Do all 5mm wetsuit brands provide the same amount of warmth?

[Doomanic]

5mm wetsuit in 7-12 degrees? I was cold in a 7mm in 18 degrees.

[greatwhite]

Yes, it makes sense.

What doesn't make sense is how over a year later you STILL haven't bought your wetsuit

Flip me, this is a whole new meaning to 'considered purchase'.

Please do update us all when you finally buy one and let us know what you think

I'm trying to track down that military suit no-one can buy, that is why I am sooooo slow!!!!

No, on a serious note, it is not until March I need a suit and with more important things going on in life, I put it on hold. I am however, kind of thinking of a bare suit, oceanic or o'three or a suit I can pick up in the sales which is a good fit at a good price.

[Doomanic]

So anything then?

[greatwhite]

So anything then?

Not yet. Something will pop up though. I'm not sure I really need to spend around £300 plus for a suit these days. So much dive gear seems to be heavily reduced these days at some time.

[BenL]

^^ you could do much worse than picking up one from Beaver. Solid suit for your £, not very fashionable though, if that's a concern. I'm not a fan of zips on the wrists, otherwise I'd have one in a heartbeat (just in case Martin's listening... )

[Moleshome]

... kind of thinking of a bare suit, ...

The dive guide I was with on Gozo this year had a Bare, what looked like a 3mm was apparently a 7mm and it was falling apart after only a year.

[Divemouse]

My 5mm is a Bare, I think I got it from Justice or whatever they're called now for £70. Bargain!

[greatwhite]

My 5mm is a Bare, I think I got it from Justice or whatever they're called now for £70. Bargain!

£70 for a bare 5mm is a bargain. Was that recently?

[greatwhite]

Yes, it makes sense.

What doesn't make sense is how over a year later you STILL haven't bought your wetsuit

Flip me, this is a whole new meaning to 'considered purchase'.

Please do update us all when you finally buy one and let us know what you think

This does not look bad for £150 -
https://www.beuchat-diving.com/gb/we...555256129.html
EN 14225-1 CLASS B (Temp. 10 - 18°C)

I just wonder how well a front zip suit performs and if I wore a vest over a front zip if it would make any difference in fit and comfort?

[BenL]

This does not look bad for £150 -
https://www.beuchat-diving.com/gb/we...555256129.html
EN 14225-1 CLASS B (Temp. 10 - 18°C)

I just wonder how well a front zip suit performs and if I wore a vest over a front zip if it would make any difference in fit and comfort?

Where are you getting that for 150?