Best Overall Drysuit-various dive environments

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The only DUI suit I have used is the CF200, but I considered my choices very carefully when picking between the 350, 450, and 200. I would probably not recommend the 450 because it's kind of a mid-point between the 200 and 350. It is not as tough as the 200, but with the fitting problems of a 350. A popular concern cited by many owners is that the material is rough and seems to catch on stuff, but I've only heard that info second hand. In my ideal world I would own a custom fitted 350 and a 200. The 350 definitely seems to travel better than the 200 (much lighter, and it does dry easier), but I think these concerns are often over stated. I'm 6'3" and my front zip CF dries out just fine hanging up over night. If I want to get fancy then I stick a shop vac hose attached to the blower port into the suit the whole thing is dry inside within 15-20 minutes or so. While not as quick as the 350, I'm not willing to give up the increased abrasion resistance of the CF200 for diving the Great Lakes. And I hold my buoyancy and trim in high regard. Remember, in these water temps (and, yes, even with C4 and argon) your suit becomes a serious life support system. It's failure can complicate matters greatly if you are in a overhead situation. Obviously there are trade offs between both suits.

When all is said and done, remember this: fit, fit, fit, fit, fit.