't wait to hear your advice
Edit: I think it's an O'Neill boost
Found a guy in my area selling an Oneill drysuit with the wrist, ankle, and neck gaskets for $70. This seems to be a very good deal, and while I don't necessarily need a drysuit, one would certainly extend my dive season quite a bit. He says it's leak free, but obviously I don't know that for sure.
So, my questions are:
What red flags should I look for?
How do I know if I'm getting a good suit or a piece of junk?
Is the Oneill Drysuit even good to start with?
How fixable is it if it does have a leak?
Should I get a drysuit course before using it?
I've been told by an older diver that I consider something of a mentor that down to 30-40 feet, you don't need air in your drysuit. That being said, he dives a neopreme drysuit, and says that pinches less than a trilaminar one. So, thoughts on that?
Thanks in advance, can't wait to hear your advice
Edit: I think it's an O'Neill boost