Gul Charge 5mm Dry Zip Steamer Wetsuit

Advantages: Ease of movement, warm,
Disadvantages: Not for the winter,

...I bought this wetsuit in the sale in january when a lot of shops and websites seemed to be gettin rid of last years stock. However, i was not interested in the design so much of the wetsuit as the price and the features. Although having said that I think that this wetsuit looks particulary stylish. I went for the black/blue/grey design. It is mainly black apart from having grey on the lower half of the arm and down the sides, with blue on the top half of the arm and around the back. It also has Smooth skin 5mm chest and back panels to eliminate wind chill. ::: Performance ::: I will admit I have only used this suit a few times but have been very impressed. I have found it very warm, and very easy to move in the suit. The suit has G-Flex shoulder panels which give excellent flexibility as well as having pre-bend limbs. The suit... Read review

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Advantages: Lightweight and flexible
Disadvantages: None

...As I feel the cold quite often when I'm diving I decided to invest in a cyberskin as I had read good reports about it in various dive magazines. I wasn't keen on buying a semi-dry to take abroad with me as I feel they can be cumbersome. I usually wear a 5mm Gul Steamer but felt I needed some extra insulation. The cyberskin is 0.5mm thick and extremely light. The material is silky and flexible and feels extremely comfortable. It comes in women's and men's sizes from small through to XXL and is £65. Although it is only 0.5mm thick it is equal in warmth to a 2mm wetsuit and can be used alone for diving in warmer waters. I bought an all in one with a back zipper but it is possible to purchase it as a separate top and bottoms. I had thought that it might be difficult to get my 5mm wetsuit over the top of it but in actual fact it made... Read review

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Advantages: Full protection for your body.Outstanding value for money
Disadvantages: Only suitable really for warm water diving

...wetsuit. In the end I reluctantly tried the Mares Tropic (as it was only 3mm) and it went on so much easier than all the others I had tried and it fitted really well. This is a 3mm blind stitched wetsuit. It's very stylish and doesn't take up too much room in your suitcase. Features The glued and blindstitched seam construction, which ensures that less water gets through the seams which helps keep you warm. Rear Zip Tatex panels on the chest and back for quicker drying. O ring seals on wrists and ankles ensuring less water movement and thereby increasing warmth. I have had this wetsuit for a year now and had about 10 dives in it and it still looks like new. It's really comfortable to wear and if you want extra warmth you could pop a rash vest on underneath which I did the first time but found I was warm enough without the vest.... Read review

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