Looking at Waterproof dx7 any advice
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I’ve been diving a D7 for around 10 years. It is quite durable and has survived hundreds of dives. I did have to replace the zipper and boots last year due to wear but it’s still going strong.
I did not like the Antares glove system that came with it, primarily because I had problems with it coming off underwater. I replaced it with the Ultima system and have had no issues since. The Ultima is a plug and play replacement for the Antares; no modifications required. Replacing gloves can be done in field but is notoriously hard on the fingers. Replacing wrist seals is pretty easy. I have never had to replace the neck seal, so I can’t speak to how that works but I imagine it’s not too bad.
The D7 is a solid suit. You won’t regret it, just make sure you get the right size.
I did not like the Antares glove system that came with it, primarily because I had problems with it coming off underwater. I replaced it with the Ultima system and have had no issues since. The Ultima is a plug and play replacement for the Antares; no modifications required. Replacing gloves can be done in field but is notoriously hard on the fingers. Replacing wrist seals is pretty easy. I have never had to replace the neck seal, so I can’t speak to how that works but I imagine it’s not too bad.
The D7 is a solid suit. You won’t regret it, just make sure you get the right size.
I've owned Poseidon, USIA, DUI, Diving Concepts, and a few Waterproof suits. The D7X is by far the best drysuit I've owned. It is lighter but stronger than other suits, including other Waterproof suits. It only takes a couple of minutes to change wrist or neck seals. I would take the Antares rings and throw them in the recycle bin immediately before diving the suit. Replace them with either the Waterproof Ultimas or Rolock90s.
I am not so happy with the DX7pro that I have owned for 7 years (of which 2 "CoVid" years in which the suit has not been used). After 7 years I needed to replace the zipper, which is due to normal use. The problem is that the glue used in the suit has turned to "powder". This explained why some leaks were hard to link to the wear of the zipper. Powdering of the glue does occur but should not happen after 7 years and can only be expected first after 15 years. Either the quality of the glue is bad or the glue has been wrongly applied. The suit has always been stored in a dark and cool place. This is not what I expected from a hi-end (and hi-price) brand. Re-glueing is not an option because the powdered glue makes it impossible for fresh glue to bind to the fibers of the material. I have now opted for a local dive & sail suit repair company to make one to measure. These companies often make suites for local fire and rescue departments. Prices are generally lower and with much more workmanship, material quality and support.
This post is too absolute to have any value. I have dived a D7 for around 15 years. I acknowledge that I’ve replaced the zipper and attached new boots. However, the suite is solid continues to go strong. All suits require maintenance. The D7 seems no worse thane any other.
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