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Scottyd

Congrats on going dry! I went dry right after my open water and haven't looked back since. I looked around at different suits and gave up on Whites after hearing so many bad reports on the customer service from many white drysuit owners. I looked at the Pinnacle Evo 2 and was really impressed to the point I almost bought one. I then saw a few divers from my club using the new Bare ATR HD Trilam suit. Alot like the Evo 2 without the crotch strap. I found the evo was a bit more bulky since I am 6'2 180. The Bare ATR HD stock size was a perfect fit just like a custom fit suit would feel. Go with what your likes are, but i will say go a bit more in price and you'll be happier with knowing you have a suit that will grow with your diving. Bilam are thin and in my opinion not as forgiving on a new drysuit user as a sturdy trilam would be. The trilam does dry out alot faster than a neoprene suit and is quite more flexable / comfortable. You will need a bit more insulation, but It isin't as bad as some have said it would be. Yes a Trilam suit is more money but again you wont feel the need trade up to a better suit down the road. I dive The great lakes here in Canada the coldest being 42 at 90 feet and I was warm and dry the whole time. Trust me when I say you won't miss donning a soggy wetsuit on a second dive. I don't know anyone diving with a DUI suit so i cannot comment on them, but in my opinion go with the Evo 2 or a Bare Trilam if you can. Good luck, happy shopping and SAFE diving!

Rob