US divers: have you bought a UK drysuit?

[Aviatrr]

Have anyone US citizens ever bought a UK drysuit directly off of the Internet or through mail order? If so, what has your experience been? What pitfalls are out there? Any problems with customs? What kind of duty did you pay?

I purchased a DUI CLx450 from SDS Watersports (sdswatersports.co.uk) several months ago. Transaction was smooth, and I received the drysuit within 5 days(and that was over a holiday weekend) of ordering. They sell the suits for a few dollars over cost for US dealers. The only caveat is that any warranty work has to be sent back to the dealer, rather than direct to DUI in San Diego.

I love my CLx. I have about 50 dives on it now. I guess I was lucky that I didn't have to order a custom size - the stock Large was perfectly suited for me, and fits great.

Mike

 

[Bob3]

OUCH! Having to go to the UK to get a US made suit sorta says something about the way markups are done stateside.
At least you don't have to pay import duties (about 4% + $25 processing fee for a broker)on items made in the US.