I got a great deal!!

[on_two_wheels]

Got a drysuit on ebay. It includes the lycra suit and low pressure hose. It's a 7mil neoprene O'neill, about 2 years old and it was shipped overnight fed-ex. How much you ask? $142 including shipping!! Just got it today and it fits great except one thing: The boots are snug. I can only wear the thinnest socks on the planet. Anyone know if it's possible and, if so, the average cost to have larger boot put on it? As is, I'm still happy. Being a relatively new diver I can try it out for very little expense before deciding on a more expensive suit...even if I must use the existing boots. I'll be taking the class later in the summer to learn to do things properly. Okay...I'm done rambling about it.

P.S. If the seller is on here, thanks again!!!

 

[sprange]

It certainly sounds like you got a great deal. Regarding the boots, check out Superior Diving Repair...they replaced the monster clam-digging boots on my Bare ATR with Turbo soles (and also ditched the annoying stock gaiters). I think when it was all tallied up it ended up costing $300, but that was when the Canadian dollar was pretty low and included shipping.

 

[hudson]

I'd say close to $200 at least if not more (that was the cost of replacing my turbo soles with neoprene socks)

 

[on_two_wheels]

Thanks for the info. I'll look into doing that. Even if it costs a couple hundred, I'm still well under half what it would normally cost for even used suit.

 

[Scott]

Nice find.
As mentioned before check out Superior Diving Repair Superior Diving Repair, Inc.
They are doing some tweaking on my Whites right now. Also Gamble does good work Gamblescuba. Both will give an estimate via email if you tell them what you want.

 

[Doc]

OMG~ you bought life support equipment on eBay?

Me, too.

 

[shoupart]

i love buying life support gear online, too!

I think a lot of the reservation about buying stuff like this is either propaganda from dive shops, or quibbles from people afraid of the changes that e-commerce has brought.

I mean, even DAN is selling their emergecy O2 systems via the internet these days.

Congratulations on the great deal on your suit! I envy you!

 

[radiocraig]

DUI in San diego will change out the boots for you and do a pressure test on the suit...they go great work and of there is a problem they will fix it. They work on all brands of drysuits in there repair department.

if you dont wear thermal protection on your feet, they will get very cold, so get the boots changed out

looks like you will need a undergarmet for that suit to keep you warm. Diveus.com sometimes has deals on them...if you dont see somthing you like online, call them, they can get it for you

 

[fisherdvm]

It might be cheaper to try liposuction on your feet than to get it changed. In my opinion, put it back on ebay, make a few bucks off from it, and put the money down on another suit with the right boot size.

Also, you'll likely need new neck or wrist seal if it isn't really "two years old".

I've seen alot of neoprene drysuits "new" for under $500 on ebay. Might be better off selling it, keep the thermo liner, and look for one that fit you "just right".

Another option is simply to buy a new rubber boot at the local Quality Farm and fleet about the same diameter, cut it to size, and sand it down. Form fit it on the neoprene and bond them with pure Aquaseal for at least 48 hours. Poorman's DIY job for probably about $60.

 

[on_two_wheels]

DUI in San diego will change out the boots for you and do a pressure test on the suit...they go great work and of there is a problem they will fix it. They work on all brands of drysuits in there repair department.

if you dont wear thermal protection on your feet, they will get very cold, so get the boots changed out

looks like you will need a undergarmet for that suit to keep you warm. Diveus.com sometimes has deals on them...if you dont see somthing you like online, call them, they can get it for you

Thanks for the info. I don't think I'll need much more than the lycra suit here. I won't be diving in extremely cold water for a while. 50 degrees would be the coldest!! This is a 7 mil drysuit and my 7 mil wet suit kept me warm in the same waters.

As I mentioned before, I realize I won't be in this suit forever. Just a good, yet inexpensive, means of learning drysuit diving and getting a little experience. Also, the wrist and neck seals are clearly brand new. The neck one will take some getting used to....not choking at all but just an odd feeling all the way around my neck.