Drysuit: Nylon Vs Neoprene

[Wayne at DiveSeekers]

I'll take a Trilaminate Drysuit any day of the week! Like Kathy said, go to a D.U.I. demo event if you get the chance. If you want to save on price, go with a CLX SE or TLS SE.

Reasons:
- Still tough & durable
- Very comfortable
- Easy to get into
- Need the least amount of weight
- Drys quickly
- Light (as far as actual weight of suit)
- easy to travel with

 

[Bogie]

I have DUI CLX450 which is a crushed neoprene and a TLS350 trilaminate.

The 450 is years old and holds up very well. It is tuff and durable but is a little heavy compared to the 350. It is comfortable, but it takes time to dry.

The 350 is light and comfortable. I like that they dry fast. It packs away easily. If I were cave diving or bumping into rough sea floors I would use the 450 not the 350. I don't need the toughness of the 450 much so I like using the 350 for most dives.

DUI service has been excellent.

 

[Guy Alcala]

I have DUI CLX450 which is a crushed neoprene and a TLS350 trilaminate.

The 450 is years old and holds up very well. It is tuff and durable but is a little heavy compared to the 350. It is comfortable, but it takes time to dry.

The 350 is light and comfortable. I like that they dry fast. It packs away easily. If I were cave diving or bumping into rough sea floors I would use the 450 not the 350. I don't need the toughness of the 450 much so I like using the 350 for most dives.

DUI service has been excellent.

The CF200 is DUI's crushed neoprene drysuit; the CLX450 is Cordura.

Guy (CF200X)