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Old 06-18-2008, 01:17 AM   #1
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Default So....wetsuits, what the deal

Normally I would rent my WS (wetsuits) but this year I'm looking into buying one. I was just looking for some info on different things that need to be considered when buying one?
-Are there different options with WS
-Which ones are better One or Two pieces
-anything else you may think of.
-any names to stay away from.


*Side Note: Most of my diving is done in cold waters
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Old 06-18-2008, 10:56 AM   #2
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There are lots of options:

Attached hood or not.
Thickness.
Semi-dry: these have gaskets in the arms & legs to reduce water flow.

A two-piece lets you take off a layer to adjust to conditions, and wearing both pieces is usually pretty thick.

There are other options, some pretty gimmecky. I would buy something heavier than you think you need, and try it on.

That said, I almost allways dive dry.
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I would go with a two pcs. The second part mostly covers the core to keep your body happy. Mostly colder waters I go dry. Yes, it costs more but look at the time if you have your suit over 10 years of use, how much did it really cost. Take a class in dry suit to see the difference in the diving dry as to wet. If your set on a wet suit two pcs no question.

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Old 06-22-2008, 11:03 PM   #4
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thanks for the info..
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