| I started a similar thread this time last year, I did get some good pointers but not enough to make a conclusive decision. I was ready to buy another neoprene suit, but the consensus from YD and Friends was membrane.
My story is.....
I started with a Northern Divers Neoprene suit, god that was toasty all year round, I dived every weekend I could, the lakes, quarries, and the sea. It was good for everything I could throw at it. Now, bearing in mind that as a newbie my criteria was a tad different to the 40 - 50 metre wrecks I am now diving.
I moved to a twinset and found that the rear zip was a tad to restrictive, so I replced my ND Neoprene to an Otter Brittanic Membrane with a front entry, I do not dive as much as I did, not that keen on 3 degree lakes, but my diving is proably more intense, most dives are 40 metres plus.
One year on, I am still happy and confident that my membrane will be OK, (with my Weezle Extreme and base layer (cheap thermals ).
Although the only conclusive fact from Membrane vs Neoprene is, having dived both - I cannot advise as to the best, but I would certainly say without doubt a neoprene neck and cuff seal is the only way to go.
Hope this helps - Although, I wish we could dive in wetsuits is the best answer I could give at this moment in time.
Hope this helps...  |