Sigh... Frustrated with Dive Rite again...

Guys, I'm now on my 3rd replacement EXP 905 Drysuit with Dive Rite. The suits keep separating at the seems on the back and on the legs. No it's not being abused, in fact it's only got about 20 dives on it, and has been babied. It looks like it was not glued/welded properly, there's no adhersion (is that a word) in some spots on the outside, and the threading is the only thing holding it together.

The last time this happened it took about 8 months to get a new drysuit from DR.

I have an RMA, but honestly, I'm sick of defective suits. Is there another suit in the price range of the 905 that doesn't have the issues the 905 has?

I know you get what you pay for, but DR used to be known for quality.

Thanks.

see if edd has a black ice that will fit you

Try the Hollis drysuit. They are pretty inexpensive for a drysuit and I have heard a lot of good things about them from my buddies that dive with them. When it is time for me to get a new one that is what I am going to go with. I know it is a drive for you but Scuba Quest in Brandon has a few of them in stock if you want to check them out.

Strange, my 905 has at least a couple hundred dives on it and I do abuse it. I have had it since they first came out. I don't know if DR is known for quality, but I do know they have had outstanding customer service. I have had numerous chances to use it on a variety of their products.

Dale

Bletso, that must have been the first generation. The ones that came out last year or the year before are not seamed as well. When Gamble says they're junk, you tend to listen.

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Originally Posted by Superlyte27

Bletso, that must have been the first generation. The ones that came out last year or the year before are not seamed as well. When Gamble says they're junk, you tend to listen.

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I listened to Steve and got rid of mine. I did a toal of 1 dry dive with it in a period of a year (about 100 dives). Crotch seams were always leaking and then the boots cracked along the edges. Tons of aquaseal on the inside made it look like a 20 year old suit. I got a different suit and have been happy and dry ever since. I got a Santi, by the way.