Budget Wetsuit Recommendation

[in_cavediver]

Since I just hit post 250, its time to look to use that $50 reward and a budget wetsuit comes to mind. Basically, I plan to have it for dives in the 70ish temp range where I don't want to hassle with a drysuit or want the added flexibility of a wetsuit. Thinking in the 5mm-7mm range and nothing premium. If its that cold, I have a couple drysuits to choose from.

As of now, here are my thermal options
1) Dive Rite 905 Dry suit (primary choice)
2) 1/2mm skin w/ 7mm shorty for warm water
3) Whites Aquapro dry suit for backup
4) An old Whites 7mm suit that doesn't fit to well (tight) and really needs burned. I can sink the full suit with 4lbs of lead if that tells you anything. (it took 18lbs when new)

Thinking a 5mm or newer 7mm would be a nice addition.

Thanks!

Mike

[Steve Scuba]

For a budget suit, I can personally recommend the Pinnacle Cruiser 7/5. I got mine from ST for just over $150 (special order). It's warm, flexible, and comes in mid-sizes and tall sizes, which is great for a good fit. The price was definitely right too.

[ScubaJW]

You can use 5mm full suit with skin inside, that would be less weight burden. If you get cold easily, then a 7mm full suit would probably be better choice.

[Charles R]

this henderson suit is a good deal Henderson suit Thermoprene 5mm Full Suit, Wetsuits: Women, Henderson, Henderson suit Thermoprene 5mm Full Suit

[tarheeldiver]

I got a Tilos 7/5 semidry suit from Scubatoys that I really like a good suit for the price .Scubatoys doesn't have it on the website but will get you one

[Puffer Fish]

Originally Posted by in_cavediver

Since I just hit post 250, its time to look to use that $50 reward and a budget wetsuit comes to mind. Basically, I plan to have it for dives in the 70ish temp range where I don't want to hassle with a drysuit or want the added flexibility of a wetsuit. Thinking in the 5mm-7mm range and nothing premium. If its that cold, I have a couple drysuits to choose from.

As of now, here are my thermal options
1) Dive Rite 905 Dry suit (primary choice)
2) 1/2mm skin w/ 7mm shorty for warm water
3) Whites Aquapro dry suit for backup
4) An old Whites 7mm suit that doesn't fit to well (tight) and really needs burned. I can sink the full suit with 4lbs of lead if that tells you anything. (it took 18lbs when new)

Thinking a 5mm or newer 7mm would be a nice addition.

Thanks!

Mike

I believe that Bare has a line now that is all the superstretch stuff, for not a lot of money... I would get one of those (assuming bare sizing fits you). I am sure the guys at ST's can get them.

[texdiveguy]

Mike I would give serious consideration to the BARE line of wet suits,all I dive and they are great!

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[CODMAN]

I agree with the Above posters. BARE wetsuits are a great deal for the price, have a gazillion different sizes (long, short, etc...) so you can find what will fit best, are very comfy ( I own 2) and esthetically I find them pretty nice too (if that is of any importance to you).

Hope this helps!

[h2odragon1]

I'll second Steve, the Pinnacle cruiser is a great suit! and a great price!

[ChrisA]

For a budget wetsuit it is hard to beat a "bear suit". Not "Bare" but "Bear".
One of the local shops here sells these. You get a 7mm full suit with front zipper for $99.95 If you don't want a full suit you can cut the legs and arm to whatever length you like.