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Hi Mike, I have a Pro-Am 1050 and, although I like some things about this suit, I would not buy another. The main problem that I have with this suit is that it really hangs up against the harness, making in more difficult to get in and out of your gear quickly. People with trilams don't seem to have nearly the problem that I do. This alone makes me want to swap this suit for a different one. I've also been a little disappointed with the way that the suit has worn. At this point (4 years, about 700 dives), there is almost more patching than there is remaining suit. The crotch strap and shoulder straps seem to have really abraded the rubber in a number of places. I've also managed to slice the material in a few places - couldn't tell you exactly how. Pluses are - very easy to patch. 30 minutes and you can dive it again. Dries very quickly. Pretty comfortable. Stretches a little so doesn't need to be quite as baggy as a trilam does. Boots and seams are bulletproof. No problems there. Miranda > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Ruble [mailto:ruble@at*.ne*] > Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 4:36 AM > To: techdiver@aquanaut.com > Subject: Questions on vulcanized rubber and trilaminate drysuits. > > > List, > > I am evaluating drysuits and, never having owned one, am > seeking info from > those with more experience on the subject. Thus far the > field has been > narrowed to the Gates Pro-Am 1050 and the DUI TLS350 or CLX 450. > > In the cave/wreck environment how does the durability of a vulcanized > rubber suit (ie. Viking or Gates Pro Am) compare to that of a > trilaminate > with the nylon outer layer (ie. DUI TLS350)? > > Would the easier patching of the rubber suit be an advantage? > > Anyone have experience with the new CLX 450? > > What about the insulation value and durability of DUI > rockboot system on > the 350 & 450? > > Any good advice or sharing of experiences good, bad, or > otherwise on these > models is welcome. > > Thanks, > Mike > > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to > `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to > `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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