Northern Diver CNX 25 Drysuit??????????

[stuartknowles]

hi has anyone used a northern diver cnx 25 drysuit? I am thinking about buying one but i was wondering what people who have used one think...

Thanks stuart

[pugwash]

Not sure what a CNX 25 drysuit is but, I purchased a Northern Diver CNX200 drysuit (2mm neoprene), in January 1997 and have done over 700 dives in it without major flooding/leaking/wear.

I had it made to measure and had apex shoulder dump and apex inflator valve installed instead of the Northern Diver models.

[Gordon]

I think mine is the CNX 25 - not entirely sure, its definitely CNX of some description. Had no problems to date, tis a cracking suit.

G

[Paul Oliver]

I've had 2 ND CNX drysuits, first one lasted 3 years and was worn out, 2nd one leaked when i got it nd they fixed it, but it soon leaked again and for the 3.5 years i used it i spent more time wet than dry.

The neoprene perished earlier this year, i actually stuck a finger through the sleeve putting it on. Nice and very comfy suit when they work though. Mine was a standing joke on YD for many years as i emptied water out of the boots after most dives.

As soon as i fixed one hole another appeared.

I now have a made to measure Neoprene suit from Seaskin, much cheaper and far better quality. I've only done about 6 dives in it as i have just had 4 months of illness and blown out dives but on the 21st i did 45 min in 10 Degrees off of Dover and it was great. The MTM undersuit is also well worth the money and i had full mobility to do shutdowns etc with it all on.

http://www.seaskin.co.uk/

[tropical_shark]

I have a ND CNX 25 not had any problems with it! Very comfy, I need to get my valves tightened after 20 odd dives as they are leaking a bit! I do have a problem with the boots being really big though!