[Mal Bridgeman]

Originally Posted by Dungannon-diver

I do enjoy the warnth of my neo suit so possibly stay neo as dnt wana be too bulked up with layers, thanx for the info

Gaz

You have to be bulked up to some degree whether you have neo or membrane. There is also the issue of how tight you run the suit. I was lways taught tight and in a neoprene suit it became very restrictive.

I have now changed to membrane.

The most important thing is that it is cut and fitted correctly, rarely achievable OffThePeg I think .... I use a membrane at the moment and would not change it .... I am bulked up with layers over winter but still manage to perform shutdowns and as an example did over 70 mins in just under 5degC water.....though hands were chilly at the end.

As a general view on all such matters, people will recommend what they have ... I think it's worth understanding why the ones that have changed did that and whether thei circumstances apply to you.

As well as Seaskin there is Protec or possibly Polar Bears in the sort of price bracket you are talking of.

HTH
Mal