USIA opinions

[sailordiver11]

any thoughts on this dry suit. i have the opportunity to purchase a new/used techniflex model for $1000 with undergarments and bag.

thanks for your help.

 

[macado]

any thoughts on this dry suit. i have the opportunity to purchase a new/used techniflex model for $1000 with undergarments and bag.

thanks for your help.

I own a USIA Techniflex that I bought used and have since put about ~200-250 dives on. Other than changing wrist seals, the suit as been great.

What kind of undergarments does it come with? If it's used, how old is it? Have you tried the suit on? Fit is really important, i've found some USIA suits can be a little bulky but mine fits me very well. It's a good price for a new suit.

 

[sailordiver11]

Thanks for the reply. I ended up buying it for $800. It was worn once in a pool and that's it. It came withe the heavier USIA undergarments, not sure which one. Probably will invest in a lighter undergarment for warmer weather. It fits vy well I think. I need to cut the neck seal a little. It is a little tough to get my head in, but I think because I'm not use to getting in that way. The other suit I've used was a across the chest type.

 

[antattack]

Mine is now fifteen years old. I've replaced the neck and wrist seals once. I have about 150 dives on the suit and have not had any problems. I have rock boots integrated into my suit, they run a bit large and have no cleat on the heels, so I added a bead of shoe goo to the heal and problem solved.