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Hi all,

I am considering purchasing a drysuit for use in wreck and cave diving.

I am looking for people's advice on which type to get. Options are:

 - Vulcanized rubber (such as a Viking)
 - Crushed Neoprene (E.g: DUI CF-200)
 - Nylon laminate type (E.g: DUI TLS or in Australia a 'Hot 'n' Dry')

I have tried a Viking, but would prefer a lighter weight suit. 

How do the laminate suits perform in cave/wreck conditions ? I presume they
may be more susceptible to puncture. Can they be protected by wearing overalls
over them ?

Price is a serious consideration and I would be interested to know whether
suits such as the CF-200 are worth 3 times the price of a laminate suit (this
is the price differential here in Australia).

Thanks for any thoughts in this area.

Regards,

David.
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David Giddy,			                 |    Voice: +61 3 253 6388
Telstra Research Laboratories,                   |      Fax: +61 3 253 6144
P.O. Box 249, Rosebank MDC, 3169, AUSTRALIA      | Internet: d.giddy@tr*.oz*.au*
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