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snip> I dove in a "plain neoprene" until just recently buying a DUI CF-200. The plain neoprene was fine until about 120 feet. Then, like a wetsuit, suffered from compression and began to get cold. The plain neoprene also suffers from age deterioration as the cells break down. I have a colleague who has several thousand dives on a CF-200. Thus in the long run it is probably less expensive. snip> I have just bought a DUI CF200SE suit. It is the toughest suit material I have come across. My DMS neoprene drysuit gave good service for 4 years, but deterioration occurred in the outer nylon lining. It got so rotten that it ripped even when pulling the suit on. As far as I could tell, the neoprene had not degraded at all, but had no strength without the nylon. I could have bought 2 neoprene suits for the price of the DUI, so I sincerely hope it lasts more than 8 years! Otherwise the DUI suit is much more flexible, and so more comfy to wear for long periods. I have the canvas cargo pocket on the left leg, and the large knife pocket on the right. Both are well worth it. Bill Dyer Nuneaton SAC (SAA #220) Warwickshire, UK
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