Advantages: Cheap, some decent features Disadvantages: Cheap!
...the cheap, no frills options. Crusader sell direct from their website or on ebay. The ebay option works out cheaper most of the time and the delivery is pretty quick.
The suit itself is nothing special to look at; standard black with red or blue trim. There are no pre-bent elbows or knees here, just thick, standard neoprene.
Movement is restricted by this suit moreso than in a more expensive brand, but not by a great deal.
The fit isn't great, ... ...preventing cold water flushing through, Crusader also sell wrist and ankle straps to tighten these seals and make them that much better.
I have had no problems with neck rash from the rubber although I imagine souls with more sensitive skin might.
The seams are all glued and blindstiched, making them pretty much water tight, but it's all let down slightly by the back zip which lets icy cold water through like a seive. If you use this for surfing ...
surferjon 07.12.2005
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