You've obviously landed yourself one of those fat postie's who can't make the 4mph speed walk Dave.
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A question about lined suits?
- Thread starterfoxfish
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Suits been stuck in the Christmas post. Came from Greece to the UK in a few days and then spent over 2 weeks in the "International Hub" whatever the hell that is. At last it seems to be moving today as it's gone to some "Outward office of Exchange". Almost 3 weeks and counting. Maybe one day I'll get it ????
Dave
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One of the best if not the best suit I've ever had. Good fit and quality neoprene. Had a good seasons use and still in excellent condition. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Dave.
Dave.
PROWLER, do not rule out the Open Cell option, this is 100 times warmer than neoprene lining. If you are after durability you can get a nylon outer with open cell inside lining, it requires soapy water to get on but ask anyone it is the warmest option.
My 2 cents
Joe
My 2 cents
Joe
Thanks for your 2 cents worth Joe although if you read through the "5" pages you might find a few folk who might have a different opinion!
One point becomes pretty obvious, lined inside & outside suits are very long lasting, very easy to put on & east to take off & there does not seem to be a warmth issue at all.
My initial question seems to have been answered through OMD who now weares a custom lined suit for all year diving - day & night.
He has found exactly the same as my memory severs me that lined suits do in fact work very well & will keep you warm in our climate.
One point becomes pretty obvious, lined inside & outside suits are very long lasting, very easy to put on & east to take off & there does not seem to be a warmth issue at all.
My initial question seems to have been answered through OMD who now weares a custom lined suit for all year diving - day & night.
He has found exactly the same as my memory severs me that lined suits do in fact work very well & will keep you warm in our climate.
Of course they are Joe & there is a huge following behind the smooth skin suit concept...every one is entitled to there own view - I just wanted to point out that i have tried both designs over a period of years & personally feel a nylon lined suit represents better value & ease of use for my type of diving.
I have found that my previously owned lined suits, especially custom fit jobs, last for 5 years + & keep me warm where as smooth skin suits especially the stretchy type only last a year or maybe two & loose there thermal qualities equally as quickly?
Maybe if you only dive 15 times a year & wash out you suit & further store it in a careful way my views are irrelevant however if you dive regally & dont want the hassle of using lube or hanging up your suit my opinions might be worth something?
I have found that my previously owned lined suits, especially custom fit jobs, last for 5 years + & keep me warm where as smooth skin suits especially the stretchy type only last a year or maybe two & loose there thermal qualities equally as quickly?
Maybe if you only dive 15 times a year & wash out you suit & further store it in a careful way my views are irrelevant however if you dive regally & dont want the hassle of using lube or hanging up your suit my opinions might be worth something?
Foxfish, i mean everyone is entitled to their own opinion, i dive as much as possible in a year so thats alot of time, i mainly use smoothskin with nylon bottoms and i have to say the durability of the materials is second to none ( thanks to elios ) , i mean if you wish to use nylon inner its your choice but you are missing out on alot more warmth
I wear a full smooth skin suit, And have dived almost every day, ( the joys of colledge ) this summer normaly about 5 times a week then in summer hols every day aslong as their is viz. Im gonna keep a tally next year of dives, thinking about it i wounder if my d3 has recorded all my dives!. My smooth skin suit has lasted me 2 years now, it has a few nips in it but it is Sooooooo warm. Im exteamly lazy when it comes to maintaing things, I just leave everything in a buket in my car all summer. The glue is still perfect on the suit and has not lost any insulation qualities which is why i highly rate elios. I really cant see the logic in wearing an all nylon suit!! but everyone to their own.
Double lined suits are unquestionably toughest as my 13 year old surf suit will testify. The nylon inside is also good for developing that distinctive wetsuit smell
I personally have appreciated a smooth inside for my spearing suit but I'm convinced that the number one factor for the warmth of any suit is fit. A well fitted custom suit of any type will always be warmer than the best off the peg suit unless you are lucky enough to be a standard shape
I personally have appreciated a smooth inside for my spearing suit but I'm convinced that the number one factor for the warmth of any suit is fit. A well fitted custom suit of any type will always be warmer than the best off the peg suit unless you are lucky enough to be a standard shape
Without a doubt MTM is the way to go. Its only an extra £20 to go MTM with elios ( SPEARO ) and only takes 10 mins to fill the form out. Also forgot to add full camo smooth skin does look extreamly cool lol. Im not sure on this but i wounder if it makes movement through the water faster compared to nylon outer because of less resistance from smooth surface?
Matt I think the d3 only keeps a record of your last 300 dives which is probably less than a months worth