> >Depends on what kind of diving you are likely to be doing for the most
> part.
> >I know from other posts of yours that you are interested in Caves and
> >Wrecks. With this in mind I would recommend the suits that I am familiar
> >with. I currently have and dive a DUI TLS350 shell suit. I am lusting after
> >their new offering in this category, the CLX450 I think is their stock
> >number. I do recommend if you choose a shell type suit that you purchase a
> >custom fitted suit. Shell suits tend to be baggier and as a result of this
> >cause a bit more drag.

I have to agree with Mike.  I hadn't looked at the CLX450 but it sure
does look like a nice suit but I almost fell OVER when I saw the price,
$2500 for a signature suit!!!  That is *expensive*!!!  Gotta go buy
those lottery tickets!  I have a custom TLS350.  Shell suits have many
advantages over neoprene suits.

1) dries faster
2) lighter weight for travel
3) easier to doff/donn
4) easy to change thermal insulation - just wear MORE (or heavier) or
   Less (maybe none).

> Thanks.  Duh ...!  I guess I should have stated my intended use (David
> responded in kind).  You are correct.  My intended purpose is mostly wreck,
> technical and some sump diving. I'll be cave diving too, but not at the
> exploratory extremes requireing 10-12 hours UW. Based on what I've read,
> I've already determined I do not want a neoprene suit, but rather
> *thinsulate* - I guess that is what you mean by shell. I have seen the
> DUI's, but haven't a clue as to which models they are.
>
> One concern I have (with any suit) is the inflator hose pulling out. I've
> read mention of this weakness on suits, but which ones I don't remeber.

On the TLS350 the inflator plugs into a very structurally sound power
inflator on your chest.  What do you mean, "inflator hose pulling out"
exactly?  Dry Suit inflator hoses typically have a larger knurl on the
end so you can grab it even with gloved hands on in case of runaway
inflation.

> Any further recommendations?  Prices?  Thanks again evryone.

Expect to send them a large number of your dollars :^)  From the DUI
website, here's the MSRP of both the TLS and CLX...

CLX450: $1898 / CLX450SP: $2298 / CLX450 Signature Series: $2478
TLS350: $1698 / TLS350SP: $2098 / TLS350 Signsture Series: $2278

Oh, don't forget to add on for the thermal wear.  You could easily
be talking over $3k!!!

Carl