Front or side?

[Lou]

Now, i'm still faffing around over this 6 months after I bought the flippin' things but I really need to bite the bullet before next weekend.

Tis a simple little question so it shouldn't cause too much contention (unfortunately!).   I already have John Guliiver's opinion but it is irreversible so I don't want to go the wrong way.

The *BIG* quessie is

- drysuit thigh pockets, front or side???

Now DIR go side to reduce drag (I would need a very special bra for that to have any bearing on my streamlining!!) , John recommends front for ease of access (sounds sensible to me).

What do you all think?


Maybe I should have gone with a new-fangled poll-thingy!

Cheers

Lou

[Jay]

Quite simply - whatever works best for you. Think about what you are going to keep in them, what kit you normally wear and then decide where you would best like them placed. That is the best place for them!

[daz]

<font color='#000080'>Lou,

Throw your kit on and try it in both places, &nbsp;even if it means getting someone to hold it in place. &nbsp;

The only problem I can foresee is that I find it slightly easier to get at my pocket if it is on the side, &nbsp;but if I want to have a good look at everything to unclip something it is easier at the front. &nbsp;So it might be a comprimise depending on what you are going to keep in it.

I have everything clipped to a loop of bungee (bungee attached to inside of pocket) and I can pull the whole lot out to unclip what I need (Not my idea, &nbsp;I think I nicked it from a DIR site).

Daz

[Dominic]

I find side easiest. When was the last time you saw trousers with cargo pockets at the front instead of side?

I do like Daz, and thread bungee across the top - the only thing I use that I can honestly say I've not encountered anywhere but a DIR site..

[Robert]

Why not have them somewhere in between?
To the side loks very bulky, to the front is a bit of a pain when getting into a RhiB - somewhere in between tries to make the best of both (but probably just makes it worse!).
Regards

[rasilon]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Dominic @ Mar. 10 2003,16:54)]I find side easiest. When was the last time you saw trousers with cargo pockets at the front instead of side?

Last time I bought a flightsuit... &nbsp; Very handy if you are flying something with a cockpit and seats, but an annoyance otherwise. &nbsp;Pockets at the side is probably the way to go.

[Mark Scott-Simons]

I put mine where my hands naturally lie so half way round.

[Davey Willo]

Lou

If you think that you'll quite often get hauled up and onto a Rib then the side position would be best for you as you'll soon know if your pockets are full of reels or other hard objects as some hairy arse diver drags you into the boat.. if you think that you might carry stages in the future I'm told that it's easier to reach pockets on the front of the thighs..

But anyway.. I thought you girls would just be carrying a handbag....

Dave runs for cover.......

[Diving Dude]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Lou @ Mar. 11 2003,15:37)]Now DIR go side to reduce drag (I would need a very special bra for that to have any bearing on my streamlining!!) , John recommends front for ease of access (sounds sensible to me).

Now this depends on what exactly you are talking about, front for easy access...
Oh sorry, you we talking about dry suit pockets. I `d say front.

[Dominic]

I think it's clear what's needed.

Buy two more pockets, and mount them front AND side. Problem solved!