Suggestion for a Flexible 5mm/7mm

[Reg]

I'm looking to replace my first wetsuit, which is a Cressi. I found the Cressi to be quite rigid so i was looking for something a little more flexible with ankle zips. I noticed Oceanic has 'Supaflex' range can anyone suggest another type?

[datamunk]

absolutely! henderson hyperflex, or the aqualung aquaflex... make sure with the aqualung its the AQUAflex no the x-flex!

the xflexs are like, 5mm, with 3mm in the inner elbow, armpit and back of knee..

the henderson and aquaflex, are AMAZING! i have only used the henderson but it is great... it stretches 250% of its size, so you have lots and ltos of movement, and can use it if ya grow! ;P they are both a lil pricy, i htink the henderson is ~$275 and the aqualung is supposed to be cheaper...

definately worth it.. just go try one on, youll see

[datamunk]

oh, and to my knowledge, none of them have ankle zips that i have seen... unfortunately but yea

[Aussie]

I have the Henderson Semi-dry(wet) in 7/5mm and I love it. I wear a sharkskin under it also for when its cold. It takes a little getting use to as its like geting reborn again trying to take off the hood off when you first buy it.

Build quality is good and it has the gold core through out most of the suit. I believe that they are expensive in the states tho.

Aussie

[bellbadboy]

It has to be Henderson Hyperstretch, 250% stretch each way...how they do dat?

[Vegas]

I have to go with the team here.....

Henderson Hyperstretch all the way!!!

Got a new 7 mil, and a hooded vest to go with it, and I CANNOT stop singing the praises of this wetsuit!

(I was replacing a ScubaPro 7 mil Semi Dry - which was warm, and I liked it OK, but now that I've worn the henderson, I don't think I could make myself go through the exhausting process of the tug-o-war it takes to get the old ScubaPro on! -- and the henderson fits so well, I believe I stay just as warm as I did with the semi-dry)

[thor]

For 7mm I would look into Bare. I have an SGS which is sort of their version of the hyperstretch. It is not as flexible as the Henderson, but they are very well made and very comfortable. They are also warmer than the Henderson.

[Scubastud16]

Another here for a Henderson Hyperstretch. Their normal 5mm felt like anyone elses 3mm full suit, it was that easy to get in and out of!

[BobArnold8265]

If you're looking for a nice warm wetsuit in the 5 to 7 mil range, be sure to look into the Pinnacle line. Very comfortable, well made and very warm !!

[wxboy911]

I dive a Tilos 7/5 semi dry and its great. No problem with flexibility and I have never felt cold. The lowest tems I have been in were the low 50's and the suit was great.