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19 September 2013, 19:16
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Country: UK - England
Town: Horley
Boat name: Pending!
Make: Cobra
Length: 7m +
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What Drysuit
I'm looking to get a new drysuit and wonder if anyone had experience of the following:
Crewsaver Cirrus
Henri Lloyd TP1
Other
I have had Typhoons in the past but my neck does not get on with the latex so I am looking at getting neoprene seals this time.
Both drysuits can be purchased for about £200 but I would like to know the benefits/drawbacks and quality of each. Or should I hang out for the boat show on Sunday?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
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19 September 2013, 20:41
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Town: gloucestershire
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Just bought a gull breathable one with neoprene neck seal for just over £200 all in, ebay has some good deals at the moment, traders clearing this years stock.
Boat show must be favorite for a good deal though, plus you can try it on. 
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19 September 2013, 20:51
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Country: UK - England
Town: Dorset & Hants
Boat name: Streaker/Orange
Make: Avon/Ribcraft
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Black shadow :-)
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19 September 2013, 21:06
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Make: RIBCRAFT/ Suzuki 250
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Originally Posted by PeterM
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Someone call 
+1 it has to be a black shadow
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21 September 2013, 08:51
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Country: UK - England
Town: Horley
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Any views on integrated fabric socks over rubber bootees?
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21 September 2013, 09:17
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Country: UK - England
Town: Chorley / Holyhead
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Make: Tornado
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never heard of them 
black shadow that is
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21 September 2013, 10:38
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
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Any views on integrated fabric socks over rubber bootees?
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After my missus had a dunking in the Humber (long story) I eventually persuaded her to get a dry suit after 20 years. We got her a Typhoon from Robin Hood watersports, I'm not a fan of RHW, but they have a MASSIVE selection of suits off the peg. The Typhoon has the integrated socks & The Missus wears either wellies or wetsuit boots over the top, depending on what she's doing. It's swings & roundabouts, socks are easier to repair if they puncture, you have a choice of footwear, they are easier to put on & take off. Boots are built in so you don't need separate footwear & err! that's about it. Socks for us
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21 September 2013, 12:12
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Ravenspring.
They did do a hard soled non marking boot as well, I had some with them fitted.
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21 September 2013, 13:13
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Thanks, the type I am talking about is the fabric ones on some Typhoon suits rather than the normal rubber ones - not the welly boot type. I would imagine that the fabric socks last longer than the rubber ones but I could be wrong.
I picked up a Henri Lloyd TP1 yesterday but I don't think the fit for me at least, is all that good. Also the fabric seems very thin. More suitable for sailing possibly rather than throwing around a RIB.
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21 September 2013, 14:22
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
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Originally Posted by ajstars
Thanks, the type I am talking about is the fabric ones on some Typhoon suits rather than the normal rubber ones - not the welly boot type. I would imagine that the fabric socks last longer than the rubber ones but I could be wrong.
I picked up a Henri Lloyd TP1 yesterday but I don't think the fit for me at least, is all that good. Also the fabric seems very thin. More suitable for sailing possibly rather than throwing around a RIB.
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Yup it's the fabric boots that we have, no problems so far after 2 seasons, make sure you get the front zipped one, not the rear shoulder type.
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