The NEW Waterproof D1X Dry Suit - is it the best in the world?
Is the new Waterproof D1X the best dry suit in the world?
The old Waterproof D1 was regarded by many as the drysuit to buy if you had the budget. The main improvement from the D1 to the D1X is they have improved the patented 3D mesh.
The D1 was the first drysuit to have an ‘insulated constant volume drysuit’. The best way to think of a D1X is that it is a hybrid drysuit. Even though it benefits from the thinner, lighter and greater flexibility of a trilaminate style drysuit it has the thermal protection of a crushed neoprene suit.
The D1X is durable and has made significant improvements on the old D1 which was regarded by many as the world’s best drysuit, including:
Dry suit boots that are now 5 times more abrasion resistant
Soft and flexible neck ring that allows you to replace the seal at the dive site with a choice of silicone, latex or even neoprene
Improved fabric on the front panel means less abrasion
The unique 3D mesh liner that provides the thermal protection is now softer and more flexible and is constructed from 50 Denier material.
All of the Velcro tabs have been replaced and are now more flexible and have better grip
D-rings on the leg pockets have been replaced with stainless and have a new construction
In our view this is an expensive suit but given the looks, technology used, thermal protection, durability, weight and fantastic construction does justify the price tag. So in short it is difficult to say what the best car in the world is, but in our opinion there are few if any other dry suits that can match the Waterproof D1X.
Our head PADI Instructor Nick has recently bought a D1 and loves it. He would be very happy to share his experience with you if you are looking to purchase one.
The D1X is available to purchase via our online dive store.
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Who makes the D1x drysuit i can not find a,mfg for them
I’ve been wanting this suit ever since the D1 came out, but to my dismay, they’re simply sized way to large. I’m 5’3” tall and weigh 170 pounds. While that weight sounds like a lot, I’m heavy due to dense muscle, not fat. The shortest suit available here in the States is for someone 5’7”. Obviously I don’t want to fork out the kind of money these suits cost if its not going to fit properly. So I wondering if a smaller size is available overseas. If not, what’s the difference in the cut of the suit between the women’s verses the men’s suit?
I bought a D1 a yr ago this month and hear is my story.
The suit performed faultless for the first 4 months and was so warm that I only needed thin leggings and a t-shirt underneath. I loved it and dived 3 times a week. Then I discovered a damp patch on my right knee, yes you guessed it a bloody leak. The suit was repaired under warranty. Back in the water and it leaked again. All in all I had leaks on the right leg 6 times and was getting fed up having to constantly send it back. This week after yet another problem my local dive shop informed me the suit had now been written off and a brand new D1X was awaiting collection. I am thrilled and can’t wait to road test it. I love Waterproof as a brand and feel my problems were due to a rogue suit. A big thumbs up to the dealer for standing shoulder to shoulder with me during all the problems.
I bought a D1 a yr ago this month and hear is my story.
The suit performed faultless for the first 4 months and was so warm that I only needed thin leggings and a t-shirt underneath. I loved it and dived 3 times a week. Then I discovered a damp patch on my right knee, yes you guessed it a bloody leak. The suit was repaired under warra ty
was interested in buying a d1x drysuit is it avaiable in a xxxl?
I currently own two hybrid 1 dive suits. I am wondering if the D1X is lighter in weight and if so how much. I love my D1 Hybrid suit its super warm but very heavy. just wondering if I need to trade up to the D1X if its lighter