Problems with old neoprene drysuits??

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I am approximately 6ft tall and weigh about 215. I use 26lbs integrated into my bcd.
I dive with a steel 95 to reduce some of the weight needed. I am sometimes slightly negative, but it depends on how much air is releaved from the suit at the beginning of the dive.
As you can see, though, the weight is not that much different than for a wetsuit. Steel tanks are definitely the way to go if you use a drysuit.
 
Thanks guys. I think I'll try and buy a cheaper drysuit now and deal with some minor leaks. A leaky drysuit is better than a wet suit in my opinion. I will definately start saving for a nicer drysuit - I just want to get back into the water now!
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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