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I'm brand new to diving and thinking about purchasing my own gear. I live in new england and plan on diving locally in the summer months here, I will be traveling to New Zealand in december and january month, possibly back to New Zealand and Australia in May and June, and Florida in the winter. Based on advice I've recieved so far this will require a 7mm wetsuit. I was considering the Henderson Thermoprene but after reading some of post here, I'm now starting to think it might be better to go a different route.
A little bit more about me. I'm a student and as such don't have a lot of money as such I don't want to spend a lot of money replacing gear that falls apart. After all it is better to spend 400 dollars for something that last several years than 200 for something that has be replaced every year. But at the same time would prefer not to spend more than necassary to get decent quality gear.
Other post have indicated Pinnacle or Wetwear, which Pinnacle's are good? Which is better, and what about other brands Deep See, XS,...etc
The other thing I was wondering was how much does having to alter a wetsuit effect the price?
In laymans terms
I'm looking for a versitalle wetsuit that provides good warmth and will last at a good price.
any advice would be greatly appriciated
Ernest
A little bit more about me. I'm a student and as such don't have a lot of money as such I don't want to spend a lot of money replacing gear that falls apart. After all it is better to spend 400 dollars for something that last several years than 200 for something that has be replaced every year. But at the same time would prefer not to spend more than necassary to get decent quality gear.
Other post have indicated Pinnacle or Wetwear, which Pinnacle's are good? Which is better, and what about other brands Deep See, XS,...etc
The other thing I was wondering was how much does having to alter a wetsuit effect the price?
In laymans terms
I'm looking for a versitalle wetsuit that provides good warmth and will last at a good price.
any advice would be greatly appriciated
Ernest