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19 October 2009, 06:11
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Horsham
Boat name: Knot a RIB
Make: Avon Typhoon
Length: 4m +
Engine: Yamaha 25hp
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 869
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Drysuit recommendations
I've seen lots of threads on here regarding drysuits - but none that are terribly recent
Are there any special offers currently running that people are aware of - I've been looking at Typhoon and Solas as possible purchases - any thoughts on these as brands
J
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19 October 2009, 08:59
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Trade member
Country: UK - England
Town: Slinfold, W. Sussex
Make: Parker 750 Baltic
Length: 7m +
Engine: Diesel 270 HP
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Knot Yet
I've seen lots of threads on here regarding drysuits - but none that are terribly recent
Are there any special offers currently running that people are aware of - I've been looking at Typhoon and Solas as possible purchases - any thoughts on these as brands
J
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The Typhoon WOSS is now approved by SOLAS. It is the only drysuit to have the wheelmark.
If you do not require SOLAS then just go for the standard beathable WOSS
see
http://www.typhoon-int.co.uk/product...eathable_woss/
note new front entry system the diagonal zip now does not go down past the waist only around towards the back. very good when sitting down on a jockey seat
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19 October 2009, 09:13
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Up Norf
Make: Avon SR4,Tremlett 23
Length: 4m +
Engine: Yam 55, Volvo 200
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,997
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RNLI use typhoon and I got Nautibuoys Typhoon WOSS which I think is excellent.
Have a word with Bam Bam on here as he recently bought one and seems pleased with it.
Have a search on eBay for Multifabs, shark or survival suit and you may find some old offshore ones, the Multifabs suits are the most comfy suit I've worn.
Crewsaver hyperdry seem popular too.
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19 October 2009, 11:37
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: N. Devon
Boat name: Yoda
Make: Rimini
Length: 4m +
Engine: Outboard, Mariner 40
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 344
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I use a Polar Bear suit and love it, Dave there can also supply most other makes of lightweight suit (Gul, Crewsaver etc) if you come accross one that you really fancy.
I know Lumo do some great priced suits as well.
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19 October 2009, 20:15
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Knutsford
Boat name: Red Jelly
Make: Narwhall 520
Length: 5m +
Engine: 1998 Mariner 75hp
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 69
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Anyone any idea on the Typhoon Prices. Looking for a similar one to RNLI...Front Entry, Boots (not socks) etc and breathable.
Got an used typoon one if anyones intersted, to small for me and im large build + 5ft 9" if any1s interested ? It was the best (lesiure) typhoon avaliable about 4 years ago but never really fitted unfortunatley. Ill post it in the for sale section also.
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19 October 2009, 20:21
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Up Norf
Make: Avon SR4,Tremlett 23
Length: 4m +
Engine: Yam 55, Volvo 200
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,997
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Brand new the Typhoon WOSS is about £435 I think.
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19 October 2009, 21:00
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#7
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RIBnet supporter
Country: Iceland
Town: Reykjavik
Boat name: Cheesee
Make: Seaquel 600 XS
Length: 6m +
Engine: Mercury 275 Verado
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,951
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I am getting myself a new one, not the cheapest on the market it is a two piece suit and fully waterproof made by Ursuk in Finland.
www.ursuk.com
If someone is interested contact me.
Bogi
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20 October 2009, 09:04
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Southport
Boat name: Qudos
Make: 5.4 Searider
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yam 115 V4
MMSI: 235068784
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,930
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I'm happy enough with my crewsaver one. Wasn't expensive but I've been in some bloody cold water in it and it does what it says on the label.
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20 October 2009, 10:17
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RIBnet supporter
Country: UK - England
Town: Sheepy Parva
Boat name: d2/d3
Make: Ribcraft/Seago
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki DF90/DF5
MMSI: 235068017
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JSP
I'm happy enough with my crewsaver one.
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Ditto 
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20 October 2009, 11:26
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Trade member
Country: UK - England
Town: Slinfold, W. Sussex
Make: Parker 750 Baltic
Length: 7m +
Engine: Diesel 270 HP
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willbrooksy
Anyone any idea on the Typhoon Prices. Looking for a similar one to RNLI...Front Entry, Boots (not socks) etc and breathable.
Got an used typoon one if anyones intersted, to small for me and im large build + 5ft 9" if any1s interested ? It was the best (lesiure) typhoon avaliable about 4 years ago but never really fitted unfortunatley. Ill post it in the for sale section also.
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The RNLI WOSS is Typhoon and is made from a Nylon fabric which is not breathable
You should get the standard WOSS which has a fully breathable yellow top.
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