Drysuit shopping, southampton area..

[Southern Sealion]

I am going to be in Southampton in the next couple of weeks, and a new drysuit for out in the RIB is on me shopping list.
Can any one give me any pointers as to where I might start looking/ shopping
in the area. ? Any particular shops that may spring to mind.
While I think of it, whats the general consensus latex or Neoprene seals?,
and breathable or non breathable suits.?
Many thanks, Southern.

[Zippy]

Could do worse than andark at swanwick. Always been very helpful for us.

[paulbrown22]

Yep, another vote for Andy at Andark. Have used them several times over the years, and they have always been incredibly helpful, and in my experience reasonably priced.

[Wibs]

Credit where credits due....

...another one for Andark, very thorough when fitting my kids life jackets.

[Steve_B]

There is a very good Gul outlet shop in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.
Both seal materials are OK, some are sensitive to latex(!), so down to personal choice.
For serious wet weather work, I favour non-breathable.
Steve

[Ovey]

Sadly the Gul outlet in Gunwharf has gone. I was down there the other week and it isn't where it used to be, and I didn't see it anywhere else in Gunwharf either. I was looking for the Gul Code Zero drysuit!

[ashbypower]

We use wetsuitoutlet.co.uk great service and competative pricing.
As for seals Neoprene every time unless you like the "Noose neck" look..

[A1an]

If you can find a Go Outdoors they have Gul Gamma drysuits for £202.


Just saying.

[Ovey]

Www.ardbay.co.uk are pretty reasonable for Gul Code Zero drysuits - although they're based in Scotland so you may have to find somewhere else if you want to try on first.

[chris123]

Originally Posted by A1an

If you can find a Go Outdoors they have Gul Gamma drysuits for £202.


Just saying.

They have a store in Southampton:

GO Outdoors Southampton | Store Opening Times | GO Outdoors

+1 for Andark, also Marine Superstore up the road in Portsmouth are good (can't comment on their drysuits range or pricing):

Marine Super Store - Chandlery, Marine Electronics, Clothing & Supplies

[Steve_B]

Sorry to hear the Gul shop has gone, got some great bargains there.
If in Southampton, I wold recommend popping into Decathlon, they should be stocking up on marine gear now and there own brand goods are very good.
Steve

[Southern Sealion]

Hi folks, many thanks for all your replies, that gives me a few ideas of where to start. Have not used a dry suit before,so this is a first for me. Will hopefully be able to try a couple of different types on and see how they fit, for comfort etc.Thanks again,
Southern.