Private labels/no name brands

[rednose83]

What do you think about buying wetsuits from a private person?

They are new but the person in question runs a business where he has a manufacturer make scuba products with his name on them and then sales them. I can't find any regular wetsuits in the measurements needed for my DH except for at this dude's shop. Is there any reason not to try them out?

[mitsuguy]

Just make sure to look at how well the seams are sewn and glued... one thing you probably won't get is form fitting like many wetsuits nowadays are (pre-curved arms, expansion panels in the right places, etc)...

Unfortunately, the problem with things like that is that you don't have a user base to question and find out how well it really works... Come on here and ask about any real brand of wetsuit and you'll find 50-100 people that can tell you what the like and dislike... There is no user base for those unfortunately...

what kind of dimensions are we talking about??? I've always found a wetsuit for someone...

[crandf]

Are you talking about something like www.hotwavephuket.com and www.acronman.com ?

[rednose83]

He needs a 4x. I've seen places that make them but the prices are outrageous!

I got mine from ST for 99.95 and would like to spend similar on his. This is mine: Elasta Stretch 3MM Womens Wetsuit reviews and discounts, ScubaToys

This is the one I am considering for him: TommyDSports.com | FULL LENGTH MEN'S 5MM WET SUIT

[cgvmer]

I have bought a couple wetsuits from TommyDSports. I have a 7mm full suit and a 3mm shorty. When I got the shorty I wasn't sure of the size, so they sent me 2 charged me for 1 and I returned the one that didn't fit. So far they are holding up to my diving (mostly used the 3mm).

BTW: I was 6'5" 380# when I bought the 7mm, and now 340# they have up to 6x.

[rednose83]

Originally Posted by cgvmer

I have bought a couple wetsuits from TommyDSports. I have a 7mm full suit and a 3mm shorty. When I got the shorty I wasn't sure of the size, so they sent me 2 charged me for 1 and I returned the one that didn't fit. So far they are holding up to my diving (mostly used the 3mm).

BTW: I was 6'5" 380# when I bought the 7mm, and now 340# they have up to 6x.

Awesome. I was hoping someone else had tried them. So they seem to be made quite okay? I'm considering a 3mm and 5mm from him.

[CompuDude]

I've never tried them, but I've read quite a few negative reports on TommyD gear. You may want to do some more digging before plunking down, although frankly, with a price that low, perhaps just take what you can get.

If I was going for a custom suit, however, I'd be looking at LiquidFit, AquaFlite, WetWear, Terrapin or any of the bigger names in custom wetsuits. Those suits will last.

[cgvmer]

Compudude, for $60-$80 these are pretty good.

[rednose83]

Not really looking for a custom suit just one that will fit and get the job done.

We've been to his warehouse once but didn't take a look at the wetsuits. I did stumble upon a regulator that I wouldn't want.

I haven't heard anything at all about his gear but his e-bay ratings are solid. If that counts for anything....

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by cgvmer

Compudude, for $60-$80 these are pretty good.

For prices that cheap, I wouldn't complain, agreed.