PaulB
I would recommend contacting Bob3 here on the board. I bought a Viking Xtreme from him many months ago and have had it in waters as warm as 81 and as well as under the ice. Great price, his service is great, fast replies to questions and here is the "kicker. Bob3 and I never met but by giving him my proportions (via email) he was able to get me a suit that, as recent as this weekend, I am still receiving comments on regarding how it fits. Some people have even commented about my "custom suit" because it fits great, not baggy in the least. Trim fit yet maintaining a full range of motion for valve drills (nod to wb416). I tell them that it's an off the shelf size and that has impressed those that have commented.
I was looking at a suit which was much more expensive, a certain DUI suit, but couldn't stand the thought of a 6 week surface interval while they made my suit. I figured that I'll make my mistakes on this one and purchase a "better one" later on. Well, I'm so impressed with the suit ( as well as how our transaction progressed) that I may very well purchase my next suit from him as well. Dry gloves are another issue, but the suit has held up very well. (Those that dove with me this winter who are on the board reading this will probably be laughing at the comment about the gloves) Some guys I know only use a drysuit when it is cold out. I'm diving year round dry. Once you try it, you may not go back to any other way.
In the event some of you might think I'm "connected" to Bob3, I'm not. Don't know the guy personally, but I was impressed with how I was treated and since he is a member here, at least make contact with him and see where it goes from there. I've gotten a lot of great information here as well as help, referrals and recommendations and I figure its time to pass on some of the good experiences I've had.
Best Regards
Don
I would recommend contacting Bob3 here on the board. I bought a Viking Xtreme from him many months ago and have had it in waters as warm as 81 and as well as under the ice. Great price, his service is great, fast replies to questions and here is the "kicker. Bob3 and I never met but by giving him my proportions (via email) he was able to get me a suit that, as recent as this weekend, I am still receiving comments on regarding how it fits. Some people have even commented about my "custom suit" because it fits great, not baggy in the least. Trim fit yet maintaining a full range of motion for valve drills (nod to wb416). I tell them that it's an off the shelf size and that has impressed those that have commented.
I was looking at a suit which was much more expensive, a certain DUI suit, but couldn't stand the thought of a 6 week surface interval while they made my suit. I figured that I'll make my mistakes on this one and purchase a "better one" later on. Well, I'm so impressed with the suit ( as well as how our transaction progressed) that I may very well purchase my next suit from him as well. Dry gloves are another issue, but the suit has held up very well. (Those that dove with me this winter who are on the board reading this will probably be laughing at the comment about the gloves) Some guys I know only use a drysuit when it is cold out. I'm diving year round dry. Once you try it, you may not go back to any other way.
In the event some of you might think I'm "connected" to Bob3, I'm not. Don't know the guy personally, but I was impressed with how I was treated and since he is a member here, at least make contact with him and see where it goes from there. I've gotten a lot of great information here as well as help, referrals and recommendations and I figure its time to pass on some of the good experiences I've had.
Best Regards
Don
