It's the end of a 'Long' Run -

[azstinger11]

Sure, I'll bite.

I actually just picked up my first drysuit from DUI in San Diego today. I went to their parking lot sale about two weeks ago with the intention of just getting measured and maybe trying on their stock sizes. I'm between sizes in everything it seems. My goal was to eventually buy a used DUI drysuit and have them service/test it. Well, turned out that they had a used CF200X in Large/Short in their warehouse and it fit me quite well. It felt great and it was easy to move around in. Carol helped me in/out of the insulation and suit, while answering all of my 100+ questions/concerns. She even took a pic for me. While trying on the suit, I got to meet the founder. He came over and inspected the fit and zipper...he applied some wax. He seemed like a nice guy, but very serious about the suits. This particular suit seemed to be in great shape, but it was missing seals. Carol said that they would add them at no charge. I bought the suit and bought new insulation jumpsuit/socks that were on sale too.

Email communication over the last two weeks was good. They quoted it finished by the 16th, but it was ready yesterday. They installed new zip latex seals at no charge and threw in a new LP hose. I had paid for them to add a P-valve (Light Monkey). I really hit a grand slam with them that day at the sale and was able to stay under budget. So I picked up the drysuit today after work. It was folded and packed in a sealed airtight bag. I went ahead and bought the blue dry gloves and 11mm hood too, but at retail price.

My drysuit class and checkout dives are next week. I'm really excited because this is going to change everything for me with diving. I'm tired of sitting out the winter months here and skipping the last dive on the boat from being cold. I'm happy I could support a local dive business and improve/expand my diving. It's really going to be a great summer.

I've read various comments on here about DUI, including Kathy's in this thread. I've never met her. I'm sorry for her and the way things ended for her at DUI, but I don't want DUI to fail. As a San Diego native, I'm somewhat biased. But they really took care of me. So I'm sticking with them.

Hey I picked up mine from the garage sale yesterday too! Are you doing the dry suit course at San Diego Divers as well (that’s where I’m scheduled)?

 

[Single]

Hey I picked up mine from the garage sale yesterday too! Are you doing the dry suit course at San Diego Divers as well (that’s where I’m scheduled)?

Yes! Class on Thursday and dives on Saturday at the Shores. Looking forward to it. See you there!

 

[Paul M]

I ordered a new TLS 350 in March and my experience was also good.
They took a few extra days getting it to me but it's a great drysuit and fits me very well.
I sent them a few emails, back and forth, with some questions/concerns. Ryan was very quick to help out.
Very satisfied.

Just a quick follow up to my prior message.

I have used my new drysuit for 11 dives and I love it. Top notch quality!

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

I went to my LDS and picked up a Yukon II. It was a return or something and just happened to fit me great so I got a great deal on an already nicely priced drysuit.

While there, I was lamenting about how I couldn't get a TLS 30/30 (the custom one with ankle seals) any longer. He said I think they'll still make them. He picked up his phone, emailed DUI and while we were talking got a reply with a green light. He then took my measurements and about three weeks later I had the 30/30 in my hands.

Goodbye neoprene!!! Haven't been able to dive them yet as all my dives have not required neoprene (lavacore has been enough) but when the water drops below 80.... 30/30 here I come!!!

 

[DerekR]

Goodbye neoprene!!! Haven't been able to dive them yet as all my dives have not required neoprene (lavacore has been enough) but when the water drops below 80.... 30/30 here I come!!!

Good luck with the 30/30. It is my most fragile suit. In about 5 years, the seams around the crotch and arm pits ripped through the waterproof laminate, causing some difficult to seal leaks. I've got a lot of AquaSeal in mine. It seems to be a common problem with the 30/30. While the fabric is light and comfortable, it is much easier to damage than a TLS350.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

Thanks. That makes sense. The 30/30 is basically to replace my 5mil for boat diving in reef water below 80 degrees. Any thing colder, shore based, or technical and i'll be using the Yukon.