im guessing you saw the weekly promo at basspro??
if not, they are sell the L2 for $199 this week..
I was actually in the same boat as you maybe 2 months ago. before i switched to simms, i've been wearing neoprene for the summer/fall...and i must say..GET BREATHABLES!!you stay as warm as neoprene in the winter, and when you walk the creeks, the sweat will get out faster than neoprene..
just make sure you get 1-2 size bigger. the best way is to put on the waders, and bend over all the way and see if you feel comfortable (no homo).