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Old 25-03-08, 09:25 AM
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Question Drysuits in the South

Having had a good think I really feel I need a membrane suit for best fit and comfortableness - being an odd shape!

Otter which would be my first choice are at the other end of the country so not practical. Hence I need a shop/supplier that does decent membrane drysuits closer to home (not DUI).

Anyone know anywhere close-ish to Portsmouth?

Are Oceanic really that bad?
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Having had a good think I really feel I need a membrane suit for best fit and comfortableness - being an odd shape!

Otter which would be my first choice are at the other end of the country so not practical. Hence I need a shop/supplier that does decent membrane drysuits closer to home (not DUI).

Anyone know anywhere close-ish to Portsmouth?

Are Oceanic really that bad?
o3 is in Weymouth and Predator Drysuits is in New Milton
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Thanks do Predator have a web site please?
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Hi Jamie,

The first two hits, if you Google "predator drysuits", are for the website.
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Are Oceanic really that bad?
my aedura (old style blue version) has never leaked*, so would recommend it.

*apart from the time i stupidly jammed myself between two lump of sharp rusting metal and punctured it and when the original latex neck seal died after 4 years
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my aedura (old style blue version) has never leaked*, so would recommend it.
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Same here, mine has never leaked
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You could try Hammond Drysuits : Dry Suits Sales : Dry Suit Repairs

They have done some very efficient suit repairs for me in the past. Chasey has one of their lightweight suits so would be able to give you a view on what they are like for diving.

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