Wetsuit advice!
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Category: Diving
Forum Name: Spearo's Corner
Forum Description: Free-divers & spearos chat about their sport
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=122274
Printed Date: 04 Nov 2026 at 10:22pm
Topic: Wetsuit advice!
Posted By: Dream
Subject: Wetsuit advice!
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2016 at 1:05am
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I own a 7mm Moray Revolution atm and looking to get a 5mm cause i think its warm enough for Otago waters. The majority would say to go for Wettie or Moray, but my question is how do they compare to other major brands such as Rob Allen, Beuchat, Picasso, Cressi etc in term of durability, quality and fit? On that note, does anyone own a Rob Allen Scorpia 5mm? any feedback would be appreciated! Looking to get one of these if they're on par with Wettie/Moray. Cheers
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Posted By: Southern_Jez
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2016 at 8:12am
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Went up to Dunedin last weekend to visit the West Shell store on Moray Place, I was looking at fins (and got some) but did notice they have a fair range of gear from those brands you mention. Disclaimer: I have a Wettie 'Elite' 5mm and it is warm enough for year round diving around Southland and Stewart Island, fits me nicely which probably makes the biggest difference.
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Posted By: Newsmurf
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2016 at 11:28am
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If you are happy with the fit of the Moray then stay with it. It's the most durable suit you can get. Also has the best warranty on the market. ------------- I'd rather dive than breathe. |
Posted By: Philip van Zijl
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2016 at 7:19pm
All about the fit  ------------- Never underestimate and old man with a spear gun ;) |
Posted By: Pixie Z
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2016 at 9:38pm
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Don't know why you'd ever want to change from the Moray Revolution. If you like your 7mm & just want something thinner stick with what you know & get their 5mm. I've got the Revolution in 5mm & dive all year round in Otago & have never got cold in the water. I have a 3mm vest that I can chuck on extra just in case, but I've never needed to use it. The Revolution is an awesome suit though. After having plenty of suits get knicked or torn on the rocks I decided to go for the Revolution cos of all the tough Kevlar padding. It's hardy as hell & now I wouldn't buy any other suit.
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Posted By: Dream
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 12:55am
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I have no problems with Moray at all, just wanted some feedback on other wetsuits. Guess i'll either go with Wettie or wait for Morays new range to come out, hopefully soon.
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Posted By: Dream
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 1:24am
It's too bad we can't try em on :( Much easier if we lived in AKL
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