The best diving gear Of 2007 - Mares Trilastic 8-6-5

Mares Trilastic 8-6-5

Mares Trilastic 8-6-5

If you're tired of all the hassle, bulk and buoyancy that a two-piece suit entails but still need the warmth, then the Mares 8-6-5 Trilastic wetsuit is the answer to your prayers. Its large back-entry zipper and Sapphfire plush lining allow the suit to slide effortlessly over the skin, which simplifies donning and doffing. Wrist, neck, and ankle Sapphfire Skin seals keep the warmth in and cold water out and various thicknesses of soft, supple neoprene offer a range of motion that rivals many thinner suits--8mm flexible, skin-out Tri-Core neoprene covers the torso, more flexible 6mm neoprene wraps the arms and legs, and 5mm skin-in neoprene forms the neck, wrist and ankle seals. All seams are glued and blind-stitched. Shoulders are covered with an anti-skid coating to keep the BC from sliding, and this same material is used to protect the knees. A skin-in zipper flap creates an efficient seal and minimizes water intrusion, plus offers some spine padding. $350. www.mares.com.