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5mm wetsuit

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I just got a 5mm suit from diveskin. I asked for open cell interior and nylon exterior. The interior appears to be slickskin rather than open cell, not quite what I expected, but I haven't used it yet so I'll reserve judgement on how good it is.
It is my first spearing suit and I was hoping that the stretchiness of the open cell would impress me but I'm guessing that this slickskin is not so stretchy, getting in was fun!!

I hope that makes sense

Stu
 
let us know how it goes... i have not purchased yet cause i am being uptight about my measurements so ill ask if i can get open cell instead of slickskin...
 
I bought Diveskin suit last year and it has that sponge like soft layer so I would say it's opencell. :)

To compare - I also bought scuba suit from Diveskin and that one has waterstops at hood's face edge and THAT is smooth/slick - it's shiny and has more smooth surface than my freediving suit interior.
 
How do you rate the quality & value? I have yet to here a bad word about their service or suits?
 
It's my first freediving suit so I cannot compare it to another but I'm very satisfied with it as before I got it I used surfing suit and it just wasn't it.
It sits perfectly on my body, so the comfort is perfect.
BTW - I have 3mm.

Only small mismatch with the scuba suit - it should have water stops in the sleeves and trousers also but has it just at the hood. Luckily, even without them I don't have problem with water seeping in so nevermind. :)
 
I bought Diveskin suit last year and it has that sponge like soft layer so I would say it's opencell. :)quote]

sheepeck, did your order your suit online? if so, did you specify the interior of the suit as being slickskin?

Thanks,
Thomas
 
okay so i just got an email back from Spiros concerning the slickskin/open cell material... and i quote (copy & paste :blackeye)...

"Its the same material.
Medium density neoprene foam (neither too spongy or too shiny)."
 
Yap, I bought it through internet so I followed the instructions on the page = it means I used that slick option.
I got it in less then 3 weeks.
 
The Diveskin I bought a few years back was indeed open cell as well, but regarding the "open cell is the same as slickskin issue" I beleive there is a communication gap here.

First, I agree with Spiros that it is the same neopreene material, however the finish of this material will be either open cell or slickskin.

Second, it is possible in greece that open cell is refered to as slickskin, and if so I am very curious to know what their name is for what other people refer to as slickskin.

Here is a pic showing open cell next to slickskin.

:)
 

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Because of the nature of open cell neoprene clinging to the skin, it keeps a diver warmer by virtually eliminating water transference. Slickskin performs better than a nylon lined but not as well as open cell.

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Well all my latest suits have been sold to me as open cell but they definitely have a smooth, shiny finish. :confused:
 
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Yes, one picture is worth thousands words. :)

Here is picture of my suits. The left one is freediving suit with slick (as Spiros call it - and I believe it's opencell) and on the right is my scuba suit with waterstop made of shiny neoprene - not open cell.
So - my freediving suit is opencell inside - no doubt. :)
 

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Diveskin suits are opencell inside. I promise.

Comparing the quality of my brand new Elios with my diveskin, I would only go Elios from now on. The diveskin is good, but the Elios is phenomenal.
 
170 euro with loading pad. 19 euro more if you want camo. This was a freediving/deep boat spearfishing suit, so its medium heiwa with opencell inside and smoothskin outside. Shipping was a mildly horrific 59 euro, but New Zealand is the other side of the world, after all.
 
just went out in my 5mm diveskin.
pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to get on with the water and conditioner lube, getting out was easy too!
Any suggestions on getting rid of the air and there fore water slosh around the shoulders, I guess a vertical head down dive may do it, any help appreciated. Other than that, the fit's great.

Stuart
 
Hey, OP, what temp of water are you diving in? I have a Tilos 5mm and it keeps me very warm down to low fifties (F). Just a thought.
 
so i finally ordered my wetsuit today... no idea why i took so long doing so :head.
 
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