Drysuit Pockets - Questions, Answers & Opinions.

[Woz]

Originally Posted by nigelH

Mine are on the front and they are a total bitch trying to get back into a RIB.

nigelH

Good point my old sausage. Have a grusome greenie.

[FOX]

Originally Posted by Woz

Fit them yourself is the cheapest option.

www.aquastuff.co.uk

I'm getting the pockets fitted for a very good price and they are sew on rather than glue on, the only problem with cost is the postage. I need a couple of other bits n bobs done to the suit, so it works out well sending it!

I thought that side mounted would be best, but wanted others opinions, looks like a bit of a split decision...

...no surprise there then

[Jen S]

Mine are on the front & I have no trouble real trouble getting into them. I think mine seem to be a bit higher than most peoples, as out of the water, I can stand with my hands in them without having to bend over & look like a hunchback! Either that or I have long arms!
Not tried side ones, so can't really say if these are better or not.

One thing you might want to consider is the opening though. Mine have zips & can be a little tricky sometimes. I've seen some people have a velcro 'flap', which seems a lot easier to open.

Jen

[Rick Huggins]

Right cargo (Velcro)

Spare Mask
DSMB
Spool
Wet Notes

Left cargo (velcro)

Spare spool
Sos DSMB
Trauma shears
Whisle
Strobe
D-Timer

I don't use zipped pockets, too much fannying around and they could stick

[ScubaK@]

I have the o three cargo pocket and it's on the side and I haven't had a problem with that yet. I carry a pocket mask, smb and reel, spare mask and slate.

K@

[IanMc]

Pockets are best mounted on the side, for a number of reasons. Front mounted they get in the way when geting into RIBs, they are not very streamlined, on the side they are in the slipstream of you shoulders so will not create more drag. There is NO problem geting to them with stages on, not that im saying there is if they are on the front but someone said there was. you want them mounted so that you can just reach the bottom, and with a bungee loop to clip things to. I would avoid cliping thing to a dring in the pocket as if you want anything and it get tangled up you wont be able to cut it away. Also as other have said use velcro, it fails open and not shut like a zip, sealing you much needed item inside.

hope that helps

Ian

[Simon A]

Originally Posted by Jen S

One thing you might want to consider is the opening though. Mine have zips & can be a little tricky sometimes. I've seen some people have a velcro 'flap', which seems a lot easier to open.

One point if your using the pockets to store backup kit in. Zipped pockets can "fail" closed, But you should always be able to get a velcro pocket open.

Simon A

[Ken]

Originally Posted by FOX

Hi All,

I'm having some cargo pockets fitted to my drysuit and I'm not sure whether to have them fitted to the front of the legs or the sides, what would you guys suggest and why?

Also, I'll need to send the suit by courier, I've priced up parcel farce and they'll charge £13.25, are there any cheaper options, these could turn out to be very expensive pockets!

Cheers

Ian

On this note I am in the process of designing & sourcing production of inexpensive drysuit pockets. My loose survey says that tech. / wreck divers like drysuit pockets :

A. black - colors were deemed too sissy for techies
B. expandable
C. fitted with one drain grommet
D. have capacity to add bungee cords

My question is: Do people have a preference for materials? I am looking at ballistic nylon which tends to get baggy over time, and heavy duty neoprene. Neoprene tends to float. Any input would be appreciated. My incentive for doing this project is to offer an alternative to exorbitantly expensive pockets. Charging the equivalent of 40+ pounds for a pocket is a tad too high.

As per mounting, side mounting is preferable if you tend to wiggle through major restrictions. Also, if you mount them on the front they have a minor tendency to bring your thighs down, especially if you load the pockets with gear. Ken

[beanie]

Originally Posted by Ken

On this note I am in the process of designing & sourcing production of inexpensive drysuit pockets. My loose survey says that tech. / wreck divers like drysuit pockets :

A. black - colors were deemed too sissy for techies
B. expandable
C. fitted with one drain grommet
D. have capacity to add bungee cords

My question is: Do people have a preference for materials? I am looking at ballistic nylon which tends to get baggy over time, and heavy duty neoprene. Neoprene tends to float. Any input would be appreciated. My incentive for doing this project is to offer an alternative to exorbitantly expensive pockets. Charging the equivalent of 40+ pounds for a pocket is a tad too high.

As per mounting, side mounting is preferable if you tend to wiggle through major restrictions. Also, if you mount them on the front they have a minor tendency to bring your thighs down, especially if you load the pockets with gear. Ken

I like my OThree neo ones they were only £22 though don't know where $0 comes from
o neo has strech which is good

[Mark]

Large DUI velcro closing bellows pockets cost £67 each including fitting! I am getting two fitted to my latest 2nd hand TLS350 purchase.

Regards,

Mark.