Which is the best dry suit

[SubMariner]

Yes i have looking into abyss but i am not into neoprene srysuits.

Abyss makes suits out of materials other than neoprene.

Other companies to consider: Brooks, Atlan, Whites, Wardell.

Just thought I'd throw that in as well.

Personally, I use a DUI.

 

[yoda4x4]

SubMariner,

Just a question... when I went on Abyss's website, they only list neoprene suits. If they offer a non-neoprene one, where is it on their site? Also, I didn't see any pricing on their site either.

Thanks,
David

 

[Arnaud]

JonnyB, even though their pics (and choice of colors) are far from great (both in their catalog and on the website), the actual explanation of their lineup is pretty good.

They basically have 4 types of suits:
1. Crushed Neoprene (CF200)
2. Trilam, polyester-based (CLX450)
3. 50/50, trilam & CN (FLX50/50)
4. Trilam, nylon-based (CLS350)

They also have 2 cheaper entries but I am not familiar with them (nylon TLSSE & neoprene CNSE).

You'll find that DUI has a lot of options. The suits can really be customized to your liking.

No matter which brand you choose, I would caution about ordering a suit online or on the phone. A good fit is really important for a DS. You may need a custom-sized or a stock-sized may work for you. But you won't really know until your measurements are properly taken or you try the suit on.

Are you going to travel on the continent any time soon? It may be the best way for you to order the suit.

It's a big investment that can last a long time. Choose wisely.

 

[SubMariner]

SubMariner,

Just a question... when I went on Abyss's website, they only list neoprene suits. If they offer a non-neoprene one, where is it on their site? Also, I didn't see any pricing on their site either.

Thanks,
David

Take a look here:

http://www.abysmal.com/web/products/hardware/drysuits.html

 

[Mo2vation]

Yes there is, but the reason has more to do with marketing and snob appeal than suit quality.

You say that likes a bad thing. I'm not entirely sure its true (the knock on their quality) but lets address these two separately. What's wrong with "snob appeal"...?

K

 

[JonnyB]

One reason i realy liked the Typhoon CNK-Tech is their really great placing for the zipper. I dont know if it is a good place to have it but it looks really goood.
Its a front zip but instead of having it going across the chest, this one is halfway around your belly... Difficult to explain it but i saw one guy wearing one and i was amazed...

/Jonny

 

[Bob3]

If you're thinking about the Viking Pro Tech or Combat suits, better hurry.
Viking has put further production on hold 'till they can nail down an affordable material source.
With the way international exchange rates have been going, the suits would've had to retail well over $3000.

 

[SubMariner]

You say that likes a bad thing. I'm not entirely sure its true (the knock on their quality) but lets address these two separately. What's wrong with "snob appeal"...?

K

I'm on the 5th year of having a DUI 350TLS and I still love it. Pearce's crushed neoprene CF200 that he got over 10 years ago is still viable, but even DUIs can undergo the dreaded "suit shrinkage" He got a DUI 350TLS when I got mine.

Snob appeal or not, they make bloody good suits.

 

[Bob3]

What's wrong with "snob appeal"...?

Shelling out the extra $500 (or more) just for the label is the biggest drawback.
Other than that, they're OK as long as they're in a sport environment.
Just stay away from the low profile exhaust valves, shipping half way around the world for a valve replacement can be a tad steep.

 

[JonnyB]

i thought low profile exhaust valve was a good sollution.
By the way what are the pros and cons of having the inlet valve on the breast and on the thigh?

/Jonny