Portland area dive shops with drysuits?

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Portland area dive shops with drysuits?

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I want to try on some drysuits. I know Oregon Underwater (NE Halsey & 122) in portland only has about 5 suits (one brand/style). So I will head over there and try some on.

Hydrosports in Salem had 1 used suit. Salem Scuba had a white fusion (but I have decided not to go that route).

But any other dive shops that have drysuits in stock where someone could try them on?
Thanks!
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Try Thunder Reef, they have used suits and new DUI, Bare Suits. They deal in more but only have the two brands new in stock.
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seven seas scuba in vancouver has bare suits, and under water works in tigard has usia.
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Steve's Scuba in Milwaukee also has DUI drysuits.
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I need to go visit Steve's and Underwater Works because it has been years. I need to go when I don't have any money so I don't buy anything.
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visit UWW in october during their anniversary sale. great deals on things and raffles too!
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oregondiver wrote:
Hydrosports in Salem had 1 used suit. Salem Scuba had a white fusion (but I have decided not to go that route).

Thanks!
Just curious about the fusion, was it cost (ouch!) or something else? I spent a weekend in a rental and was considering buying one.
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It depends on who you talk to and what options.
A whites fusion can be $2400 (for the suit, covering, thermie, boots, bag)
It can also be $1600 (lower quality covering, different fusion suit).

diverightinscuba.com had it for $1600 yesterday...or was it $1400?
Ron at Hoodsport N Dive has two of them (used, barely)....one was $1400 and I didn't ask about the other one.
I have heard rumors about $1200 for the basic suit & covering...maybe someone here can get you the beta. Good luck!
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I dive the Bare basic dry shell. It's like a grand- cheaper if you catch them on sale or used. I love it. 7C's (sevenseasscuba.com) in Vancouver is where I go for my stuff--they have several types of suits in. Just hunt around until you find what you want. I would recommend a loose fitting tri-lam shell--- you can pack on as much or as little thermal as you want.
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Did you try Aquatic Sports on Barbur Blvd?
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Underwater Works in Tigard has USIA, (Several different styles) and Viking. They have several in stock to try on and a couple to rent. 503 620 6993.
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Thanks everyone. SOunds like the local dive shops DO have suits I can try on. I guess the few shops I have been in lately just didnt' have suits in stock but sounds like others do! I will start checking them out in the next few weeks!
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Just putting in a good word for Dave down at Under Water Works. The guy is extremely knowledgeable. He's a USIA and Viking dealer. Even if you don't buy a suit from him he's a good person to talk to as far as getting an idea of exactly what you want, good fit etc.
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What was wrong with youre old suit Shell, it was "semi dry" lol
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