Weezle DrySuit Undergarments...

[DavidInNH]

Hi folks. As long as we're talking about different undergarments, I've got a drysuit on order and obtained the DUI Thinsulate Ultra 400G jumpsuit which is supposed to be good for 35-50 degree temps. (I didn't really research this much since I got the jumpsuit for $125 and know I couldn't have gotten anything else for this price.)

Anybody have any words of wisdom on this jumpsuit? Assuming it is too much to wear above the 50 degree mark, what do you folks use in the 50-60 degree range? (Above that, I'd probably still dive wet.)

Thanks.

 

[Soggy]

Assuming it is too much to wear above the 50 degree mark, what do you folks use in the 50-60 degree range?

It isn't too much for above 50 degrees. I have only once been too warm in the water, and that was diving in a drysuit in Florida with 85 degree surface temps. Plus, when does it ever get above 50 degrees here? Below 50 feet or so, it'll remain in the 40s for almost the entire season.

If you do manage to make yourself too warm somehow, a 200g thinsulate undergarment (also Type-B, Boot thinsulate, like the 400g, *not* type-c which is uncompressed) will do you well.

(Above that, I'd probably still dive wet.)

Probably not....once you go dry, you probably won't go back.

 

[mossym]

the people i see around here in 400g in 50deg water generally have another layer on with it...so i don't think you will be too warm..

 

[Tampico_ED]

Well....I have used my Weezle Extreme (not plus) in 39oF waters and was plenty warm after 1 hr. And YES Dui undergarment has to be layered !

 

[mwpowell]

Man, I'm jealous!!! Where did you get the 400g jumpsuit for $125?

BTW, has anybody got experience with both the 400G and Weezles? I'lld be interested in a comparisons from someone who has dived both.

Mike

Hi folks. As long as we're talking about different undergarments, I've got a drysuit on order and obtained the DUI Thinsulate Ultra 400G jumpsuit which is supposed to be good for 35-50 degree temps. (I didn't really research this much since I got the jumpsuit for $125 and know I couldn't have gotten anything else for this price.)

Anybody have any words of wisdom on this jumpsuit? Assuming it is too much to wear above the 50 degree mark, what do you folks use in the 50-60 degree range? (Above that, I'd probably still dive wet.)

Thanks.

 

[mwpowell]

Why on earth did they reinforce the shoulders (back, really) with heavier material to prevent a stuck zipper but not continue this down the left chest area where front entry suits are likely to have problems with the material getting caught?

I've got the same complaint. My Weezle has a nice big "battle scar" from the front zipper.

Mike

 

[Soggy]

Yes, I did one dive in a Weezle Extreme in 55 degree water and was freezing after an hour. I now dive 400g thinsulate pretty much exclusively and am rarely cold except during the surface interval in Dec-February.

If you dive with the suit lofted up, maybe the extreme is warmer, but it is not a good choice for an undergarment since it compresses so easily. I mean, come on, they ADVERTISE that it can be crushed up into the size of a football. What does that tell you about the gas trapping abilities of the suit? Think about what actually insulates you in an undergarment....I'll give you a hint, it's *not* the material itself...

BTW, has anybody got experience with both the 400G and Weezles? I'lld be interested in a comparisons from someone who has dived both.

 

[Tampico_ED]

There are two different Weezle undergarments....
Weezle Extreme
Weezle Extreme PLUS

All my comments so far are based on the Extreme. I cannot imagine how warm I will be in a PLUS.

It is not fair or accurate to compare a DUI 400G vs. Extreme.... you can compare 400G and Extreme PLUS !

Here is what some people said
http://www.bayareadivers.net/wb416/reports/WeezleTryouts.shtm

Buy
http://www.covci.com/catalog/produc...id=30&osCsid=067f061d2cc8139600d52046f210deb4

Thanks

 

[DavidInNH]

Man, I'm jealous!!! Where did you get the 400g jumpsuit for $125?
...
Mike

eBay - where else? I didn't do much research but figured for the price I was paying, it was worth a chance. If I don't like it, I'm sure I can resell it and get my investment back.

 

[mwpowell]

eBay - where else? I didn't do much research but figured for the price I was paying, it was worth a chance. If I don't like it, I'm sure I can resell it and get my investment back.

OK, I should of guessed ebay. You did well my friend.

Mike