I'm currently contemplating a couple of the myriad of configurations of the Elios suits so highly revered. I've narrowed it down to Heiwa 5mm high waisted trouser and jacket set. At the risk of asking redundant questions (I've already done quite a bit of reading and searching and haven't seen this one addressed) I'd like to hear about people who have used the reversible feature of Elios' wetsuits.
They market a number of wetsuits as reversible based on a nylon or elastic interior and the smoothskin exterior. Jon has previously mentioned that he has worn the smoothskin in to keep warmer than the default configuration of having it on the outside. Has anyone else tried this with smoothskin or other coatings in? How does wearing the smoothskin in compare to open cell?
It is likely that I will do the bulk of my diving (abalone in norcal) in that configuration, but like the idea of being able to use it in more temperate waters when freediving recreationally and have the faster smoothskin worn on the outside.
Thanks to all on the forum, I've been reading it without registering for years, and have learned much from it!
edgar
They market a number of wetsuits as reversible based on a nylon or elastic interior and the smoothskin exterior. Jon has previously mentioned that he has worn the smoothskin in to keep warmer than the default configuration of having it on the outside. Has anyone else tried this with smoothskin or other coatings in? How does wearing the smoothskin in compare to open cell?
It is likely that I will do the bulk of my diving (abalone in norcal) in that configuration, but like the idea of being able to use it in more temperate waters when freediving recreationally and have the faster smoothskin worn on the outside.
Thanks to all on the forum, I've been reading it without registering for years, and have learned much from it!
edgar