driftwood
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Many thanks to the staff at Tom's and White's drysuits for making this happen. I had an interesting time and learned a lot.
Whites Dry Suit Demo Sun Feb 21 - Sp Lake
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heavyjeffd
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I do want to try a DUI, but I'll probably end up with the Whites to be honest. 
driftwood
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I think Jeff is referring to the fee Aquarena Center charges for nonscience divers to use the training area.
I do want to try a DUI, but I'll probably end up with the Whites to be honest.
Jeff,
I'll be glad to let you try my Fusion if you like. It's a L/XL.
Carrie
Ugh. I'm missing too much diving!
Florida Scuba Divers
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I am trying to decide between a Whites Fusion or the DUI Tropical. I will only be using the suit in water temps down to 60 degrees. Can anyone help with which suit is better? Thanks, John
John,
I own a Fusion with tech LE skin, so I can tell you about that. I am sure that others will chime in about the DUI's.
The warmth of the drysuit depends on the undergarments. I get cold very easily. I have the the MK2 undergarment for warmer waters like Spring Lake and the gulf. I have the MK3 for colder water, like the 50 degree lake right now.
The nice thing about the Fusion is the skin the covers it. I have no experience with other DS's, but it is suppose to make the air bubble easier to manage. I can gain or lose a few pounds and my DS still fits. I have the Fusion boots, but I tried the EVO's at the demo and liked them much better so I have a pair on order.
The downside of the Fusion is that it takes a long time to dry.
Here's a thread you might find of interest, http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/exposure-suits/321796-dui-really-best.html.
I agree with Carrie about the White Fusion as I also own one and they are great. I dive in cold water 50 and under, so a complete dry suit is a must. There are some advantages to the tropical DS. They have seals around the leg opening so you can wear your normal Bootes and fins, where the Fusion has built in boot liners that are attached to the suit and you need to use White boots and in most cases require larger fins. The tropical DS also is lighter weight and go on and off much easier, and can be worn year round.
Hope that helps.
Dan
Hope that helps.
Dan
Florida Scuba Divers
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Does Whites have a tropical DS where you can wear your current booties?
White's also has the Catalyst, but this is a pretty heavy duty DS. White's also has the MK1 undergarment which is lighter weight, but you can wear just about anything underneath. The inside bilaminate bag encompasses the feet, but the skin ends above the ankle and is attached to the bilaminate. I know of people who wear wetsuit booties with their Fusion.
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