I originally bought this drysuit 4 years ago when I still lived in North Carolina but never felt it was cold enough to use. This was a mistake. I took my Meridian drysuit out today (January 3rd) and found it thoroughly enjoyable to wear, well as much as one should wearing a dry suit that is. I didn't find any restriction to my arm movements wearing the Meridian and the neck and wrist gaskets didn't constrict blood flow or movement either. Granted, I did trim down the neck gasket so it was a more comfortable fit. Temperature was about 37 degrees and I had one layer of wicking material beneath it along with wool socks. This along with neoprene boots made for a very comfortable paddle.
I know not everyone is ever happy with any particular company. When I called and ordered my dry suit, the sales rep was extremely helpful and went out of his way to help me get what I needed in a dry suit. If I had any thing I didn't like about the suit, its that it is a little difficult to get the top portion on. If the zipper is even a little closed, it's damn near impossible. The instructions that came with my suit did specify the zipper needed to be all the way open so I can't fault the design.
All in all, I'm thoroughly pleased and wished I lived near the ocean still to brave the winter surf.
