Drysuits: Too many choices

[NJCaver]

I'm looking to purchase a drysuit for technical diving. Though DUI seems to have been the drysuit of choice for many years, I'm hearing that the quality has gone down of late. What are the best choices for a drysuit that will remain durable and leak free season after season?

[FW]

I'm looking to purchase a drysuit for technical diving. Though DUI seems to have been the drysuit of choice for many years, I'm hearing that the quality has gone down of late. What are the best choices for a drysuit that will remain durable and leak free season after season?

They *all* leak eventually. Look at the Pinnacle.

[Kelly Jessop]

I'm looking to purchase a drysuit for technical diving. Though DUI seems to have been the drysuit of choice for many years, I'm hearing that the quality has gone down of late. What are the best choices for a drysuit that will remain durable and leak free season after season?

Most people will respond with the suit they own,since few people own multiple suits. I would recommend contacting someone who works on drysuits for a living,and will see the strengths and weaknesses of all manufacturer's suits. Call Steve Gamble at gamblescuba.com for insight into what may be the best suit for your needs before investing big $$$.

[MengTze]

I am intrigued by the Santi suits that have finally come into this country...

[systematic.entropy]

I too have been intrigued about the Santi suits, and have heard nothing but good things.

Also, I have had a Diving Concepts suit for about three years now, and am just now, starting to notice a few leaks here and there.

[NJCaver]

All good info, thanks everyone. Just for informations sake, which material tends to hold up better over time .. the crushed neoprene or the trilaminate?

[NJCaver]

Just an FYI .. this seemed VERY credible ;P

"Over the 25+ years of my diving experiences, I have had the opportunity to dive alot of different drysuits.
I am most impressed with my new Santi ESpace drysuit. I am very pleased with the new innovative and extremely durable fabric and reduced seams design. This fabric allows for a very streamlined cut and still provides an easy full range of movement.
I am looking forward to many years of good service from this suit."

Larry Green
Eagle's Nest Technical Divers

[Rich]

I've been diving a custom fit Santi for roughly a month and a half or so and it is by far the best dry suit I've ever used. I still have a 905 as a back up, but the quality of the Santi suits speak for themselves.....

I just wish it would cool down a bit, so I don't have to use the wetsuit on really hot days

Safe diving,

Rich

[LiteHedded]

I've been diving a custom fit Santi for roughly a month and a half or so and it is by far the best dry suit I've ever used. I still have a 905 as a back up, but the quality of the Santi suits speak for themselves.....

Safe diving,

Rich

they sure are purdy suits

[newman_diver]

I would have to go with Whites. Their new Fusion suits are very innovative. I dive a custom fit Whites suits at work and play and I love them. One of my dive buddies dives a Pinnacle suit that he loves.

www.whitesdiving.com