Comments on: DUI CF200x Crushed Neoprene Drysuit Review

By: Rugged Comfort: Santi Enduro Drysuit | AtlasOmega

Rugged Comfort: Santi Enduro Drysuit | AtlasOmega — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:42:11 +0000

[...] behind the divers head. I found the mobility in this suit to be just as good if not better than my DUI crushed neoprene suit. All seams are sealed with rubber tape on the inside and a heat activated strip on the outside, [...]

By: Calvin

Calvin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:54:02 +0000

Robert,

Funny you should ask – my DUI is in getting the latex seal swapped out for a neoprene one at the moment. Lately I’ve been diving a Diving Concepts suit, but I want to get the DUI back in rotation. So, adding the neoprene neck seal, silicone wrist seals with the Viking ring/dryglove system is what I’m doing with the CF200x.

Cheers,

Calvin

By: Robert Roy

Robert Roy — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:05:01 +0000

Hey, I enjoyed reading your review of the 2 dry suits. i am also latex allergic, and did use the Apollo bio seal onmy old fusion, and it does indeed wear out latex seals real quick!

I never did really like my Fusion, and recently got a crushed neoprene. I thought the DUI was a bit pricey, so I got a Pinnacle Black Ice (sort of a poor man’s DUI maybe!), and am very happy with it! I no longer get cold (like in the fusion), and much easier to control buoyancy. No leaks at all, and I love the neoprene neck seal. No leak and no allergic reaction, therefore no need to use the Apollo bio-seal. So far I’ve got 50 dives on it.

I am just curious if your DUI has a neoprene or latex neck seal.

By: Calvin

Calvin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:07:32 +0000

Email sent. Thanks, Kathy.

By: Kathy Long

Kathy Long — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:20:34 +0000

Hi Calvin,

I wanted to touch base with you regarding the issue you mention with replacement ZipSeals. Would you mind sending me an email and letting me know the trouble you experienced getting replacements? We are researching ways to have ZipSeal Replacments available to the end user. Your comments would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Kathy Long
DUI

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:23:46 +0000

Very helpful. I’ll be buying a CF200 this week. It seems to be the most popular choice here in Dutch Harbor. Thank you!

By: Calvin

Calvin — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:59:08 +0000

Cara, I’m all for starting out with a less expensive suit. You have to dive a drysuit for a little while before you know exactly what features, fit and material are right for you. Then, you’ll really appreciate the dream suit you end up with one day.

By: Cara Ventura

Cara Ventura — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:03:42 +0000

Hot damn. That was a great great review of the DUI CF200. Alas I have to start with an entry-level suit until I can take the plunge and spring for the Signature Series DUI, but the crushed neo is definitely the way I’ll e going.

By: Calvin

Calvin — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:32:56 +0000

Dan, thanks so much for the feedback. I’d heard this from one person but didn’t know if it was true.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:25:43 +0000

just an FYI. after reading your DUI review

Apollo Bio seal will make your Latex neck seal deteriorate faster then normal. I’ve been diving my CF200 seal for well over a year and it is still going strong.. and i’ve know other divers who put 2-3 years on these seals with no probs.

this quote is from apollo’s web site.. “This product does contain oils which can cause early wear in latex type seals.”