Skin with fleece like lining

[ronscuba]

I have a Pinnacle skin with a fleece like lining. It was inexpensive and the lining provided a little extra warmth underwater, but a lot more warmth topside and blocked the windchill.

They don't sell this anymore.

Anything out there like this ?

 

[Doby45]

I have a 5mm SEAC WarmFlex and of the few SEAC products I like this is one of them. Very nice wetsuit and it has the fleecy, furry, hairy type lining on the inside and it is very warm.

 

[Bali1]

I have a Pinnacle skin with a fleece like lining. It was inexpensive and the lining provided a little extra warmth underwater, but a lot more warmth topside and blocked the windchill.

They don't sell this anymore.

Anything out there like this ?

Like the old Polartec tropical dive suits? I used one for years until I started needed neoprene.

Wetwear can make you a custom one. I don't know of any off-the-rack equivalents.

 

[BreeAbyss]

What about Lavacore/Lavaskin or Sharkskin suits?

 

[diversteve]

Lavacore makes at least one: http://www.leisurepro.com/p-lvcm/lavacore-by-oceanic-mens-full-suit

OUTER Lycia layer is a 6.35 oz./10.8 sq. feet (180g/sq. m) knitted nylon wrap knit Tricot with water repellant treatment to ensure fast water runoff and anti wind chill properties.

INTER layer is an impermeable breathable Micro-porous high stretch Polyurethane (PU) film which is wind proof and breathable allowing perspiration to be drawn away in hot conditions.

INNER Fleece layer is a 8.47 oz./10.8 sq. feet (180g/sq. m) 4 way stretch polyester fleece with elastane. It has anti-pill treatment, as well as anti-microbial treatment to reduce odors and eliminate bacteria.

 

[ronscuba]

Problem with Lavacore, Sharkskin or any of the other latest neutral buoyancy suits is price.

I paid around $50-$75 for the Pinnacle skin with fleece liner. Kind of apples and oranges. The main benefit of the fleece liner vs. plain skin is on the boat. It blocks wind, dries fast and feels warm.

I am researching for my wife. She has a plain skin. We dive warm water. Her hooded vest keeps her plenty warm under water, but she is jealous of my Pinnacle skin.

 

[1bubbleoff]

Unisex Polyolefin HotSkins® with Spine Pad • Henderson Aquatics

 

[TN Traveler]

Henderson used to make the "Trilam" suits, but they were a bit pricey. Divers Direct in Key Largo has them under their EVO label for under $100.

 

[Rick_A]

I have a Henderson "Maxx" polartec type wet suit that I really like. It is a thin neoprene with a fussy lining. It says on the sleeve " Equals 2.5 mm". Henderson doesn't make this any more.

I would like to get a similar wetsuit for my wife. Is the EVO mentioned in the previous post similar? Any other suggestions for warm water Polartec type wet suit that won't break the bank?

Thanks

 

[Malarky]

Older thread but...Scubapro makes one. I got mine for like $55. They also have their primo Pyroflex for a lot more money.
If you let the Sharkskin sit in your cart on Leisurepro the price comes down to $93. Not too shabby.