hkt_up wrote: a closed cell suit is like a '98 Toyota surf, will do most things asked of it and is reasonably tough, a good closed cell suit is more like a Ferrari, and should be treated accordingly. Having both suits would be my advice. |
hkt_up wrote: Main thing I 've noticed with a open cell suit is they are not as hard wearing, if you're dragging yourself over rocks or diving sharp snaggy terrain on scuba in a open cell suit they are easier to rip than a traditional. The upside is flexibility, they are much less restrictive and easier to breath in, and they are very warm for their thickness. The warmth factor is negated a bit if scuba diving at depth as they seem to compress easier offering less insulation. A mate summed it up well once, a closed cell suit is like a '98 Toyota surf, will do most things asked of it and is reasonably tough, a good closed cell suit is more like a Ferrari, and should be treated accordingly. Having both suits would be my advice. |
Busted! wrote:
Ah, so what does that make a drysuit then? Luxury motoring???? |
Garry 23041 wrote: I don't get the whole "floaty leg" thing in a dry suit. I can only guess you have to much weight on and are carrying to much air in your suit instead of your bcd? |
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