Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh)
One thing I've been wondering about is how the Xerotherm arctics stack up against these undersuits. Anyone know if the arctics are, for example, equivalent to a 200g suit and arctics plus base equivalent to 400g?
I have the DUI 400G and its great for warmth, the best I have ever owned. Unfortunately its very badly cut with stupid amounts of slack material making it unnecessarily bulky in the lower legs. The stirrup straps are useless way too stretchy and loose and the cut on the upper arms is for Arny Terminator look alike only.
Its a shame because if it were better tailored it would be worth the money
The Exotherm Arctic is pretty amazing. I wore one for DIRF over a forth element base layor and i couldn't believe that I was doing two 45 -60min dives in 5c water and feeling OK. I am mighty impressed with it.
I don't think warmth wise its on a par with the 400 DUI but its pretty good.
ATB
Mark Chase