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Review on 🦈 Chillproof 1PC Full Wetsuit for Men with Sharkskin by Vivek Allen

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Very poor durability

I bought a new sharkskin jumpsuit in February 2019 with a back zip. Since then I've used it as my main suit on about 70 dives. At first I was impressed. Neutral buoyancy, keeps you warm in the wind, easy on and off even when wet. However, after about 30 dives, I noticed that some lettering and logos were peeling off. I hand wash all my gear in the bath so I know it's not overused. I was a little worried about durability at the time, but figured it was just cosmetic and that's the way it is. Today I noticed some wrinkles and noticed that the outer nylon layer was separating from the inner fleece layer on the left thigh. The stain isn't very big yet, but I'm sure it will continue to grow and eventually get big enough to snag and tear on something. I'm not sure how the loss of the outer layer will affect performance, but I'd like to take some time to tell you that for a premium product, receiving a year and a half of maintenance is very disappointing. I've had cheap $100 3mm wetsuits that have lasted ten years with proper care and it looks like this $300 suit will barely last two years.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors are here