Exposure Suit for an Old Fat Guy

[Charlie J]

Been a while since we had a post here. Here is an update. The other day I dove using an Akona 4x 7 mil jumpsuit. It was perfect! I tried it as a rental but think I am going to purchase. The price for a new suit is $280. I can purchase the rental I used (which was only the 2nd time it got wet) for $199. Going to try and do a cash deal and have them throw in gloves and a hood.

I also have a 4X Akona (3 mil) and its a good fit for my 5-11 frame - a little too long in the sleeves, but I just roll the cuffs. As far as getting into it, I use a skin (Henderson 2X - but lycra really stretches!) and the WS just basically slides on. I'm a Triple-L Orion BCD owner, and from that experience, and what I've read about their wetsuits, that's a possible way to go. The price is 15% above list, BUT you do have to pay DHL service from Viet Nam (where they're made) at about $50 - But you're still getting a basic custom suit for about $125....

I try to support my LDS on many things, especially if they go a bit farther than normal, so buying the rental suit from your LDS is a good idea. However there's always LP....

 

[Charlie J]

BTW, I forgot to say, I use a vest if its cold, and if its really cold, I pull a shorty over the FS. I was at 52 degrees last weekend with this sort of rig - pretty comfortable - needed thicker gloves though!!