DUI Flex Extreme HD vs. SANTI E. Motion Plus

[Marie13]

Thank you all for your input. If anyone see's this reply. Should I go with Silicone wrist/neck seals or Latex...or even Latex w/ cuffs. I am just concerned with the cost going up, up and up. I was thinking of getting Silicone zip seals at first then if they become an issue going to Latex w/ cuffs. Opinions?

I much prefer silicone. More comfortable.

 

[Rayk]

So I am just about to order a DUI Flex Extreme HD drysuit for the sole purpose that they offer a 25% off discount for law enforcement. But I was wondering if this was the right choice, it is still a lot of money. Would the Santi E. Motion Plus be a better suit overall?

Santi E. Motion Plus or DUI Flex Extreme HD?

I appreciate all and any information/advice.

Three people I dive constantly has DUI suits, I opted for Santi, my opinion build and material quality much better with Santi.

 

[Superlyte27]

Three people I dive constantly has DUI suits, I opted for Santi, my opinion build and material quality much better with Santi.

Which DUI. FLX is every bit as good as Santi. And made in the USA,

 

[Rayk]

Which DUI. FLX is every bit as good as Santi. And made in the USA,

TLS, Flex extreme and a Cortez (I know that one is on the lower end of spectrum). They aren’t bad by any means however I found Santi better made. Might be a personal liking.

 

[Superlyte27]

TLS, Flex extreme and a Cortez (I know that one is on the lower end of spectrum). They aren’t bad by any means however I found Santi better made. Might be a personal liking.

TLS was crap. We called it The Leaky Suit. Not familiar with the Cortez. Is that the $900 suit? If so, hardly fair to compare it against a $3500 Santi

 

[Rayk]

TLS was crap. We called it The Leaky Suit. Not familiar with the Cortez. Is that the $900 suit? If so, hardly fair to compare it against a $3500 Santi

No idea how much it is but seemed crap too.

 

[formernuke]

My first was a TLS it was fine. I have a Yukon as well which is the cheapest suit they make. It's fine as well. The material isn't near what the flx is but it doesn't leak. I use it for a pool or backup suit.

 

[Alwayslearning2dive]

I’ve been back and forth with both. Even as someone who gets irritated by latex I’ll take them over silicone. Even well dusted, silicone is a magnet for dirt. Dont slide as easy on and off, and one tear and they explode.

 

[Sol]

I wear an FLX because I got a sweet deal on it, but I know people who have Santi suits and are very happy with them. The posters above me are right: you can't go wrong either way. I would opt for latex seals over silicone as latex tends to be more robust. Just dab on a little personal lubricant and they'll go on and off more easily.

 

[Grace.Dive]

Did you end up getting the Cortez? Which suit did you get and what is your experience so far?