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Scuba Diving Gear Buyers Guide 2016: Best Drysuits

| Published On January 8, 2016
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Scuba Diving Gear Buyers Guide 2016: Best Drysuits

Don't be intimidated when making your first drysuit diving purchase. Our 2016 Gear Guide breaks down the top new drysuit options.

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Bare women's X-Mission drysuit scuba

BARE WOMEN’S X-MISSION

  • Constructed of lightweight and flexible Ripstop nylon in a slim “cave-cut” design

  • Now available with styling and sizing for female divers

This trilaminate suit is loaded with features to withstand the rigors of tec and rec diving. Built with attached boots, latex seals, a diagonal front zipper for easy self-donning, and a pair of bellowed cargo pockets for carrying tools. Included: a crotch strap and suspenders.

$2,800.95; baresports.com

Zach Stovall
Camaro Men's Arc Tec drysuit scuba

CAMARO MEN’S ARC TEC 2.0

  • 360-degree YKK BDM dry zipper makes it easy to get in and out of the suit

  • Suspender system dials in fi t and controls the suit when unzipped between dives

Cold-water divers who are always on the go will find the Arc Tec 2.0 the perfect travel companion. Built to be lightweight and fitted with flexible thermo socks with reinforced soles, the suit folds into a compact bundle of only 20 x 15 inches. Its design also makes it easy to get into by yourself.

$1,795; camaro.at

Zach Stovall
Fourth Element Argonaut drysuit scuba

FOURTH ELEMENT ARGONAUT DRYSUIT

  • Breathable Kevlar material features micro pores to allow moisture release

  • Online BIOMAP custom fitting

Built for extreme conditions, this drysuit is created with a trilaminate construction and strategically placed Duratex panels in high-wear areas. YKK Aquaseal composite chest zipper blocks unwanted water intrusion. Customization choices are ample, including neck seals, wrist seals, boot type and more.

$2,800; fourthelement.com

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Hollis DX-300X drysuit scuba

HOLLIS DX-300X

  • Heavy-duty Cordura Ripstop outer layer offers abrasion and puncture resistance

  • Stretchable “Bias” cut and telescopic torso give excellent freedom of movement

Comfortable and maneuverable yet virtually bulletproof, the DX-300X is built for tec divers and demanding dive conditions. While durability and ease of use are this trilaminate drysuit’s design priorities, it is also loaded with features like double-thick kneepads, neoprene socks and suspenders.

$2,000; hollis.com

Zach Stovall
Hollis BTR-500 Scuba Drysuit

HOLLIS MEN’S BTR-500 DRYSUIT

  • Built with Butyl Trilaminate Ripstop material that is lightweight yet durable

  • Multi-panel design increases stretch and flexibility for the ultimate in comfort

The new BTR-500 features comfortable latex wrist seals, a neck seal backed by an adjustable neoprene warm collar, and a watertight composite front-entry zipper. Two zippered cargo pockets and 5 mm neoprene soft socks come standard.

$1,499.95; hollis.com

Zach Stovall
Hollis Neotek semidry scuba suit

HOLLIS WOMEN’S NEOTEK SEMIDRY

  • Seams are quadruple glued and butt joined with a durable and watertight blindstitch process

  • Special water-blocking G-Lock horizontal front zipper allows for easy self-donning

The Neotek semidry now comes in sizes and cuts designed for women. The suit is made from compression-resistant and highstretch 8/7/6 mm neoprene along with a ThermaSkin liner, and has an attached hood.

$400; hollis.com

Zach Stovall
Seac Warmdry drysuit scuba

SEAC WARMDRY

  • Glideskin neck seal and smooth Aquastop wrist closures keep water out

  • Blind-stitched seams are neoprene taped on the inside to add strength and enhance comfort

This high-density 4 mm neoprene drysuit has its own thermal properties, reducing the need for a thick undergarment. The fabric resists compression so less ballast weight is required. The suit comes with semi-rigid boots and a roomy cargo pocket.

$1,200; seacsub.com

Zach Stovall