drysuits yet again

[Conor]

Hi all

I'm sorry to say I am still stuck on the subject of drysuits so I thought I would ask you guys which of the above you would feel is most suitable, best value etc for someone in my situation.

My situation.....Never dived a drysuit, will probably have to buy one before I can do the training (noone nearby rents them). Only starting in UK diving but really want to make it a regular occurrence. I have a strong interest in wrecks and think that I am quite likely to develop down this route and also reckon I am going to get more and more technical as time progresses.

Thanks for you input

Conor

[Stu Sheridan]

If your up north, go to divers warehouse and try one of their billions of off the peg suits.
You should come away with suit, gloves, hood, bag, hoses and valves for less than £400.

Stu.

[LesleySS]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (camdiver @ Aug. 01 2003,12:09)]My situation.....Never dived a drysuit, will probably have to buy one before I can do the training (noone nearby rents them).

I know you're based in Cambridge, but that's not THAT far from London... I used a dive shop in Greenwich to do my dry suit course recently and they let me rent one for the duration (brand new, so great condition and fit).  I can give you their details if you think this might be of interst - they do the pool sessions near the shop and then do the OW dives at Stoney.

[Conor]

London wouldn't be to bad but once again it comes down to transport. Getting down during the week in time for pool training or getting to the site for the OW parts. To get to Greenwich for 9am on a Saturday I would have to leave just after 6 am.

If I could buy a suit before then I would be able to train with a local group and therefore get around the travel issues.But thanks for the offer.

[Mary]

I went to Otter, at certain times they have huge sales with loads and loads off the shelf, however being a slightly unconventional suit size I knew I was going to have to go off the peg and they did me a great deal. currently about 80-90% of my mates dive otter.

[The Dougie Paddler]

Hi Conor,

Getting a good fit is probably as important as anything, you will get comfortable in what you dive regularly, I'd always advise trying a few if possible before buying, but if that's not going to be possible then go somewhere with a large selection and try a few different types, not ideal. Divers warehouse does have a good selection if you can get to Bradford.

Dougie

[tiewrapdiver]

Go to Otter. My neoprene extreme is the mutts nuts. Had a ND CNX ad it went like a sieve on me, it was about 4-5 years old when i got rid of it.

Tim

[Mandlebrot]

I love my Otter Britannic

[andrallan]

For most of the year I am a wetsuit diver. When I started diving in colder waters (UK, Cyprus and the Gulf in winter) I went to Otter (Divers Warehouse
). I found them very helpful and ended up with a MTM Britannic which has been ideal. Take a trip up to Bradford and see them. Be warned Divers Warehouse is one big toyshop so don't be too surprised if you come away with more than a Dry Suit!!!

[Richie]

O' three are also good if a bit more expensive than Otter.
Their service I've found to be first rate.
They are based Weymouth way and the mail order service is brill.
Saves an expedition to the frozen North as well