[Paddlewise] Drysuits: 1 Piece or Combo?

 Hello again,

  I finally recieved my fall grant for school and
having already paid for that tuition my pockets are
burning. 
  I am looking at a drysuit for the spring kayaking
classes that I teach at the local university. This
suit will always be used outdoors, and frequently, at
my inlaws lakeside cabin. The "lake" never gets warmer
than 60 degrees, while I paddle it from Ice-out to
Ice-on. 
    I am leaning towards Kokatat, I have lovingly used
lots of my friend's Kokatat stuff for years, never had
any problems. BUT, I am willing to negotiate. 
   My question for you, is whether a one piece drysuit
(Meridian or Swift Entry) is better than a combination
drytop (GTX WAVE) and bibs (Whirlpool Bibs). All
openings are full latex. 
    I really want to make sure that I am doing the
right thing by ordering the two piece system (with
relief zip, knee reinforcements and arm pocket) 
    Are the fold down seals of the top/bib combo just
as tight as the full suit?
    Anyone out there who can vouch for the flexibility
of the two piece option? 
   
Your help is needed, I have set a deadline for my self
to order by this Monday afternoon.

can anyone talk me out of it?

Thanks for any info,

Phil Huck
thekayaker_at_yahoo.com 
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