Henderson Semi-Dry v. Mares Isotherm

[paulwlee]

I have an Isotherm Millenium that I've been using since 2000.
It's a great suit, and I am very happy with it.
I really feel that it's the best I can get short of a drysuit.

The seams did start leaking after a year or so. It could be due
to my using water that's too warm(hot) when rinsing it, because
the seepage really became noticable after a particular date.
Some aquaseal took care of that, by the way.

If you take in water around the seals, taking it to a local suit shop will solve all problems. I had my neck seal taken care of, and the occasional leak I had from the beginning went away.

If you do get this suit, don't forget to get the boots with the
matching seals. Makes a world of difference.

 

[wreckchick]

What did you have done to the neck seal? If I wear the hood will that make any difference at all?

I'd love to have the boots but Dive Depot isn't coming through the way they should.

R

 

[Sandfill]

Biscuit, LP has them in stock, you'd have by the weekend.

 

[paulwlee]

They cut the seam, took off some material and glued/taped it
back together.

Apparently, there are quite a few people who have problems
with the neck seal. My guess is the way they hang the suit
in the stores, with the zipper open and the hanger straining
the neck seal, stretches out the seal after a while.

If your neck seal leaks, have it done right away.
I had mine done at a custom wetsuit shop.

 

[merricksmom]

I don't think there is a custom wetsuit shop around my area, but I need my Mares Isotherm neck seal and wrist seals taken in a bit....I use ponytail elastics around my wrists which are freakishly slender to help keep the water out. Do you know of any shops I could send it to, and what sort of ballpark sum are we talking about here (am I better off just buying one that fits me better?).
Thanks!