Drysuits

***ericfine50*** · November 22nd, 2005, 09:09 PM

What are you guys using for shell style drysuits. My cf200 is kackered and I am thining of even heading over to your side of the pond for a suit. Any recommendations?

Thanks

*Clare Gledhill* · November 22nd, 2005, 09:23 PM

Ha Ha - sore point at the moment Eric.

Signature TLS 350s are hard to get here at the moment and hugely expensive when compared with other suits. I have just ordered one which I got a reasonable deal on and will see how well it fits when it arrives.

Rest assured that however it turns up I'll post about it.

You will pay quite a bit less in the States - I think the most competative place at present is Diveus.

fraser · November 22nd, 2005, 11:22 PM

Eric,

Some of the guys here have had varied results with Polar Bears' Explorer - fit seems to be the biggest bugbear. But the suit is essentially similar to the TLS350 (half the price though) have a look at www.polarbears.co.uk. There is another company starting up here called Protec and they are making a TLS copy, or if you prefer the thicker CF200 you might like to investigate O Three - although not many of the GUE trained guys here use them. Too restrictive.

Otter offer a good suit too - Clare, I believe you talked to them at length about a DIR suit?

HTH,

Fraser.

***ericfine50*** · November 22nd, 2005, 11:45 PM

Thanks -

I looked at the PB suits and got mixed replies about them. The Otter Brittianic front entry looks interesting. Only down side of going UK DS - no US support. But DUI and DC suits are going up and up in price.

*JohnKendall* · November 23rd, 2005, 02:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

Thanks -

I looked at the PB suits and got mixed replies about them. The Otter Brittianic front entry looks interesting. Only down side of going UK DS - no US support. But DUI and DC suits are going up and up in price.

My personal suggestion would be to go for a DUI TLS, The PB suit is just not right yet, and the boots are frankly rubbish. The Otter is a bullet proof suit but is also not very flexible and weight loads.

I am considering buying a TLS as a 2nd suit (Well actually delegating my PB to a spare suit) and one of my buddies with an Otter is also about to buy a DUI.

HTH

J

***ericfine50*** · November 23rd, 2005, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the reply. DUI and Diving Concepts seems to be the top two. There is a dive show "Beneath the Sea" in NJ in March. I am going to head down and take a look and see the suits in person.

Take Care

November 22nd, 2005, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Drysuits What are you guys using for shell style drysuits. My cf200 is kackered and I am thining of even heading over to your side of the pond for a suit. Any recommendations? Thanks

November 22nd, 2005, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Ha Ha - sore point at the moment Eric. Signature TLS 350s are hard to get here at the moment and hugely expensive when compared with other suits. I have just ordered one which I got a reasonable deal on and will see how well it fits when it arrives. Rest assured that however it turns up I'll post about it. You will pay quite a bit less in the States - I think the most competative place at present is Diveus. __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

November 22nd, 2005, 11:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
fraser(Offline) "I'm only late on your timescale" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 463	Eric, Some of the guys here have had varied results with Polar Bears' Explorer - fit seems to be the biggest bugbear. But the suit is essentially similar to the TLS350 (half the price though) have a look at www.polarbears.co.uk. There is another company starting up here called Protec and they are making a TLS copy, or if you prefer the thicker CF200 you might like to investigate O Three - although not many of the GUE trained guys here use them. Too restrictive. Otter offer a good suit too - Clare, I believe you talked to them at length about a DIR suit? HTH, Fraser.

November 22nd, 2005, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Thanks - I looked at the PB suits and got mixed replies about them. The Otter Brittianic front entry looks interesting. Only down side of going UK DS - no US support. But DUI and DC suits are going up and up in price.

November 23rd, 2005, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,098	Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) Thanks - I looked at the PB suits and got mixed replies about them. The Otter Brittianic front entry looks interesting. Only down side of going UK DS - no US support. But DUI and DC suits are going up and up in price. My personal suggestion would be to go for a DUI TLS, The PB suit is just not right yet, and the boots are frankly rubbish. The Otter is a bullet proof suit but is also not very flexible and weight loads. I am considering buying a TLS as a 2nd suit (Well actually delegating my PB to a spare suit) and one of my buddies with an Otter is also about to buy a DUI. HTH J

November 23rd, 2005, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Thanks for the reply. DUI and Diving Concepts seems to be the top two. There is a dive show "Beneath the Sea" in NJ in March. I am going to head down and take a look and see the suits in person. Take Care