$$$ dry sutes

[Scubling]

how much do dry sutes usally cost

thanx
scubling

[TAH 73]

You can sometimes pick up used on E-bay etc, and one of the manufacturers post them up on there as well, Scubatoys has them starting at $799 and they go up to the sky's the limit.

[CompuDude]

I've seen scraping the bottom of the barrel for as low as $700, but I don't think I'd want to dive one.

Top end is easily in the $4k range.

The sweet spot seems to be $1,500-2,000 for a full configured new suit.

Used ones are much more economical. If you shop carefully, you can find one for $400 that will serve you quite well.



I'm a big proponent of starting off with a cheap used one. You can usually sell it for close to what you paid, as long as you're careful. Spend a year diving it and learning what is truly important to you in a DS. Then take the money you've been saving up and buy a sweet new one that has everything you really want... and all the while, you'll still have been diving dry!

[thesmoothdome]

I sold a $1200-$1300(new) Viking Sport with underwear (maybe $300.00)for $400.00 + shipping. It was about 7 years old and had 200 or so dives on it. I had upgraded the inflation valve too. Everything on the suit was in excellent condition. I'm sure the new owner had to change the seals to fit him, but it was a pretty gooddeal even factoring in the seal change. Deals are out there if you're patient.

[medic001918]

Yup, they range anywhere from $600-700 and go all the way up to $3,000-$4,000 depending on who makes it and what option you want. I dive a Bare suit that was a fair price with a lot of features that I wanted. I'm totally happy with it and would definatly recommend Bare products if you're interested.

Used is always an option as well to save a few bucks. If you dive anywhere cold, once you dive dry you're wetsuit won't see much use if any.

Shane

[DirtyWaterIL]

IMO, anything over 1500 is a complete waste of money.

[THT98]

I got mine for around $1400 on special, but that did not include the underwear that I use. It's an expensive bite, but they are totally worth it. I do a lot of cold water diving, and whenever I need to remind myself how much I love my dry suit, I dive wet in the cold! Seriously though, it really depends on whether you go neoprene, trilam, etc. It all comes down to what fits well, suits your needs, and falls within your budget. I have a Dive Rite suit, and it has been really good to me.

Good luck!

[thesmoothdome]

Originally Posted by DirtyWaterIL

IMO, anything over 1500 is a complete waste of money.

Seems that every suit that's not neoprene is over $1500.00 these days.

[nferra2]

I am glad I live near the gulf coast, I don't think I could afford all the other gear plus a 1500 suit to go diving.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by nferra2

I am glad I live near the gulf coast, I don't think I could afford all the other gear plus a 1500 suit to go diving.

Include the West coast in that, too.

But you don't NEED a drysuit to go diving in SoCal. 7mm is just fine for most of the year. It just makes life a lot nicer when you have one, especially if you want to do a LOT of diving and don't plan on letting little things like seasons get in your way.

It can be done really inexpensively if you know what to look for.