I have a question that i would like some more experienced divers to answer for me.
Currently i have a 3mm steamer wetsuit which fits me fine, but i am getting fairly cold after an hour in the water.
this is based around my experiences in sydney in may. so its going to get colder for me.
I have a small sized suit btw.
this is what i have now. i think i am getting cold because of the seams not being glued and the zipper not having glued stitching allowing cold water in. as well as having rolled cuffs.
i paid 159 so it was my first wetsuit and is good for summer and sort of warmer water, but i want to dive all year round. so i think a 7mm is a good investment,
Introducing the fantastic new Adrenalin Camo Stealth Steamer, a high quality 3mm stretch neoprene wetsuit which comes in a camouflauge design. This provides a blurred shape which fish have trouble recognizing, enabling closer interaction with fish - it's almost like cheating. The wetsuit also features heavy duty knee pads, a cushion padded chest panel for chest loading, dependable YKK No.10 zips and flatlock stitching & a panel design which prevents underarm rashing.
What my little drama is all about is that when i was at my LDS the nice lady told me she had a suit that she thought would fit me.
it was 900 dollars and was very nice. but a bit too much money for a first wetsuit.
the suit is a Beuchat Focea 2 Comfort 7mm, and at the moment beuchat.com.au is having a 50% off sale so that same suit is now 399.50 with free postage.(only for aussies sorry)
this brings it into my price range.
and the blurb..
Comes with Hood.
The Focea line is the flagship suit from the first company to make a diving wetsuit.
Movement made easier by the use of finer materials and adapted design in the "Flex System" areas on elbows and knees.
Oversized protective pads made of flexible "Supratex" material in the most exposed areas.
Special resin ink is used to limit wear and tear at the shoulders, buttocks, and chest.
Collar has a small front zip equipped with an Elaskin gusset.
Ultra-flexible "reversible" double sleeves at the Wrists and Ankles for ease in putting on and effective water-tightness.
New "Water Dam System" for a water-tight back closure.
The Elaskin hood has an Air Escape System design which allows residual air to escape and the Equalizing System on the ear area help with equalising.
Hood design has seamless facial seal (no bothersome seam).
Safety: Visible during day or night due to the Red or Orange luminescent ink on the top of the hood. Increased water-tightness between the hood suit through smooth zones which bind together.
Specific shape of the lower part of the hood allows for all head movement without letting water in.
My question is..
should i pay the 400 dollars now and get one of these in the hope that it will last me many warm years?
the sizing for the Small size is a bit bigger than my current one, and the hips is the part where it most differs from my actual hips. but for 399.50 is it a case of "its a great wetsuit at a great price, go for it?"
or should i wait untill i am actually unable to stay in the water for more than 30 mins before i go and buy one that fits perfectly? and pay the enormous price that would go with it.
i am worried that if i dont buy it now, i wont be able to afford it when it goes back up to 900 dollars.
thoughts?
Currently i have a 3mm steamer wetsuit which fits me fine, but i am getting fairly cold after an hour in the water.
this is based around my experiences in sydney in may. so its going to get colder for me.
I have a small sized suit btw.
this is what i have now. i think i am getting cold because of the seams not being glued and the zipper not having glued stitching allowing cold water in. as well as having rolled cuffs.
i paid 159 so it was my first wetsuit and is good for summer and sort of warmer water, but i want to dive all year round. so i think a 7mm is a good investment,
Introducing the fantastic new Adrenalin Camo Stealth Steamer, a high quality 3mm stretch neoprene wetsuit which comes in a camouflauge design. This provides a blurred shape which fish have trouble recognizing, enabling closer interaction with fish - it's almost like cheating. The wetsuit also features heavy duty knee pads, a cushion padded chest panel for chest loading, dependable YKK No.10 zips and flatlock stitching & a panel design which prevents underarm rashing.
What my little drama is all about is that when i was at my LDS the nice lady told me she had a suit that she thought would fit me.
it was 900 dollars and was very nice. but a bit too much money for a first wetsuit.
the suit is a Beuchat Focea 2 Comfort 7mm, and at the moment beuchat.com.au is having a 50% off sale so that same suit is now 399.50 with free postage.(only for aussies sorry)
this brings it into my price range.
and the blurb..
Comes with Hood.
The Focea line is the flagship suit from the first company to make a diving wetsuit.
Movement made easier by the use of finer materials and adapted design in the "Flex System" areas on elbows and knees.
Oversized protective pads made of flexible "Supratex" material in the most exposed areas.
Special resin ink is used to limit wear and tear at the shoulders, buttocks, and chest.
Collar has a small front zip equipped with an Elaskin gusset.
Ultra-flexible "reversible" double sleeves at the Wrists and Ankles for ease in putting on and effective water-tightness.
New "Water Dam System" for a water-tight back closure.
The Elaskin hood has an Air Escape System design which allows residual air to escape and the Equalizing System on the ear area help with equalising.
Hood design has seamless facial seal (no bothersome seam).
Safety: Visible during day or night due to the Red or Orange luminescent ink on the top of the hood. Increased water-tightness between the hood suit through smooth zones which bind together.
Specific shape of the lower part of the hood allows for all head movement without letting water in.
My question is..
should i pay the 400 dollars now and get one of these in the hope that it will last me many warm years?
the sizing for the Small size is a bit bigger than my current one, and the hips is the part where it most differs from my actual hips. but for 399.50 is it a case of "its a great wetsuit at a great price, go for it?"
or should i wait untill i am actually unable to stay in the water for more than 30 mins before i go and buy one that fits perfectly? and pay the enormous price that would go with it.
i am worried that if i dont buy it now, i wont be able to afford it when it goes back up to 900 dollars.
thoughts?
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