Drysuits - DUI or OThree

[MidnightCowboy]

Being in the market for a new drysuit, I've narrowed it down to either DUI or OThree. Anyone have any opinions, differences between the 2?

Basically, i'm after a Neoprene, MTM, long lasting suit. I am slightly put off the DUI by the rockboot system so am leaning towards the O3 should I be worried about this?

If OThree, is there much of a difference between the MSF and the RI 2/100, i'm led to believe the RI material is thinner and more flexible?

Cheers Guys

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

narrowed it down to either DUI or OThree.

Anyone have any opinions,

OH there will be lots

[Rob Dobson]

I would say that it depends on what sort of diving you are doing...

If you are set on just those 2 (and I would question that), then if you were looking at a membrane suit for the flexibility then I would say go with the DUI. However you have stated that you want a neoprene suit so I would say go with O'three.

Being based in the UK will make support a lot easier as well.

What sort of build are you? I have a spare and hardly used ri/200 that you could try. Would fit a slim 5'10"-6'1" person.

[Jules77]

I suspect that you have opened the floodgates now.

I have an O3, 2/100 off the peg drysuit which I bought 2 years ago. It has travelled, instructed etc with me and is extremely hard wearing. Also O3 have brilliant customer service.

The 2/100 is more flexible, I found particularly around the shoulders...

[David Tombs]

Pity, any sensible person goes to Otters for a membrane

[tonhil]

I would strongly recommend that you get one from the local boys. Correct fit and after sales service are very important and it is so much easier if they happen to be vaguely near.

[Scubee]

O'Threeeeeee

That is my preference, anyway, although from what i have seen the DUI seem to be good.

O'three, for me, anyway, win hands down on the quality of their suits and their after sales service. I stay warm in mine, and it is a Dry Suit, not a 'bit damo in some areas but at least I don't need a towel' suit or an 'oh hell, I am wet again' suit.

I had the MSF, but much prefer my thinner, RI 2/100 mtm

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[wreckweasel]

Pros and cons to both, but theres a lot to be said for being able to drive to the manufacturer if things get desparate.

[MidnightCowboy]

Cheers Guys.

I was after a Neo for a couple of reasons, I've had a Membrane previously and found it to restrictive (1st suit, probab;y down to being badly fitted) and Dive a neo at the moment and find it very warm and very flexable.

Its definatly looking like the O3 at the mo. Do DUI even do a MTM service??

Rob, I am slim, 6ft. You have me very intrested. PM me with details please !!

[Mark Powell]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

I was after a Neo for a couple of reasons, I've had a Membrane previously and found it to restrictive (1st suit, probab;y down to being badly fitted) and Dive a neo at the moment and find it very warm and very flexable.

Sounds like the membrane didn't fit you properly. A well fitted membrane should be just as flexible as a well fitted neoprene.

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

Its definatly looking like the O3 at the mo. Do DUI even do a MTM service??

DUI certainly do a MTM service but they are based in the US and so there is the inevitable delay/shipping issues. Service is local as Hydrotech, the UK distributor, are based near Stoney. Hydrotech can do fairly major repairs and alterations in the UK.