Cheap NEW drysuits

Nos4r2 · 12 May 2007, 14:14

No, I'm not selling any more Ravensprings...

I finally found one that'll fit me off the peg and it's only £139 new!

Here

Biggles · 12 May 2007, 14:26

Matt,

Looks like a bargain. Doesn't look like its got socks only ankle seals.

NR.

ian parkes · 12 May 2007, 21:19

I spent last saturday trying on wetsuits . I asked for a xxl with the legs cut off half way and the middle formed over a wok .

They had turned a fan heater on in the changing room , incase i got cold

I tried on 4 suits and had to go outside for 10 mins between each one .

Northern Tim · 13 May 2007, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

No, I'm not selling any more Ravensprings...

I finally found one that'll fit me off the peg and it's only £139 new!

Here

Have you bought yours yet?

I have one of the previous model of this and it has a tendency to let water in. It doesn't leak in a particular place, there seems to be a kind of osmosis taking place through the fabric.

Hopefully the problem is sorted now.

Tim

Jon Brooks · 13 May 2007, 21:20

Hammond everytime for me.

Whilst they may not be cheap they are made to measure ideal for the odd shaped person like my good self and very comfy, very dry and lots of options available

All the best

Nos4r2 · 17 May 2007, 20:08

It's arrived and it fits!

It'd probably fit someone taller and a bit wider than me too... I'm quite impressed.

Biggles · 17 May 2007, 20:48

Are you going to fit socks or boots on it ?

Nos4r2 · 17 May 2007, 21:08

Neither-the ankle seals on it are comfortable enough.

ian parkes · 17 May 2007, 21:13

No Boots

i suppose you got posh sheep up there then

Biggles · 17 May 2007, 21:19

Matt,

I ask this because a friend has a drysuit like that. How you going to wet launch in the winter. Have a spare pair of boots ? Thats the way he does it. I would have thought with your skills you could glue those drysuit boots of yours in to the suit.

Nos4r2 · 17 May 2007, 21:35

I'll just put the waders over the top to launch.

I could add the boots to it if I really wanted to but the ankle seals are quite heavy duty and won't wear out with me walking around.

Biggles · 17 May 2007, 21:56

I was just thinking of the ease of use factor.

Oh and look after the waders my last set lasted two go's. I now mollycoddle my present set by hanging them up when not in use. And the receipt is in a locked safe.

Hope I'm not teaching you to suck eggs. But I was most disapointed at the use I got out of my last set of waders.

Nos4r2 · 17 May 2007, 22:11

LOL no, I normally just got wet or pulled an old navy survival suit on over the top of everything to keep dry while launching.

Biggles · 17 May 2007, 22:12

Trouble is Matt your hard. Either that or you've got very thick blood

Nos4r2 · 17 May 2007, 22:14

No, I'm carrying my own goosefat

IBWET · 18 May 2007, 17:07

Matt,

Let us know how it performs from a watertight point of view (someone here questioned quality).

Thinking about occasional passengers on the Rib

Nos4r2 · 18 May 2007, 18:40

Well...it's airtight

Biggles · 18 May 2007, 18:42

We'll not miss you the next time we are out at sea.

Nos4r2 · 18 May 2007, 18:44

It's not actually as bright as that-the flash made it look rather OTT.

Not sure the eggs and beans were a good idea

IBWET · 18 May 2007, 18:46

Don't tell me.....a fart.

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Well...it's airtight