Protec Suit Try Out! Just "Chillin"

Gary Moffat · December 12th, 2005, 11:18 PM

http://www.poddle.net/~andy/gallery/...-at-Capernwray

Andy & Gary trying out new Protec suits.

*Clare Gledhill* · December 12th, 2005, 11:20 PM

Great pictures Gary - now give us a write up about the suit - I think there are quite a few waiting to hear what you think.....

Phil O · December 12th, 2005, 11:42 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gary Moffat)

http://www.poddle.net/~andy/gallery/...-at-Capernwray

Andy & Gary trying out new Protec suits.

Dry suits look good. Don't supose you can make it down to Stoney on the 8th Jan - it would be good to see one against the TLS

Gary Moffat · December 13th, 2005, 10:08 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil O)

Dry suits look good. Don't supose you can make it down to Stoney on the 8th Jan - it would be good to see one against the TLS

Hi Phil,

Sorry will not be able to come for the gig BUT will be at Stoney from 12th Feb till 26th Feb.

*Clare Gledhill* · December 13th, 2005, 10:29 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gary Moffat)

BUT will be at Stoney from 12th Feb till 26th Feb.

Good grief - Tech 1 takes two weeks now does it Gary....

Come on - give us a review of the suit.

Gary Moffat · December 13th, 2005, 10:51 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders)

Good grief - Tech 1 takes two weeks now does it Gary....

Come on - give us a review of the suit.

LOL typo... 12th - 19th

Jonathan · December 13th, 2005, 11:29 AM

Tis a good looking suit there Gary.

A couple of questions.
Did you get it mtm? If so did you send your sizes or go and see him? Did he get it right first time? Anything you're not happy with? Why didn't I buy one of those instead of a Polar Bear?

***ericfine50*** · December 13th, 2005, 12:35 PM

What type of boots does he use? Howd does the suit compare to the TLS?

Gary Moffat · December 13th, 2005, 01:15 PM

Suits were MTM.

Ian Clayton the owner of Protec sent us sizing charts then arranged to meet up in person to make measurements. Checking our measurements and resizing with under suits for perfect fit.

Ian also brought along similar size suits to try dive in to get the feel of the suit and make a informed decision as to whether to continue with the purchase.

We discussed any extras or alterations required, trim colour, pocket placement and material for suit etc.
We choose lightweight 240gsm nylon trilaminate very similar to the TLS

and Gates neoprene boots.

Suits were then made to order and delivered within 10 days! Now that’s customer service. :D

Ian was and still is a pleasure to deal with and goes beyond the call of duty to ensure your requirements are met and advises fully on all aspects of the fit and manufacture of the suit.

Details:-
http://www.protecdrysuits.com/suits2.html

Review:-
http://www.divernet.com/equipment/0705divertests.shtml#top

Personally it is the most comfortable suit I have worn - In fact its so comfortable it could be worn on a night out

Comparison to a TLS, never worn one so unable to give inforamtionon this.

In water the suit performed flawlessly, no leaks, very little air migration, dump valve and inflation valve worked perfectly. I felt like I was diving only in my under suit.

Highly recommended and a excellent price.

Seydlitz · December 13th, 2005, 02:11 PM

This is my Opinion...FWIW..And dont start Jumping up and down FFS about my views .I know Ian and his wife very very well and my Wife has one of his
suits as do Many of the people I dive with and they are Very good COPIES indeed and thats what it is a COPY...however they are not as good as a TLS..IMVHO

I had the chance to get one and didn't And choose a TLS
main bits i wasn't too convinced with was .......................

The boots Gates...not as good as the turbo soles..finning techniques etc

the material ..however way you dress it up the material of the suit is no way as flexible /pliable as a TLS
I got a TLS on the grey market for 900 quid fully spec and at the end of the day it was a saving of £200...TLS Won

For all that It is a good suit and would recommend one ..seem the best copy so far ..its just for me the TLS Edged it

And Ian is a great guy to deal with as Gary mentioned and service is excellent also

Andy

December 12th, 2005, 11:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gary Moffat(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Lothian Posts: 120	Protec Suit Try Out! Just "Chillin" http://www.poddle.net/~andy/gallery/...-at-Capernwray Andy & Gary trying out new Protec suits.

December 12th, 2005, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Great pictures Gary - now give us a write up about the suit - I think there are quite a few waiting to hear what you think..... __________________ 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

December 12th, 2005, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phil O(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 340	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gary Moffat) http://www.poddle.net/~andy/gallery/...-at-Capernwray Andy & Gary trying out new Protec suits. Dry suits look good. Don't supose you can make it down to Stoney on the 8th Jan - it would be good to see one against the TLS __________________ Phil

December 13th, 2005, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gary Moffat) BUT will be at Stoney from 12th Feb till 26th Feb. Good grief - Tech 1 takes two weeks now does it Gary.... Come on - give us a review of the suit. __________________ 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

December 13th, 2005, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Seydlitz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Never Far from a good Belgian Beer and a Crackwh*re Posts: 455	Pissin on a bonfire This is my Opinion...FWIW..And dont start Jumping up and down FFS about my views .I know Ian and his wife very very well and my Wife has one of his suits as do Many of the people I dive with and they are Very good COPIES indeed and thats what it is a COPY...however they are not as good as a TLS..IMVHO I had the chance to get one and didn't And choose a TLS main bits i wasn't too convinced with was ....................... The boots Gates...not as good as the turbo soles..finning techniques etc the material ..however way you dress it up the material of the suit is no way as flexible /pliable as a TLS I got a TLS on the grey market for 900 quid fully spec and at the end of the day it was a saving of £200...TLS Won For all that It is a good suit and would recommend one ..seem the best copy so far ..its just for me the TLS Edged it And Ian is a great guy to deal with as Gary mentioned and service is excellent also Andy

December 13th, 2005, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gary Moffat(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Lothian Posts: 120	Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil O) Dry suits look good. Don't supose you can make it down to Stoney on the 8th Jan - it would be good to see one against the TLS Hi Phil, Sorry will not be able to come for the gig BUT will be at Stoney from 12th Feb till 26th Feb.

December 13th, 2005, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gary Moffat(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Lothian Posts: 120	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders) Good grief - Tech 1 takes two weeks now does it Gary.... Come on - give us a review of the suit. LOL typo... 12th - 19th

December 13th, 2005, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jonathan(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 215	Tis a good looking suit there Gary. A couple of questions. Did you get it mtm? If so did you send your sizes or go and see him? Did he get it right first time? Anything you're not happy with? Why didn't I buy one of those instead of a Polar Bear?

December 13th, 2005, 12:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	What type of boots does he use? Howd does the suit compare to the TLS?

December 13th, 2005, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gary Moffat(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Lothian Posts: 120	Suits were MTM. Ian Clayton the owner of Protec sent us sizing charts then arranged to meet up in person to make measurements. Checking our measurements and resizing with under suits for perfect fit. Ian also brought along similar size suits to try dive in to get the feel of the suit and make a informed decision as to whether to continue with the purchase. We discussed any extras or alterations required, trim colour, pocket placement and material for suit etc. We choose lightweight 240gsm nylon trilaminate very similar to the TLS and Gates neoprene boots. Suits were then made to order and delivered within 10 days! Now that’s customer service. :D Ian was and still is a pleasure to deal with and goes beyond the call of duty to ensure your requirements are met and advises fully on all aspects of the fit and manufacture of the suit. Details:- http://www.protecdrysuits.com/suits2.html Review:- http://www.divernet.com/equipment/0705divertests.shtml#top Personally it is the most comfortable suit I have worn - In fact its so comfortable it could be worn on a night out Comparison to a TLS, never worn one so unable to give inforamtionon this. In water the suit performed flawlessly, no leaks, very little air migration, dump valve and inflation valve worked perfectly. I felt like I was diving only in my under suit. Highly recommended and a excellent price.