Drysuit Pockets...

ssimps · June 2nd, 2008, 10:44 PM

I am sure I read a thread here about drysuit pockets but cant seem to find it! (In fact I have a nagging suspicion that I may have posted it!!!

Anyway the question...

What is the general opinion on Drysuit pockets? Currently have a DUI TLS 350 and I am looking for a left thigh pocket thinking of the DIR Zone belllows pocket or halcyon bellows. Anyone have any experience with either or can point me to the relevant page!?

Cheers

alexmzz · June 2nd, 2008, 11:51 PM

Scroll down to 'glue a pocket' under this Forum thread 'DIR Equipment' + 'DIR Kit questions' to 2nd page May 10th. Bit of info there!

**Howard Payne** · June 3rd, 2008, 01:08 AM

Halcyon Large Explorer pockets are superb

Dave Wallace · June 3rd, 2008, 08:07 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne)

Halcyon Large Explorer pockets are superb

I'll second that!

thermocad · June 3rd, 2008, 11:44 AM

i got two pockets fitted by scuba & outdoor pursuits. they call them the tec pockets and there are huge. they have all the norm ie, zip compartment with loop, drain hole and a velcro slim pocket good for wet notes after use. To have them fitted is £40 a pocket and takes about a week or so.

Dun · June 3rd, 2008, 10:36 PM

Ok.. side question here... For those of us that are a bit more vertically challenged than others, would the Halcyon Explorer pockets be a bit much? As much as I have pocket envy, with my mere DUI bellows pockets, I'm wondering how much overkill those giants would be on me? I have short, stocky legs, and I'd think that having pockets that big might be a little too big for me.... although I'd love that extra space..lol...

**Howard Payne** · June 3rd, 2008, 11:52 PM

They would be fine. Don't forget that if the suit fits you, even the largest pockets will sit where you're hand falls assuming they are fitted in the correct place.

The large Explorers have tons of room in the main pocket and the bungee loops face down into the pocket, stitched into the rim - so stuff tends to fall naturally back into your pocket with a little help as a result, rather than spilling everywhere.

In the large velcro flap there is a smaller zipper pocket with two more bungees where you can put non-essential smaller items like antifog, double enders, spare timers etc.

The shape of the pocket is nicely rounded and hydrodynamic unlike the DUI ones which are very square.

I've just gone to great lengths to have them fitted to my new suit instead of the stock ones. Having had one added to my last suit - I didn't want the new suit to be without them.

DUI should start offering them as an option from the factory IMO

HTH

Dave Wallace · June 4th, 2008, 08:15 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne)

DUI should start offering them as an option from the factory IMO

HTH

Well they sort of do........ you just have to ask your DUI dealer when you order the suit and they can sort it out. Or did you mean actually have it in the catalog as a option? .... thats a bit radical, next you will be suggesting that they put the explorer in a catalog .... or even write down all the options somewhere......

June 2nd, 2008, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssimps(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Newcastle Posts: 41	Drysuit Pockets... I am sure I read a thread here about drysuit pockets but cant seem to find it! (In fact I have a nagging suspicion that I may have posted it!!! Anyway the question... What is the general opinion on Drysuit pockets? Currently have a DUI TLS 350 and I am looking for a left thigh pocket thinking of the DIR Zone belllows pocket or halcyon bellows. Anyone have any experience with either or can point me to the relevant page!? Cheers __________________ Stu Don't let it end with a bend!

June 3rd, 2008, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Howard Payne (Online) Strokey Dokily Doo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,202	Halcyon Large Explorer pockets are superb __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

June 3rd, 2008, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Wallace(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 85	Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne) Halcyon Large Explorer pockets are superb I'll second that! __________________ Kind regards David Wallace Dorset Diving With Scimitar Diving Book 4 Dives - On line, real time Dive Charter booking Dive kit and training at Underwater Explorers Silent Planet Ltd. Halcyon, Euro Cylinders and Turtle Fin Importer and distributor Hotel Aqua - the place to stay when in Portland and Weymouth

June 3rd, 2008, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dun(Offline) Giddyup Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 176	Ok.. side question here... For those of us that are a bit more vertically challenged than others, would the Halcyon Explorer pockets be a bit much? As much as I have pocket envy, with my mere DUI bellows pockets, I'm wondering how much overkill those giants would be on me? I have short, stocky legs, and I'd think that having pockets that big might be a little too big for me.... although I'd love that extra space..lol... __________________ Chantelle We Go Down http://www.youtube.com/wegodown MY BLOGGY THING

June 3rd, 2008, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Howard Payne (Online) Strokey Dokily Doo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,202	They would be fine. Don't forget that if the suit fits you, even the largest pockets will sit where you're hand falls assuming they are fitted in the correct place. The large Explorers have tons of room in the main pocket and the bungee loops face down into the pocket, stitched into the rim - so stuff tends to fall naturally back into your pocket with a little help as a result, rather than spilling everywhere. In the large velcro flap there is a smaller zipper pocket with two more bungees where you can put non-essential smaller items like antifog, double enders, spare timers etc. The shape of the pocket is nicely rounded and hydrodynamic unlike the DUI ones which are very square. I've just gone to great lengths to have them fitted to my new suit instead of the stock ones. Having had one added to my last suit - I didn't want the new suit to be without them. DUI should start offering them as an option from the factory IMO HTH __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

June 2nd, 2008, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
alexmzz (Online) New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 66	Scroll down to 'glue a pocket' under this Forum thread 'DIR Equipment' + 'DIR Kit questions' to 2nd page May 10th. Bit of info there!

June 3rd, 2008, 11:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
thermocad (Online) New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 4	i got two pockets fitted by scuba & outdoor pursuits. they call them the tec pockets and there are huge. they have all the norm ie, zip compartment with loop, drain hole and a velcro slim pocket good for wet notes after use. To have them fitted is £40 a pocket and takes about a week or so.

June 4th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dave Wallace(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 85	Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne) DUI should start offering them as an option from the factory IMO HTH Well they sort of do........ you just have to ask your DUI dealer when you order the suit and they can sort it out. Or did you mean actually have it in the catalog as a option? .... thats a bit radical, next you will be suggesting that they put the explorer in a catalog .... or even write down all the options somewhere...... __________________ Kind regards David Wallace Dorset Diving With Scimitar Diving Book 4 Dives - On line, real time Dive Charter booking Dive kit and training at Underwater Explorers Silent Planet Ltd. Halcyon, Euro Cylinders and Turtle Fin Importer and distributor Hotel Aqua - the place to stay when in Portland and Weymouth