Dry Suit - advice/supplier

[AHoy]

I need to obtain a dry suit that is suitable for RIB use (safety boat duty) and also for the occasional swim around/under the boat if required. Might even consider doing a bit of shallow diving later (with retraining!).

 

Not wishing to spend a fortune for this limited use but would like to get as comfortable, durable and presentable (?) as possible. Any recommendations? Seems as if I am unlikely to get one suit for both uses.

 

Any recommended shops or suppliers within the area I should try?

 

Might also stand a better chance of catching some fish if I can dive and see them first

 

Alan.

[Graham Nash]

hi Alan,

 

A diving dry suit is different to an occasional use dry suit.

 

I have a Crewsaver Drysuit that is perfect for sailing, kayaking, jet skiing etc. it came from Pacer Marine in Aldershot and cost around

[Wedger]

Ebay for ex-fire service drysuit!

 

Haven't checked lately but they were going for

[Wedger]

Just had a quick look and no fireservice ones there at the mo but they doo come up. If your not in a rush it might be worth keeping an eye on it.

[AHoy]

Thanks for the suggestions. Have had a look around for second-hand suits but nothing my size, also been doing a lot of research so I have a better idea of what I want v. what I can use the types of suit for.

 

I am doing some safety boat RIB training during February so have opted to go for a new suit from Ravenspring. They can meet the delivery date, have a good reputation and are close enough for support in case of problems/repairs. Made-to-measure price similar to many off-the -peg prices from normal outlets as well.

[lofty]

Got a good crewsaver on ebay which I forget about when paddling the yak as it fits really well. The negative was the neck was really tight when I bought it but AAndark in Southampton replaced it for