The Battle: Santi BZ400 Extreme vs Weezle Extreme

[DevilEyeDog]

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME NARROW IT DOWN.

I've narrowed it down to Santi BZ400 vs Weezle Extreme.
(Sorry to all the other brands. You are good I'm sure, but this is what I've gravitated to)

Buoyancy? I've heard Santi requires a lot more weight.
Flexibility? Weezle swears they are better.
Warmth? I'd love someone who actually has worn both. Which one is warmer? Santi says they've got Weezle beat.

So who wins the battle?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

 

[Jack Hammer]

I tried a Weezle several years ago and currently have a BZ400. I prefer the Santi. Best way to find what you prefer is to borrow/rent both and see which suits you better.

 

[DevilEyeDog]

I tried the Santi, but no one has heard of a Weezle let alone sells them here.

 

[EireDiver606]

Are either waterproof on the outside? I think the Santi is? How cold Re your waters for diving with by 400? Chilly chillly

 

[DevilEyeDog]

Last winter when I got got drysuit certified it was 32F or 0C. So it's cold.

I don't believe either one are water proof, but now I'll have to check!

 

[EireDiver606]

Last winter when I got got drysuit certified it was 32F or 0C. So it's cold.

I don't believe either one are water proof, but now I'll have to check!

I meant rain proof. You got me.

 

[Jack Hammer]

Water may bead up on the outer layer of a newer undergarment, I wouldn't rely on that for much.

 

[taimen]

Are either waterproof on the outside? I think the Santi is? How cold Re your waters for diving with by 400? Chilly chillly

No, neither are waterproof. Santi outer layer is polyamide. It does get wet quite easily.
Santi 400 has a long break in period until you are able to find your correct weighting. It will also feel too tight until the material breaks in. I'd say it will change constantly for the first 30+ dives and maybe a wash.
I dive a stock XLL size BZ400x which is oversized according to Santi size chart. It was too tight and restricting for the first 50 dives, now it feels good.

 

[Mr. Sunday]

Have not tried the Santi but I can tell you the Weezle is GTG. Love mine and highly recommend.

 

[DevilEyeDog]

Thanks Taimen and Kgdiver! Good thoughts. I heard the same "break in" period for the Santi and that weighting can be tricky. But, if you're warm then that's great! I also heard great things about Weezle, but there's no way I can try one where I live so I'd have to buy it and take the chance.