Cressi Comfort Plus 5mm Wetsuit

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ChaiLatte

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Does anyone here own a pair of these ? I would like some feedback, comments and whatever information I can get before investing in one.

I hope to use the wetsuit for water around Australia, specifically waters around Victoria and NSW. So we're looking at 15-23 C ?

Many thanks in advance.
 
I know this is an older post, but I was searching for info before buying a Cressi Comfort 5mm wetsuit for myself and there was definately a lack of reviews. Here goes:

The suit is pretty wide around the chest. I took careful measurements and settled for a size 4, but had to send it back and get a size 3 instead. Even though this ought to be really tight around the belly and hips according to the size chart it fits well due to the elasticity of the material. I would actually have wanted it even more tight around the chest, but it's not overly loose now so it works quite well.
The seals on wrists and ankles are ok, and so is the adjustable neck seal. Nothing spectacular, but then again - this is a wetsuit. I like the design, but was suprised about the "reinforcements" on shoulders and knees. These are more for looks than anything else, altough maybe it's not quite as slippery as the other areas of the suit wich will probably be nice with the bcd on.
The whole inside is covered in "Helio Flex", and the seals are some sort of glideskin but they are just 2 cm. I would have liked them to cover a bigger area inside. Suit is easy to put on and off even without anyone helping to zip it, material is really stretchy. Feels nice to be able to move around freely.

Generally I like the suit, so far I've only had time to test it snorkeling in 19 degree water. Was in for 45 minutes with no problem, kept me warm and cozy. Some minor flushing, but not more than other wetsuits I've had. Took some time to dry completely. I'd say it performed as expected. I'm bringing it to Cyprus for diving in 3 weeks time.
 
And an update:

After doing five dives in Cyprus, beginning of September, I can say that I like the suit. The water was closer to 27 degrees on the surface, but the suit wasn't too warm once in the water. Comfortable and stretchy material. Nice to have the insulation when going through a thermocline diving the Zenobia Shipwreck.

I still would have wanted it more tight around the chest, and after five dives there was some minor wear on the suit from the weight belt clip. The suit do take quite some time to dry, more so than I would have expected. But nothing I can't live with.
 
I don't own one but had a look before settling on a SP Everflex. The only reason was that SP have better and longer seals on wrist/ankles that help retain warmth longer (less water flow). Cressi have good quality products.
 
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