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Kirky, As a new member to the forum and a novice diver I'm not giving 'diving' advice. However, as a man who's careful with his dosh and has read that much stuff on drysuits, even J.R.R. Tolkien's books are shorter - I would go for a suit that is manufactured near where you live - 'if you like the suit'. Why - you can get Otter stuff in Bradford and Northern Diver stuff in Lancashire and other stuff elsewhere. What I've found out is that, if you can get to the manufacturer easily in person they are brilliant at customer service. Read a previous post on this site where a suit was sent 'darn sarf' for repair and the problems they had with the speed of repairs. I just bought a brand new ND 'DIVEMASTER' Crushed neoprene suit with thier brand undersuit. It seemed to leak in the right foot. Due to novice status I called them, let them know, carried on with it to make sure it wasn't pilot error with the seals etc. Decided it wasn't and then took it back. They took me into the warehouse, showed me how they tested for leaks, found a tiny one just above the right boot - in my presence - fixed it for nowt within 24 hrs and BECAUSE THEY ARE NEAR WHERE I LIVE I COULD GET IT SORT OUT QUICK STICKS. They probably give good service to everyone but I think being near helps. By the way - I haven't needed the FLEXACON undersuit yet as I'm too warm with it when used twice and I've dived with the suit several times now. I also live near to APEKS and took my regs their for service. The same principle applied - great service and great value. Simon. N.D. If you go for a suit check out all the websites - I bought mine for £500 (inc. u/suit) and found the same package for £400 on a website page 2 weeks after parting with the spondulies - I'll try and find it again and let you know. Simon.  |