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Andy Grey - 08 Jul 2007 11:30 GMT

Hi there all.

I'd like to get some opinions from people on the relative merits of
membrane drysuits Vs neopreane. I've always used neopreane and am about
to start a commercial diving course, so I'm looking for something rugged
and hard-wearing. I like the idea of the relative ease of donning
membrane suits and that they are comparively lighter.

The school recommended Northern Diver or Otter. I've always used ND
myself but any thoughts on these or other brands is also welcome.

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subbaltica - 09 Jul 2007 09:50 GMT

> Hi there all.
>
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> The school recommended Northern Diver or Otter. I've always used ND
> myself but any thoughts on these or other brands is also welcome.

I'm using ND Cortex - this Cordra made dry suit is very hard to kill.
Over 500 dives wrec and cave, also peer building work and still as dry
as new.

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Graham Bowers - 15 Jul 2007 16:25 GMT

> Hi there all.
>
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> The school recommended Northern Diver or Otter. I've always used ND
> myself but any thoughts on these or other brands is also welcome.

I have had an Otter Skin for the past couple of years and love it to
bits. Not too keen on the undersuit though, warm enough but the
stitching comes to bits at stress points.
I've had excellent service from Otter and during my searches before my
purchase I never found a bad word said about them.
No connection, just a satisfied customer.
Cheers
Graham

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