DUI Dry Suit. Torn between 2 types.

[theskull]

How do you like your 450? Im thinking of either getting the DUI 350 TLS, or the 450 series, i cave dive, water temps year round at 72, was thinking of going with the 150 weight undergarments, good for 65+ waters, with the 350 TLS, thanks

I dive the 450 because of its great resistance to abrasion (am a cave diver). It is a very comfortable suit.

If I did not put my suit through so much rough handling I would definitely have bought the 350 instead. It is even more comfortable, dries fast, weight about nothing, and can be packed in less than half the space my 450 needs.

Both are excellent choices.

theskull

 

[Life-Is-Good-Diver]

I was fortunate enough to be able try several DUIs prior to purchasing mine. I liked the 350 better than the 200 or the 50/50. I guess the weight and ease of getting in was the plus for me. The 450 is a very easy suit to put on and take off. It was custom made for me so the fit was great. I’ve used it with a BP and Wings and a Zeagle Ranger with no problems or uncomfortable feel. I do use the Dive Rite gators on the legs.

I don’t get cold very easy and for 70 + water temp I’d be in long underwear and a long sleeve t-shirt. Under 60 degree I wear the 150 and under 50 degree I layer up. I need to purchase something better for the under 50 temp. For socks I’ve just been wearing thick wool and they keep my feet warm.

Because I don’t get cold and wear less under the suit, I can get away with less lead than when I dove with a 7mm wet suit.

I also opted for the Kevlar knee pads and thigh pockets on both sides. They come in real handy on almost every dive.

I have roughly 60-70 dives on it over three years and it still looks and works great.

CB

Thanks, i bought the DUI TLS 350 series, they seem to be the most popular, and after trying on just about every one, it was a real toss up between the CLX 450 and the TLS 350, i do about 50 cave dives a year, and the rest on mostley wrecks in the 130' range, and then the reef's just to keep diving,i think the 350 will serve me well for an all purpose suit, i hear alot of great things about it.

I think diving with the rebreather now, i all ready have warm moist air to breath now, so im going to go with a pair of sweat pants and long t-shirt with the rebreather, and see how comfotable i feel in the water with temps around 70 degree's, i bought a 150 gram DUI actionwear also, for the deeper dives where temps are hovering around 66-67 right now, can't wait to dive the 350, after diving a
7mill henderson past 2 years (dry) , im looking foward to sheeding the weight, and having more flexabilty now, thanks !

 

[OE2X]

I have a CF200 and here are my thoughts about it:
Pro:
Off the rack it was nearly a custom fit.
Seems bombproof.
Love the rock boots - no more floaty feet.

Cons:
DUI needs to learn to move the dump valve from the front of the arm, to, at the very least, the center. I would prefer it on the back of the bicep. A forearm dump is a good thing.

When you get it, take apart the valves. Better yet, have your LDS do it for you and then clean out the extra silicone. If you don't, you'll get wet in 20-30 dives.

After about 50 dives expect to change out the o-rings on the inflator. Keep extras in your save a dive kit.

I have found that the wrist gaskets don't last very long - 50 or so dives.

Takes a while to dry. Build a drysuit dryer or get a dehumidifier and your suit will be dry overnight.

Despite what DUI says this suit is a few pounds positive.

Get pockets and a (P valve put on it if you are male).

What I like the most about this suit is that it fits me really well. Once I overcame the cons the suit has been very acceptable to me. I might buy another one, but before I did I would look at many others first.

 

[BlueDolphin]

Do you all prefer the zipper pockets or bellows?

I have a CF200 and here are my thoughts about it:
Pro:
Off the rack it was nearly a custom fit.
Seems bombproof.
Love the rock boots - no more floaty feet.

Cons:
DUI needs to learn to move the dump valve from the front of the arm, to, at the very least, the center. I would prefer it on the back of the bicep. A forearm dump is a good thing.

When you get it, take apart the valves. Better yet, have your LDS do it for you and then clean out the extra silicone. If you don't, you'll get wet in 20-30 dives.

After about 50 dives expect to change out the o-rings on the inflator. Keep extras in your save a dive kit.

I have found that the wrist gaskets don't last very long - 50 or so dives.

Takes a while to dry. Build a drysuit dryer or get a dehumidifier and your suit will be dry overnight.

Despite what DUI says this suit is a few pounds positive.

Get pockets and a (P valve put on it if you are male).

What I like the most about this suit is that it fits me really well. Once I overcame the cons the suit has been very acceptable to me. I might buy another one, but before I did I would look at many others first.

 

[OE2X]

I went with the velcro bellows pockets. More room and I don't trust the zippers. The last thing I want to do is to have to cut open a zipper if I need some of my emergency gear.