7mm suit, what's your favorite?

[Scuba Jerm]

I just ordered a 7mm Akona suit, I don't want buyers remorse so I'm fishing for what 7mm suit you all like best and why.

 

[Jon]

Elios.

I've owned a lot of wetsuits, and drysuits, over the years and they make some of the best wetsuits I've ever worn- actually they make THE best wetsuit I've ever worn.

Jon

 

[naiad]

Elios. -actually they make THE best wetsuit I've ever worn.

Same with me.

 

[Amphibious]

when I still scuba'd in a wetsuit I was a big fan of Bare.

 

[icarus pacific]

I'm a big fan of my Picasso's, though the current price for them is making me cringe. Glad I bought 3 when I could.

If you can fit into an Omer, call it a done deal. They're really well built and designed with all the wear points extra tough. The Omers are cut on a slightly different pattern than a Picasso and they don't fit me for squat.

My new Oceanos (DiveSkin) 3 mils are pretty nice, and I have to imagine the 7 mils are as well.

 

[Scuba Jerm]

Elios.

I've owned a lot of wetsuits, and drysuits, over the years and they make some of the best wetsuits I've ever worn- actually they make THE best wetsuit I've ever worn.

Jon

I haven't tried them out yet, I'll give them a fair shake.

 

[JJ Rousseau]

Icarus pacific wrote:

My new Oceanos (DiveSkin) 3 mils are pretty nice, and I have to imagine the 7 mils are as well.

Diveskin makes 7mm wetsuit, but not in open-cell.

 

[icarus pacific]

Which is why I don't own one.

 

[JJ Rousseau]

Same for me!

I'm sold to diveskin, but in 7mm, I really need it open-cell...cause I live in Montreal, and Québec is not a state, it's winter!!!

 

[mps798]

i own among others the mares isotherm 6.5 mm with dry suit zip and internal t shirt , thats what i like better , but , its all about "taste " you know

 

[Erik]

New 7mm Ellios camo heiwa medium open interior: 2 hours today in 4C-9C, came out still warm! And I get cold very easily.
Erik Y.

 

[Cliff Etzel]

I dive one of the Cressi 7mm Semistagna suits I purchased from DiveINN 3 years ago - nice compromise between full dry suit and wetsuit. Similar concept as the Mares Isotherm. Sold my drysuit because of this suit.

 

[bgi]

Happy with my mares isotherm 6.5mm semidry. The hood seals nicely to the neck opening and I only get a little damp on forearms and calves. Don't forget to burp it before you descend.

 

[Budg62]

Hi All

Never had a 7mm, always had a 5mm and a 3mm shorty. As far as my wetsuits go I buy off the peg "Typhoon". Both my 5mm (full) and 3mm (shorty) are Typhoon "Riot". They are the most comfortable make I have ever worn. I guess it depends on your own size and shape as to what fits best from off the peg suits.

Thats my two pennith!

Adam
PADI AOWD

 

[WhatAKeepah]

Happy with my mares isotherm 6.5mm semidry. The hood seals nicely to the neck opening and I only get a little damp on forearms and calves. Don't forget to burp it before you descend.

Sorry for the newbie question, but I actually just bought this suit and was wondering if you could elaborate more. I understand the concept of getting out the extra air but is there a way to do with without letting in a bunch of water? I haven't dove the suit yet...just looking for info.

Thanks
Alex

 

[natlgymnast]

I got a henderson flexfit and i love it