Bare Next Gen Drysuit

[bubbletrubble]

I would compare the Bare Nex-Gen ($950) to the Whites Fusion ($1,188). Definitely dive one or both of the drysuits before buying so that you make an informed decision.

I have put nearly 200 dives on my Bare Nex-Gen, and it has performed admirably. However, when Whites came to town with their demo days, I dove the Fusion and was really impressed with how much flexibility I had while wearing it. It was like wearing a 3mm wetsuit...really. Also, I experienced much less drag as I finned through the water. To me, that would be worth the $200 difference. But that's just my opinion.

Good luck with your drysuit shopping...

[Cdascubaman]

Thanks for all the info I am going to order one next week. Now I need to think Pee Valve or no Pee Valve.

[calwolf]

Originally Posted by Cdascubaman

Now I need to think Pee Valve or no Pee Valve.

Remember you can always install those later. The nex-gen is a great suit, especially when on sale... Other competitors in the price range are the Typhoon Prosport, the Pinnacle Freedom (slightly more heavy-duty, and comes with a pocket) and White's Fusion (a little more pricey, but worth the upgrade).

[skdvr]

Originally Posted by Cdascubaman

Thanks for all the info I am going to order one next week. Now I need to think Pee Valve or no Pee Valve.

I always thought that p-valves were a decent idea, and maybe one day way down the road I would get one. I put on in my DS a few months ago and I do not know how I ever managed without it now. It allows you to stay properly hydrated, and do not have to worry about getting out of your suit to pee. A lot of DS divers that do not have p-valves do not drink much water throught the day because they do not want to have to wrestle with their suits. I know that I didn't before I put mine it. That can be a dangerous thing... Put one in, you will be glad that you did...

Phil

[LRDWILDER]

I have both a bare and pinnacle evo2, I like them both and find the bare to be comfortable. I do in like my Pinnacle alot better though. I like the pocket and the feel of the suit. . . It just feels alot more comfortable.

[Cdascubaman]

Thanks for all your help I just ordered my dry suit to day. No more diving wet.

[cummings66]

If you've never used one before dive shallow and with a buddy. Shallow gives you a lot more practice managing the air bubble. Do a bunch of dives shallow before you go deep so that you have hands on experience. Practice recovery from problems too, especially the feet first ascent. Common with new drysuit divers.

[ektess1]

I need a dry suit for doing cave dives. I have followed this thread and all of the links. Makes me want to run out and buy one now. Unfortunately it will have to wait. Man do I have an itchy credit card.

[mm2002]

Originally Posted by cummings66

If you've never used one before dive shallow and with a buddy. Shallow gives you a lot more practice managing the air bubble. Do a bunch of dives shallow before you go deep so that you have hands on experience. Practice recovery from problems too, especially the feet first ascent. Common with new drysuit divers.

Matt, you should tell Monte those suggestions. My first drysuit dive we spent maybe 15 minutes shallow, then went straight down to 87. Looking back, I wouldn't do that with one of my students (no, I'm not an instructor yet, but working on it). You give good advice bro.

[baywatch106]

on the bare next gen, can the boots be changed to a larger size ..ie by bare or are you stuck with what's on the suit?