Drysuit Dilemma

[Scu-bamboo]

Right YD...yet again i need some help!

i am think of buying a drysuit...and dont really have a clue where to start!
first off...membreain or neo?

will i need made to measure as i am about 5.6 - 8stone - 5-6 foot size.
I like the Oceanic Flexi one but the website is not very helpfull and i cant find a local stockist.

and what sort of undersuit should i go for?

whats the cheapest i could pick up a decent one
or does anyone have one they could sell me?

thinking about it now, i am going away all summer, so would it be better to just wait and get one after - or should i bu one now as basically i keep all the money i earn as i dont pay bills, tax etc at the moment - but will be doing next year

Thanks, Nat xx

[Woz]

Dry Suits from Seaskin Custom Drysuits

MTM suit and very very nice they are too

[Scu-bamboo]

Thanks Woz
off to get the tap measure out now lol

xx

[tom1987]

Well it just happens that you know someone connected to a oceanic dealer

[endoman]

Go to Seaskin, it's only just up the road from you, let them measure and advise, there is nothing more to say.

[Secondopsman]

Go to seaskin i went last thursday really nice bloke and very helpful to and added bonus not far from you either
Pete

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by Woz

Dry Suits from Seaskin Custom Drysuits

MTM suit and very very nice they are too

Originally Posted by endoman

Go to Seaskin, it's only just up the road from you, let them measure and advise, there is nothing more to say.

Originally Posted by Secondopsman

Go to seaskin i went last thursday really nice bloke and very helpful to and added bonus not far from you either
Pete

...and again. SEASKIN!

I have one of their membranes as do quite a few YDers, but I have fondled Prometheus's Seaskin neo and it is loverleee too.

[PeeBee]

another vote, they are great

[ShinyD]

A word of caution in among all these Seaskin cries...

You need to choose the drysuit that's right for you. I have no beef with Seaskin - they're nice suits - but the choice of what's best for you is a personal choice.

You'll find that divers are great at pushing the equipment they've chosen as the best option for anyone that asks a generic 'what the best xxx?' (me included!), but my experience over the last 10 months is that what's best is what does the job and what you're most comfortable with and not necessarily what's best for your buddy.

You should be looking at all kinds of suits and trying on different types - even diving them if possible. You might find that you prefer neoprene over membrane, or membrane over neoprene, this manufacturers material/cut over that manufacturers material/cut.

There are few options for 'try before you buy' in diving, so it's even more important to get the decision right before you buy.

There are all sorts of considerations about suits that should be considered, other than the basic neoprene/membrane. Cost is an obvious one, ruggedness of the suit (can it be used daily, or is it essentially a hobby one?), cut of the suit, boots and their fit, valves and placement, zip and placement, seals and type of, customer service following purchase...

I've been through all of these myself over the last few months and decided on an O'three neoprene, because it was right for me.

Ask the question, listen to advice and then make your decision based on what the right choice is for you!

[endoman]

Originally Posted by ShinyD

A word of caution in among all these Seaskin cries...

You need to choose the drysuit that's right for you. I have no beef with Seaskin - they're nice suits - but the choice of what's best for you is a personal choice.

You'll find that divers are great at pushing the equipment they've chosen as the best option for anyone that asks a generic 'what the best xxx?' (me included!), but my experience over the last 10 months is that what's best is what does the job and what you're most comfortable with and not necessarily what's best for your buddy.

You should be looking at all kinds of suits and trying on different types - even diving them if possible. You might find that you prefer neoprene over membrane, or membrane over neoprene, this manufacturers material/cut over that manufacturers material/cut.

There are few options for 'try before you buy' in diving, so it's even more important to get the decision right before you buy.

There are all sorts of considerations about suits that should be considered, other than the basic neoprene/membrane. Cost is an obvious one, ruggedness of the suit (can it be used daily, or is it essentially a hobby one?), cut of the suit, boots and their fit, valves and placement, zip and placement, seals and type of, customer service following purchase...

I've been through all of these myself over the last few months and decided on an O'three neoprene, because it was right for me.

Ask the question, listen to advice and then make your decision based on what the right choice is for you!

Dave

I thought you loved the Waterproof suit? What does the O3 do that the Waterproof doesn't?