crewsaver phase 2 drysuit

[jeffstevens763@g]

If you have your suit made to measure with the right under clothes you can wear them all day I've done it for years rescue services do it all the time I bought a seaskin rescue suit made exactly as I wanted it this year £450 boots, pocket, front zip, neoprene seals, breathable material, reflective tapes really comfortable.

[daboss_uk]

Thanks and i've just taken a look at the seaskin rescue suit but it states -

If the intension is that the suit is being worn in case of accidental immersion then a breathable survival suit may well be a better option.

So just wondering which one has the breathable material ?

Cheers

[markmullen]

I have a few drysuits, the best one for leisure boating is, IMO, my Musto HPX. I've been out in truly awful conditions in it and it's always been good, wear it with shorts and a T shirt in summer and a Weezle thermal undersuit in winter and it's good to go.

Have a look on eBay, they pop up from time to time, I think I gave about £250 for mine, compared to a grand retail, and it was still on the original seals that hadn't even been cut down, I'd be astonished if it had ever even been in the water.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by daboss_uk

Thanks and i've just taken a look at the seaskin rescue suit but it states -

If the intension is that the suit is being worn in case of accidental immersion then a breathable survival suit may well be a better option.

So just wondering which one has the breathable material ?

Cheers

the rescue suit is breathable what its saying is its designed as a rescue suit to be worn for long periods but if you fall in it doubles as a complete dry suite and worn with a life jacket.ideal for boating where its very durable and comfortable.
download the order form and build a suit it explains exactly what you get.

cheers

[markmullen]

Don't forget if you're wearing a drysuit a couple of things to remember:

1. Burp your suit, get in, get it zipped up, then pull your neck seal out with two fingers and crouch down as low as you can, you'll feel the air rush out of the pulled out neck seal, this is to make sure you've not got a load of air trapped which could be dangerous if you go in inverted and it goes into your socks.

2. You should wear a 275N lifejacket to ensure it has sufficient buoyancy to right you even if you've got air trapped in your suit.

Good drysuits are pleasant enough to wear for long periods, I was in my swiftwater rescue suit all day Sunday and it was perfectly comfortable.

[sailrib]

Originally Posted by markmullen

Have a look on eBay, they pop up from time to time, I think I gave about £250 for mine, compared to a grand retail, and it was still on the original seals that hadn't even been cut down, I'd be astonished if it had ever even been in the water.

There's two HPX's from the MOD on Ebay for sale in size Large and one MPX in XL that looks good. You can always call them for more information on condition and best offer price.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by markmullen

Don't forget if you're wearing a drysuit a couple of things to remember:



1. Burp your suit, get in, get it zipped up, then pull your neck seal out with two fingers and crouch down as low as you can, you'll feel the air rush out of the pulled out neck seal, this is to make sure you've not got a load of air trapped which could be dangerous if you go in inverted and it goes into your socks.



2. You should wear a 275N lifejacket to ensure it has sufficient buoyancy to right you even if you've got air trapped in your suit.



Good drysuits are pleasant enough to wear for long periods, I was in my swiftwater rescue suit all day Sunday and it was perfectly comfortable.

+1 to all the above, I do recall a long time ago, someone trying to tell me I was talking b0110x when I said you needed a higher buoyancy LJ when wearing a drysuit.


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[jeffstevens763@g]

I was going to say get some dry suit training, ankle weights are a good investment if your new to dry suits but if you tuck up and use your arms to propel to the surface you will soon right your self as someone said dump the air first through the neck or wrist seals to avoid excessive buoyancy in the suit.its second nature to a diver and not a problem to invert have a practise with someone with you.

Cheers

[psycho]

Totally agree with the advice on burping your suit....!

Years ago, an instructor showed us a demo, of a 'rescuer' that had not correctly 'burped' his suit, that very quickly became the person that needed to be rescued...!

If you get a DS, go to your local water hole.... and have a play / practise, in safety, and see for yourself, how strange it feels, just in shallow safe water.

[MustRib]

Originally Posted by markmullen

Don't forget if you're wearing a drysuit a couple of things to remember:

1. Burp your suit, get in, get it zipped up, then pull your neck seal out with two fingers and crouch down as low as you can, you'll feel the air rush out of the pulled out neck seal, this is to make sure you've not got a load of air trapped which could be dangerous if you go in inverted and it goes into your socks.

2. You should wear a 275N lifejacket to ensure it has sufficient buoyancy to right you even if you've got air trapped in your suit.

Good drysuits are pleasant enough to wear for long periods, I was in my swiftwater rescue suit all day Sunday and it was perfectly comfortable.

Yep +2 to all that
Even when you think you have all the air out - some will always remain.
The trapped air will tend to float you in the water in a much more horizontal attitude, and therefore with your airway closer to the water's surface. Having a 275N lifejacket will lift your airway higher.

[daboss_uk]

Thanks guys this is great info i'd never have known about!.

Looks like ( if i go down the DS route ) i need to replace the Crewsaver Ergofit 190OS for the 290 version

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by daboss_uk

Thanks guys this is great info i'd never have known about!.

Looks like ( if i go down the DS route ) i need to replace the Crewsaver Ergofit 190OS for the 290 version

a 190 will be ok take the air out of your suit and wear ankle weights a lot cheaper that will keep your legs down the water will compress the suit and force the air out, as divers we regularly swim around with just dry suits on without problems just practice righting yourself and have minimal air in your suit.

[daboss_uk]

Originally Posted by sailrib

There's two HPX's from the MOD on Ebay for sale in size Large and one MPX in XL that looks good. You can always call them for more information on condition and best offer price.

Managed to cut a deal on the HPX , all seems very good regards seals/wear etc.

Bit of a shock wearing it at first with the neck tiredness , tested it in the shower and zero leaks so all cool.

[sailrib]

Originally Posted by daboss_uk

Managed to cut a deal on the HPX , all seems very good regards seals/wear etc.

Bit of a shock wearing it at first with the neck tiredness , tested it in the shower and zero leaks so all cool.

Glad to hear it worked out and your now sorted. Cheers

[mick]

Best way to test it and carry a paddle in your back pocket 👍👍

[daboss_uk]

Ha , looks like fun that