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Old 15 May 2007, 19:54   #1
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My Musto Offshore MPX waterproofs are delaminating and I need to replace them. They're going to get used 3-4 times every week as I run a charter (diving) RIB.

What do other commercial users use?

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Old 16 May 2007, 09:01   #2
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err...mainly Musto Offshore !

However, I do spend more time in the drysuit (Typhoon WOSS) which seems a lot harder wearing though.

How old are the Musties ?

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My Musto Offshore MPX waterproofs are delaminating and I need to replace them. They're going to get used 3-4 times every week as I run a charter (diving) RIB.

What do other commercial users use?

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We supply Baltic's hi-vis commercial 'Dock' jacket and trousers and have always had good reports, it is nice that they also include buoyancy (the jacket not the trousers ).
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My Musto Offshore MPX waterproofs are delaminating and I need to replace them. They're going to get used 3-4 times every week as I run a charter (diving) RIB.

What do other commercial users use?

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We use Fladden stuff, good quality and lasts well.
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Musto have the so called "Musto Promise" that is basically a lifetime guarantee. Might be worth getting in touch with them and trying for a free replacement.
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This may sound weird; but I have a set of Henri Loyds that I purchased 26 years ago. Agreed, they have not been used much, but they still work.
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Musto MPX Oilies and a Musto Drysuit as well - everytime...!

Never had any problems with them ever... perhaps you got a rough set...it happens occasionally...

My Musto's have been beasted over 5 seasons now and still are as good as new. I also Foredeck on a racing yacht in the Solent so they get quite battered but I've never had any problems with them...

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Have been using a Pro Rainer set up of Offshore trousers and jacket..
Very good and well padded in the nether regions......
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