Tigerman
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BARE BARE Scuba Diving - USA
and DUI Diving Unlimited International / drysuit manufacture websites..
and DUI Diving Unlimited International / drysuit manufacture websites..
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FWIW, I did too (from divetank.com). I dealt with, I believe, the "main guy" and he was VERY helpful. I bought a prior-year model at a steep discount and he got the boots switched out to the proper size for me, and gave me a sweet deal on shipping too. We just used Bare's standard size chart to figure out what size to get, and it worked pretty well as far as I can tell. He was also willing to take it back if it didn't fit - and that was key. I don't think I would buy on-line without that option.Unlike most of the other posters here, I got my neoprene suit "long-distance," and have been very satisified in spite of not trying before buying.
Unlike most of the other posters here, I got my neoprene suit "long-distance," and have been very satisified in spite of not trying before buying.
Urrm.. I actually used LESS weight with a shellsuit than I did with a thick semidry, so thats actually kinda dependent on what you compare it with..I dove an Oceanic Aerdura for several years - pros - tri-lam is very tough. Cons - I felt that off-the shelf it was very restricting in movement and felt 'big' all the time.
I recently got a Whites Fusion - this is the best thing since sliced bread if you ask me. it's basically a bag suit with a lycra shell over the top - best flexibility I have experienced - better than most wetsuits......
Either way you will wear more weight with a drysuit - and take the class - it will give you good skills that you need when diving dry
Very good point. Im sure my CD4 ProDry (crushed neoprene) suit isnt dry yet and its been ice on the water for a monthpoint from a logistics perspective:
The thinner trilam suits dry real fast.
The thicker neoprene or crushed neoprene suits dry much slower.
Maybe this doesn't matter to you for the diving you're doing.
But if it does, you're a weekend diver and totin' gear in your car or SUV, a drysuit that dries real fast can be less of a PITA.