WANTED - Typhoon Drysuit

Jonni Boy · 21 February 2009, 17:38

Hello All

PeterR pointed RIBNET out to me last week and I've been stuck to the screen since

I am looking to get a Typhoon drysuit before the season starts and have been quoted £650 - £700 for the 'Rescue and Response' suit, just wondered if there was anybody who might stock one for a better price? Or if anyone wants to sell one I would consider buying second hand if right size, condition and price? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

This is the suit - http://www.typhoon-int.co.uk/pages/a...s/detail/id=80

All the best
Jon

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Nos4r2 · 21 February 2009, 17:57

No idea on where you can the Typhoon cheaper, but have you thought of getting Ravenspring to quote for the equivalent? I've found them quite helpful in the past when dealing with them direct.

C2 RIBS · 21 February 2009, 18:06

Hi Jon, welcome, I dont have the answer for you about this suit but again another option well supported by emergency services are these guys
http://www.polarbearsq.com/front.asp?cat=Inshore+Rescue
They supply tough gear and good service so maybe worth a second look if price on yours is high

jwalker · 21 February 2009, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonni Boy

...I am looking to get a Typhoon drysuit before the season starts and have been quoted £650 - £700 for the 'Rescue and Response' suit, just wondered if there was anybody who might stock one for a better price?..

I was speaking to Typhoon at the end of last year and they told me that suit is only made to order.

JSP · 22 February 2009, 10:49

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Typhoon-dry-suit-size-XL-for-watersports-Drysuit_W0QQitemZ300293473062QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _SportingGoods_Wetsuits_WatersportsClothing_CA?has h=item300293473062&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms= 72%3A1683|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Ends today though.

Jonni Boy · 23 February 2009, 08:39

Hi All

Thanks very much for your advice; I'll look into the other companies suggested by you and will let you know how I get on!

Thanks again

Jon

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Hightower · 23 February 2009, 09:08

Just to add that there are numerous Dry Suits available from all manner of different manufacturers on Ebay at some quite good prices too.

paul holder · 23 February 2009, 11:01

befor you jump into typhoon,. they are batched sized & may be you may not fit there batching . on 28/29 march there is the diveshow at excel in london , .there will be companies there who will make the suit to your spec . have a look on the web or ring 020 8977 9878

Andre · 23 February 2009, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonni Boy

Hello All

PeterR pointed RIBNET out to me last week and I've been stuck to the screen since

I am looking to get a Typhoon drysuit before the season starts and have been quoted £650 - £700 for the 'Rescue and Response' suit, just wondered if there was anybody who might stock one for a better price? Or if anyone wants to sell one I would consider buying second hand if right size, condition and price? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

This is the suit - http://www.typhoon-int.co.uk/pages/a...s/detail/id=80

All the best
Jon

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No such thing as bad weather - Just the wrong gear.
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Jon

I am a dealer for Typhoon. That particular suit is made to order so you would have to wait a bit.
Why not go for the WOSS suit which are always in stock only boots have to be fitted
see http://www.typhoon-int.co.uk/pages/c...l/detail/id=76

rgds, Andre

treerat · 23 February 2009, 18:58

I use a Polar Bear and get on great with it - have a look at their (rescue) suits, a MTM would come in cheaper than the Typhoon and you have the advantage that they are made in the UK.

Andy

Jonni Boy · 23 February 2009, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Andre

Jon

I am a dealer for Typhoon. That particular suit is made to order so you would have to wait a bit.
Why not go for the WOSS suit which are always in stock only boots have to be fitted
see http://www.typhoon-int.co.uk/pages/c...l/detail/id=76

rgds, Andre

Thanks for your suggestion Andre, I have seen the WOSS suit and I think a couple of my collegues use them, but I don't like the boots - I was told that they were the only boots that could be fit to that suit...? I will certainly have another check on e-bay and will look at Polar Bears website so thanks very much for all the help, much appreciated!!

All the best
Jon

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Andre · 24 February 2009, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by treerat

I use a Polar Bear and get on great with it - have a look at their (rescue) suits, a MTM would come in cheaper than the Typhoon and you have the advantage that they are made in the UK.

Andy

Andy

the Typhoon commercial suits are made in the UK

Andre · 24 February 2009, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonni Boy

Thanks for your suggestion Andre, I have seen the WOSS suit and I think a couple of my collegues use them, but I don't like the boots - I was told that they were the only boots that could be fit to that suit...? I will certainly have another check on e-bay and will look at Polar Bears website so thanks very much for all the help, much appreciated!!

All the best
Jon

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Jon

you can have thermic boots with the WOSS suit as well