Spearfishing Wetsuits, Super Deal! $139.00!!

[Capt.Gene]

Pinnacle Elude 5mm 2pcs wetsuits, long sleved beavertail jacket with attatched hood, smooth skin (glideskin) inside, with high top pants.
Wide range of sizes available including suits for big fat skinny short tall people, so you don't have to be shaped like the mannequin in the window at Dillards to wear this suit!
These are first quality suits built with premium quality material.
And, I will personally guarantee your satisfaction with the quality of these fine suits! If you don't like or it doesn't fit when you get it, just return it (UN DOVE) for a full refund!
And, $10 shipping to anywhere in the continental USA!
Call for sizing help, and to place your order! :D
Capt. Gene
Aquatic Adventures Scuba
813 788 6476

[fishkilla]

gene do i need one of these? i've got the pinnacle morano 5mm and love it but this looks like a good back up.

[Uno Breath]

I have the suit and I love it. It fit pretty good, but I took it and had it altered by a local custom wetsuit manufacturer and now its like a custom suit for a fraction of the price.

[Ironhed]

I have been kicking aroung the idea of getting a 5 mil, last year I dove a 3/2 mm all winter long. 58 degrees is chilly at times. are these suits as good or better than a tilos, I dont really need a high end suit for as little as I wear one. I normally don't even wear one till it drops below 72 degrees and I have endured 62 degree dives suitless at times when the thermo's are in.

[Capt.Gene]

I think the Pinnacle suits are a cut above the Tilos, which I also sell.

[LakeHunter]

I just ordered the elude-good customer service from Gene, i will tell you how i like the suit once i get it on monday

[GRIM REEFER]

Pinnacle wetsuits are awesome! I got the 5 mil merino :thumps:

[Wayward Son]

Gene, I may be interested in one of these. My daughter is built like I was at her age, tall & skinny. She's 5'8, maybe 130 lbs. Any possibility one of these may fit her well? I'm afraid we may be stuck going with a custom job for her, but ya never know. A 5mm 2 piece that fits her for $149 is a creaming deal.

[Uno Breath]

Im 6' 1" and about 130 lbs. The medium elude just about fits me perfect. I took it to a custom wetsuit guy and had a bit of alterations done and it now fits me like a glove. I got a custom suit for less than an off the rack suit.

[Makanic]

Sounds like a great deal ! I use the Henderson 7/5 and was thinking about one for my daughter. This way I don't have to spend the $400.

[Capt.Gene]

Anyone with interest can call me on Saturday.
I have the size chart and there are over-long and plus sizes available.
And yes, these suits may well fit the younger gals if not to ..ahhh... feminine in their build.
Aquatic Adventures
813 788 6476

[LakeHunter]

6' 1" and about 130 lbs

holy shit you're skinny!!! i'm 5'8" 140 and the medium is nice once it on but gettin it on is tough!

[Keysdivers]

Do they come without the hood? Problem to remove the hood?

[Capt.Gene]

Hood comes right off with a big pair of sizzors, but the end result is unknown! :D
This is a 5mm shooters suit with the hood attached. It has a gun pad on the center chest. It's designed to be worn in cooler water, requiring a hood.

[jackpine savage]

Gene-I am in need of a new 5mm. I currently wear a farmer john, how does the high top pants compare as far as warmth? Will I be losing anything or is it about equal in comfort and warmth? I am pretty tall, 6-5, and my current suit is fine except at the wrists and ankles. If you think you have something that would work I will give you a call. You available Sunday?

[Capt.Gene]

The hood is made onto the jacket. There are no zippers anywhere to leak through. The jacket then seals against the high waste of the pants.
The glide skin should hold almost no water against your skin.
If you want to add more insulation over the upper body half, and if you had room under the jacket you could wear a sleave-less "chicken vest" under neath. But you might not need it.
If you want to pm me your number I'll call you sometime tomorrow from the shop, with the size chart in hand. I don't know what time as we are closed Sunday.
But I'm happy to give a call when I head out to get the Sunday paper .

[LakeHunter]

Guys, these wetsuits are WARM! I can dive for hours in the elude, booties, and gloves. 3hr dive and only went in cause i had to be somewhere (water temp 59) Extremely warm!!!

[jfjf]

I don't know anything about these particular suits, but the freediver 2-piece wetsuits which have no zipper(s) and an attached hood are very, very warm compared to a "normal" scuba suit which has a zipper in the jacket and no attached hood.

[Capt.Gene]

Thanks for the come -back, jfjf.
I get a lot of "get this off me, I'm to HOT" in the store from divers just trying on the suits.

[jfjf]

The high waist pants are also nice in that you can take a dump without taking the suit off (just un-do the beaver tail and pull the pants down) This is much more convienent than combining a pull over jacket with farmer john pants, because you have to completely remove the jacket to allow the farmer johns to be pulled down.

Some people will buy an additional vest which provides another layer of rubber over the chest. This is usually worn under the suit.

[Wayward Son]

How hard is it getting these jackets on & off?

[jfjf]

I use diluted baby shampoo to slip the suits on and it is much faster than a normal, nylon lined scuba suit to put on. When it is really cold, you can microwave the baby shampoo bottle and keep it wrapped in a towel, which feels nice on a cold day.

I can NOT take the jacket off by myself. Some of the more limber people (with good shoulder flexibility) use a bucket of water and can do it. However, with a buddy it is very simple:

You bend at the waist and put your hands on one of your buddy's knees (this is a kodak moment). Keep your arms extended completely put hands together and extend the shoulders forward (i.e., stretching your arms out or reaching forward as far as you can, basically position your shoulders, arms and hands as if you are diving into the water).. Then the buddy carefully pulls the suit inside out, while grasping only the outside (nylon covered) portion of the suit from the waist area. Once the suit is off the chest and inside out, the diver can easily work his arms out and then the hood off. It is really very simple and fast.. say 20 seconds.

You may want to ask the buddy to wear gloves when doing this, that way there is no possibility for finger nails to cut the soft internal rubber skin on the interior.

I use diluted baby shampoo to slip the suits on and it is much faster than a normal, nylon lined scuba suit to put on. When it is really cold, you can microwave the baby shampoo and keep it wrapped in a towel, which feels nice on a cold day.

[LakeHunter]

I have found a technique to get it off. Crazy to explain, anyway i put it on in the morning with a hot ater/conditioner mux. Pants no prob. Jacket not super hard but not awsome at 6 in the mornin.

The thing is i put it on in the shower and drive to wherever and dive, then drive back in it and take it off in the shower. I dont think i could get it off without lube or while having to have a towel so as not to show beach goer's my junk haha

[smilinmatt]

Thanks Capt. Gene. 24 hours after ordering the suit, it was sitting at the front door.

[gogators27]

Capt. Gene and other Sizing profesionals.... Does this fit me?
I yanked the pants up my crotch as far as possible, yet as you can see I still have a few rinckles in the legs? Range of motion is a lot less in my knees than my other suit, but this may come with the territory of a thicker suit. What do you think?

[Capt.Gene]

It looks you have put the suit on "dry" without any soap or conditioner to let it slide out. Thus the wrinkles. But it does look like the right size.
Did you roll down the pants before putting them on?
So here's what I think.
You're too warm wearing that suit in the house, and, you should clean up your room! :D :D

[spea fessha]

hey Capt., I'm 5' 10" 240 lb.....what size? I have the same problem as above, wrinkles in the knee.

[bgbill]

Gene,

I am 6' 3" and 195 lbs, what size would I need?

It seems like all of the off the shelf large suits are a little short in the legs and the XL are a little loose.

[gogators27]

It looks you have put the suit on "dry" without any soap or conditioner to let it slide out. Thus the wrinkles. But it does look like the right size.
Did you roll down the pants before putting them on?
So here's what I think.
You're too warm wearing that suit in the house, and, you should clean up your room! :D :D

Cool, I'll try the lube. Did not know to roll them down, can you describe what that means. Looks like a good suit, should keep me toastie if I can move well enough in it. I feel like the guy on the christmas story after his mom suited him up for his walk to school. Mabe I should take down these photos of my dirty room now. :D Thanks for the Great Service Capt. Gene.

[spea fessha]

I think he means that the portion of the suit that goes all the way up to your chest has to be rolled all the way down as if turning them into just pants this way you don't have such a long tube of neoprene to climb into...........I think.

[bug_power]

Gene would it help if we sent you some measurements as far as sizes go? I don't dive much in the winter but would go more often if I could stay warm.
5'8-235lbs
48" chest
17 3/4" neck on dress shirts
33" arms on dress shirts
38" waist on dress slacks
29" length on dress slacks

[Capt.Gene]

Gene,

I am 6' 3" and 195 lbs, what size would I need?

It seems like all of the off the shelf large suits are a little short in the legs and the XL are a little loose.

Bret these suits all seem on the long side to me. I say this because the only fit problems seem to be on the shorter guys.
The size LARGE, fits:
185-210#,chest 44-48,height 6'-6'2", waist 34-37,hips 40-44, inseam 30-32.
The size LARGE TALL, fits 6'2-6'4",195-220#, 31-33" inseam.
Come over and try one on.

[Capt.Gene]

Gene would it help if we sent you some measurements as far as sizes go? I don't dive much in the winter but would go more often if I could stay warm.
5'8-235lbs
48" chest
17 3/4" neck on dress shirts
33" arms on dress shirts
38" waist on dress slacks
29" length on dress slacks

I think this suit won't work for you. The XL Short is going to be to tight in the chest, and to long on you.
We CAN get Pinnacle to alter a suit for you, for less than a true custom suit. But, these suits are close outs.
Check out their products at www.pinnacleaquatics.com

[NateSmith]

do you have any pictures?

[gogators27]

I ended up using this suit last week in 62 degree water and it kept me toastie all day, did not get cold at all. I may have it altered in the legs a bit, there is a guy that will do it for 20 bucks up here, thanks Gene, it's a good suit and I'm happy with it.

[Capt.Gene]

Thanks for the report!
I do still have these available in Medium Large, and Large sizes.
I also got a good report from someone using this suit in 51 F water temp!

[bluedog]

Gene, PM sent.

[David Deman]

i'm definetely in the market for a medium large, gene. i'll be calling tomorrow.

[Capt.Gene]

At this moment I have remaining
(1) Large, (2) Medium/Large, (2) Medium Tall
I can call Pinnacle for availability of other sizes. A drop shipping fee of $20 would apply and the suits come directly to you. No return on drop shipped suit!

[David Deman]

thank you so much for your help, gene. you made that almost too easy. looking forward to getting the suit!

[surf&spear]

Since everyone's asking advice, I'll jump in. Monterey. 48 degrees (surface temp). My 5/4/3 bodyglove stormtrooper isn't cutting it. I'm hesitant to go with a farmer-john, they just seem awkward and dorky. Other than ease of pooping, is there a functional difference vs. a one-piece? (Assuming the one-piece had that sweet lining that makes it slide on easier?) Also, I love the idea of a camo suit, any recommendations/bargains on those?

[Capt.Gene]

Since everyone's asking advice, I'll jump in. Monterey. 48 degrees (surface temp). My 5/4/3 bodyglove stormtrooper isn't cutting it. I'm hesitant to go with a farmer-john, they just seem awkward and dorky. Other than ease of pooping, is there a functional difference vs. a one-piece? (Assuming the one-piece had that sweet lining that makes it slide on easier?) Also, I love the idea of a camo suit, any recommendations/bargains on those?

FOURTY EIGHT DEGREES! I don't like my BEER that cold!
I would think a 7mm semi-dry would be the only substitute for a dry suit in that temp!
I do have a Pinnacle Polar model semi dry in the store to sell for a customer who put on a few over the summer and never wore it!
It is a size Large and is $100 off price. :beer:

[surf&spear]

Yeah, and I don't want to even guess what the temp is down at 50'. Damn underwater canyon... I need an XL or XLS, I'm 6-0, 200, big chest, small waist, expanding gut. Ideally I'd like a one-piece with integrated hood and the fancy lining, and while I'm dreaming, blue or green camo! Got anything that comes close? Thanks!

[David Deman]

i've been out in the bay in my 4/3 and never had too much of a problem. guess i''m just hardcore like that. what i'm really excited about is getting rid of that rear zipper and horrible seams of the suit i have now.

man, i can't wait for my suit to get here.

[surf&spear]

Hey, you're right here, do you really use a 4/3 year-round? That's impressive, cuz it's not a matter of hardcore, it's a matter of physics and body temp. I'm wondering if I could get away with a badass 5mm titanium dive suit. I think I'll post it and see what the other guys are using.

[Capt.Gene]

Yeah, and I don't want to even guess what the temp is down at 50'. Damn underwater canyon... I need an XL or XLS, I'm 6-0, 200, big chest, small waist, expanding gut. Ideally I'd like a one-piece with integrated hood and the fancy lining, and while I'm dreaming, blue or green camo! Got anything that comes close? Thanks!

You're gonna hate me for this.
Pinnacle's new 5MM Elastiprene suit has a flexable material like Henderson's Hyperstretch, but is much warmer and more durable. I have an XL Short in hand.
This suit has the Merlino wool completely lining the suit, and has other fine features that set it aside from others.
Warmth will be the realreason to select this suit, because this is the warmest 5mm suit on the market, even warmer than the Elude.
You're gonna hate me because these suits aren't cheep, and when you see one and feel one you're gonna regret not buying it!
(I oredered one for myself.)

[David Deman]

yeah, i just dove my 4/3 a few weeks ago at del monte. wasn't too bad at all.

[surf&spear]

All right Cap, I'll bite. How much for the warmest 5mm?

[Capt.Gene]

All right Cap, I'll bite. How much for the warmest 5mm?

The list price is $415, the MAP price is $372.50 and I'll include free freight on the deal.
Thanks for the inquery!
Gene

[David Deman]

just got my suit in the mail yesterday. good stuff. package was beat to crap, but that happens, i guess. suit is fantastic, can't wait to get out and dive it tomorrow morning.

[bigdaddy-bang]

do you still have a xl short????

[Capt.Gene]

do you still have a xl short????

Ml and L sizes only remaining in the Elude.
The 5mm Elastiprene IS available in the XLS.

[David Deman]

Gene, thank you so much for your suit and your help. I finally got to dive it yesterday, and the suit is fantastic. couldn't be too much happier.