Dry Suits

[beeger]

My 2 cents: If you can avoid Rockboots you will probably be happier in the long run. They definitely help keep air out of your feet, but they cause problems with fin fit, and, as mentioned, are just one (two) more pieces of gear to remember to bring along. Ankle flexibility is an issue, but is not that bad (try not threading the laces through the top two eyelets on the boot - that helps). Eventually you will get used to your suit so air trapping will not be that big of a deal. The standard DUI soles (Turbosoles) are kind of flimsy so that's the other problem. I use the Rockboots because, for my foot size, the Turbosoles made my feet too big for Jet fins, but too small for Turtles. The Rockboots make the Turtles fit nicely. Fit is the most important thing so take that into account with any boot/fin combination.

Pockets are great. Go with the Velcro. Get at least one bellows pockets, and another bellows or flat pocket (advantages to each). Dry gloves and Thinsulate are necessary investments around here. If you plan on doing a lot of Great Lakes diving start thinking about Argon in your future. But that's another subject.