ultraflex materials - worth it?

[DOCJDH]

Hi, been doing mostly warm water dives for years but face some colder waters in the Gulf soon. Cold as in 60s for bottom temp. Also 30 lbs heavier so old suit is out.

Local shops have some Henderson stuff, which comes in Thermoprene which they advertise as extra flexible. But the Internet says Henderson's Hyperflex is their ultra flexible material. Anyone know the skinny on this story? None of the Hyperflex were in stock to try out - just the Thermoprene.

I have a muscular build and too many suites restrict my arm movment. So this topic of ultraflexible material sounds interesting.

I invite comments and many thanks in advance. Nothing worse than a suit that's uncomfortable and can't be returned!

 

[IDS3]

Look at Pinnacle's website. Give the Elastiprene models a good lookover. They are very flexible and stretch a lot.

 

[TimKy]

I have a 3mm Henderson H2 which is supposed to be their most comfortable suit. I've only used it once so far, but it was comfortable to the point of forgetting that I had it on. It's very flexible and very easy to get on and off.

Some reviews have mentioned the tightness of the wrist cuffs. They are snug, but I don't find them overly tight. The reviews about the durability of the suit are mixed and range from "it still looks brand new" to "the stitching came out of the seams on the first dive" so I guess I will just have to see how it holds up. I checked out the seams on mine when I first got it to make sure they all looked in good shape and they did.

I really think I'm going to like this suit.

 

[DOCJDH]

Anyone familiar with Henderson's Thermoprene? It is supposed to be an ultraflex (below the H2 level and Hyperflex level). I have a feeling the salesman is trying to hype it. It does flex compared to neoprene, but what doesn't?

Looking into the Elastiprene but problem always is finding someone local so you can try it on.

 

[DOCJDH]

Look at Pinnacle's website. Give the Elastiprene models a good lookover. They are very flexible and stretch a lot.

Hey, good info. Searched on Elastiprene and found Scubadiving.com which has comparisons for the materials I mentioned plus others.

Thanks

 

[DeusVerto]

I have a 3mm Henderson H2 as well, and now that you mention it, the wrist cuffs ARE tight, but not to the point of discomfort. I like the velcro seals around the ankles as opposed to zippers; we'll see how well they hold up.

If movement in your arms is a concern, definitely invest in the H2 and you won't have to worry any longer.