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I have read many posts on this list stating that neoprene drysuits are
unsafe pieces of equipment, and would like to know why this is the
case.  Here in BC, they seem to be the most common type of suit in use.
 I own a neoprene drysuit, which I had custom tailored, and have not
noticed any significant reduction in mobility from my last suit, a
Viking vulcanized rubber.  Even when wearing my warmest set of
insulation, I have encountered no difficulties reaching any of my
valves, nor with manipulating any of my other equipment.  The bouyancy
change was significant, but easily dealt with by changing my weight
configuration.  The only disadvantage immediately apparent to me is its
unsuitability to contaminated water environments, but I don't have any
insupressable urge to dive in settling tanks.  :)  Can someone please
shed some light on this question?  Considering the importance of the
other things I've changed due to contributors from this list, I'm a bit
reluctant to dive with that suit now for fear of killing myself...

-Sean

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