Zipper Location on Drysuits

[mfalco]

Everybody mentions that you need help to get into a back zip.
My problem with a back zip is waiting for my buddy to unzip me on a hot day. It can get very hot in a drysuit once you leave the cold water.

 

[oly5050user]

The TLS SE has different boots and no"telescoping" torso, so fit may not be as good as it could be. I would call DUI and talk to 1 of their customer service people. They have always been very helpful when I've had a question. FWIW, I wouldn't own a suit with a back zip. I have 2 DUI's and wouldn't buy anything else.

TLS 350 has a warm neck collar..TLS SE does not..can fit greater range of people in TLS 350..not so with the TLS SE.

 

[brutus_scuba]

I think I'm going to go with the TLS350, the telescoping torso won me over more than anything else. I looked on the website and I can get the rock boot system with both. I think I may also pay for the upgrade to have it custom cut. It just seems that a drysuit is an investment worth making right the first time.

I do appreciate all those who offered their two cents. I have a cheap dry suit now that leaks like crazy and the move to get in to a good suit is going to make all the difference in the world, but making sure it's what I want is important so I do appreciate the input.