Wetsuits

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Posted by Jonah on April 23, 2001 at 22:52:58:

I'm looking for a new one piece 7mm wetsuit, any suggestions or preferences on styles or companies? Seals seem like a good idea and ankle zippers are always nice, any cons to these things? Rodale's review says 5mm suits are as warm as 7mm, are they really that good?
Thanks
Jonah

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Thanks for all the great information! Jonah 23:44:37 04/25/01 (0)
Re: Wetsuits Darren 11:55:13 04/25/01 (0)
skin-in wetsuits are warmer Chris 23:03:55 04/24/01 (1)
- Xcel has skin-in wetsuits Glenn 11:15:33 04/26/01 (0)
Re: Wetsuits Jim Hoffmann 12:55:57 04/24/01 (8)
- X-Cel Wetsuits JRM 15:47:51 04/24/01 (0)
- Yep brianc 13:11:27 04/24/01 (6)
  - Re: Yep Steve 14:42:56 04/24/01 (1)
    - Re: Yep kelphead 15:00:57 04/25/01 (0)
  - hoods...?... kelphead 14:21:04 04/24/01 (3)
    - They make a hooded vest . . . I have one. JStone 15:40:12 04/24/01 (1)
      - thanx!! guys... kelphead 14:59:15 04/25/01 (0)
    - Re: hoods...?... brianc 15:04:54 04/24/01 (0)
BodyGlove is definitely the best wetsuit !!! RaiderKarl 10:40:09 04/24/01 (0)
Aquaflite is the best Don Lake 09:44:58 04/24/01 (11)
- Re: Aquaflite is the best Steve 12:23:00 04/24/01 (10)
  - can you dive to 300' with a wetsuit on? RaiderKarl 14:13:23 04/24/01 (9)
    - It depends.... nt MHK 15:31:30 04/24/01 (7)
      - Re:No, you wear Depends, remember. Steve 15:46:07 04/24/01 (6)
        
        No, we use a pee valve nt MHK 15:48:26 04/24/01 (5)
        
        No moving parts to break on a diaper !! [nt] Bob3 09:03:36 04/26/01 (0)
        
        Could have used one Sunday!!! 48F water for almost 2 hours - OUCH! (nt) brianc 16:14:38 04/24/01 (3)
        
        Re: How about a dive report?? Steve 16:59:49 04/24/01 (2)
        
        Not all that exciting, but here you go... brianc 09:21:00 04/25/01 (1)
        
        Re: Very Good, Thanks. (nt) Steve 07:41:39 04/26/01 (0)
    - Re: can I or will I? For the right price, I will. (nt) Steve 14:21:53 04/24/01 (0)
Re: Wetsuits randy54 06:09:50 04/24/01 (0)
Re: Wetsuits Chris 23:07:07 04/23/01 (3)
- Mares fins? Brad 09:53:20 04/24/01 (2)
  - Re: Mares fins? brianc 10:32:29 04/24/01 (1)
    - Re: Mares fins? Steve 12:41:29 04/24/01 (0)

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