drysuit question

[Les]

also the triton pro has to have seperate boots and my andys has built in.does this result in feet getting cold.

 

[Les]

i have an andys trilam suit with the andys undies thermal layer.i have the opprotunity to purchase a Triton pro. (a dense neoprene drysuit).i have heard that neoprene seals are more bulkier than latex, restricting movementis this true,and is there a temperature difference wearing my andys unit to a neoprene drysuit.thanks Les

 

[SubMariner]

Basically, it's what you were UNDER the boot that makes the big difference. With the built-in boot on my neoprene suit I had no choice but to wear 2 pairs of socks to "fill up" the space in the boot. (1 very thick double-knit sock over top of a moderately thick sport sock.)

Meanwhile, my DUI has the CF200 built in soft "sock" at the end of the suit. You then put on the rock boots over that. I am only wearing a single pair of socks, albeit ones that are thick sport-type ones.

Does that help at all?

~SubMariner~

 

[SubMariner]

Yes, neoprene seals are more bulky than latex. But they are also warmer and can stand a little rougher handling than latex seal. They are much less apt to tear or rip and do not require any special prep like the latex do.

OTOH, on some people latex gives them a superior fit with less leaking.

I've not heard anyone complain of neoprene seals "restricting movement", though.

As to the other question, exactly what kind of neoprene are you referring to? The usual, or crushed/compressed neoprene?

~SubMariner~