AHoy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I need to obtain a dry suit that is suitable for RIB use (safety boat duty) and also for the occasional swim around/under the boat if required. Might even consider doing a bit of shallow diving later (with retraining!). Not wishing to spend a fortune for this limited use but would like to get as comfortable, durable and presentable (?) as possible. Any recommendations? Seems as if I am unlikely to get one suit for both uses. Any recommended shops or suppliers within the area I should try? Might also stand a better chance of catching some fish if I can dive and see them first Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 hi Alan, A diving dry suit is different to an occasional use dry suit. I have a Crewsaver Drysuit that is perfect for sailing, kayaking, jet skiing etc. it came from Pacer Marine in Aldershot and cost around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Ebay for ex-fire service drysuit! Haven't checked lately but they were going for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Just had a quick look and no fireservice ones there at the mo but they doo come up. If your not in a rush it might be worth keeping an eye on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHoy Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions. Have had a look around for second-hand suits but nothing my size, also been doing a lot of research so I have a better idea of what I want v. what I can use the types of suit for. I am doing some safety boat RIB training during February so have opted to go for a new suit from Ravenspring. They can meet the delivery date, have a good reputation and are close enough for support in case of problems/repairs. Made-to-measure price similar to many off-the -peg prices from normal outlets as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Got a good crewsaver on ebay which I forget about when paddling the yak as it fits really well. The negative was the neck was really tight when I bought it but AAndark in Southampton replaced it for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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