Henderson Hyperstretch worth the $?

[Joe_Tucker]

I've been diving for 10 years and have always worn relatively inexpensive wet suits. I'm thinking about buy a new shorty and I'm looking at the Hyperstretch because of comfort. Is it worth the extra money? Thoughts?

[edl]

I think i am going to buy the new front zip shorty 3mm thermoprene i like the idea of getting in from the front also if you get to warm easy to un-zip

[JCAT]

I use a 3 mil Henderson HS as a upper layer over another wetsuit when at home. The stretch makes it easier to get on and off IMHO. When I'm diving warmer waters I just use the shorty. After 3 years, it still has all of it's stretch. Henderson's are $$, but it depends on the diving as well.

hope this helps.

[Joe_Tucker]

Thanks for the input gents. It's good to know that even after some use the stretch is still there. Any other thoughts anyone?

[Zenagirl]

If you're wanting comfort, you can't beat the Henderson Hyperstretch.

[FishFood]

No, it's not worth it. Maybe for a full suit, but not a shorty. Even the cheap shorties are relavtivly comfortable and easy to don/doff.

[ScaredSilly]

Do not pay full price as there is now Hyperstretch II coming out. So the other should be on sale.

[rainmaker]

A Hyperstretch 7/5 was my first wetsuit (now worn out). After owning 2 other wetsuits (neither of them Hyperstretch), I no longer think they are worth the extra $$.

[Joe_Tucker]

Thanks everyone - I think I've decided against it - gonna go for a less expensive one - unless someone can convince me otherwise.

[FishFood]

Originally Posted by Joe_Tucker

Thanks everyone - I think I've decided against it - gonna go for a less expensive one - unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Take a look at the Thermoprene line:

Henderson Thermoprene 3mm Shorty Mens 2007 BLUE ONLY, Henderson

Side by side, it's only moderatly less stretchy than the Hyperflex, but comes at a fraction of the price. 2007 models are on sale still. I dont know what sizes are left...