Viking Drysuit ???

[hinzer]

I have a Viking x-treme back entry. This my first shell suit and 4th drysuit owned.  I based the purchase on several factors.
1) Mono layer design. Not a tri-laminate to fail.
2) Very light weight.
3) Attached boots that I cannot loose or forget.
4) Price (value)
5) I like the latex hood with skull cap.
6) Contacted 4 references prior to the purchase. All love it.

Me personally I would not pay for a front entry. That is what your buddy is for. I have now 23 dives on the suit with NO leaks.  Only issue I had is where the suspender fastens to the inside of the suit. All four glued areas pealed.  The suit was repaired under warranty. I purchased a box suit and it fits fine for my 6’-5” 200 lb. frame.  I paid $879.00. I added Viking dry gloves and would not go back to a wet glove. I saw no need for pockets since my BC has them.  Keep it simple so fewer things cannot go wrong.

Hope this helps.