What is the Best Surface Drysuit

passbhoy · 07 November 2011, 13:26

Hi Folks,
in your valued opinion what is the Best Surface Drysuit for use on a Rib all year round? I wont be diving or in the water (if i can help it) and want something breathable and hardwearing. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

mick · 07 November 2011, 17:46

I suppose it depends on how deep your pockets are, but I got a musto hpx of the bay cheap. Someone was selling 2 on hear recently

passbhoy · 07 November 2011, 18:55

yea the musto hpx looks really good, what footwear do you use with it?

martini · 07 November 2011, 19:27

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Originally Posted by passbhoy

yea the musto hpx looks really good, what footwear do you use with it?

I've got one but the footwear is what lets it down I find. The socks on the Musto suit are quite big so tend to get scrunched up and creased inside your shoes/boots etc. I normally wear my dubarry boots with the suit or if I know I'm going in the drink (trailer launch/recovery etc) I wear wetsuit boots.

Otherwise it's the dogs danglies of surface drysuits IMO, just wish they made 'em in black

Leapy · 07 November 2011, 19:32

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Originally Posted by martini

I've got one but the footwear is what lets it down I find. The socks on the Musto suit are quite big so tend to get scrunched up and creased inside your shoes/boots...

Just ditched the latex socks on my drysuit and had boots fitted HERE.

Very pleased with the result

martini · 07 November 2011, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Leapy

Just ditched the latex socks on my drysuit and had boots fitted HERE.

Very pleased with the result

Interesting site, which boots did you go for?

SPR · 07 November 2011, 22:32

hamonds gets my vote , I have custom made suit , and got boots on them very good suit...I paid a bit for it...but 6foot 3 , 150kg , neoprene seals neck and arms, comfort zip, pocket , auto air dump in arm... all added up!

And it's All black!

SPR · 07 November 2011, 22:35

divers -membrane boots I have fitted...had suit for over 4 years now...

mick · 07 November 2011, 23:03

Are the Hammonds dry suits breathable can't see that it's says anywhere about them.

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SPR · 07 November 2011, 23:07

I was told if I want a suite to last more than 2 years don't buy breathable version... I believe they will do one of you twist there arm.

Hi had Henry Lloyd suit before the hammond and it only lasted 2 years before losing the water proofness...

The suits are made in UK, and the company was very helpfully and knowledgable ...

regards

mick · 07 November 2011, 23:23

I have a nylon one as well but sweated a lot and got cold.

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SPR · 07 November 2011, 23:29

I wear a made to measure bear suit under mine, and if really cold thermals

it's all about the layering! and wicking action...

regards

Leapy · 08 November 2011, 05:17

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Originally Posted by martini

Interesting site, which boots did you go for?

The standard Gill boots that Hammonds advertise do the job fine for me with good thick socks under: I actually use Sealskinz waterproof socks

Talk to Chris at Hammonds - very helpful

passbhoy · 08 November 2011, 08:29

thanks for that, the hammonds site looks great

snoopay · 08 November 2011, 17:44

I use the max b drysuit by Typhoon when i'm on a Rib, Dinghy, Jet Ski or when I know i'm going in the water and is perfect as has fabric socks instead of latex so it is really durable. I put a huggy bear underneath and gill boots that are previously mentioned and i'm snug as a bug! I have seen them on here, worth a look Typhoon MAX:B Surface Drysuit

the_fifer · 08 November 2011, 19:51

I have had a Musto HPX (which is breathable) for many years now and have used it for at least 4 years commercially and its still going strong, for powerboating i wear old walking boots that are about a size too big to make getting on and off easier

passbhoy · 09 November 2011, 11:46

i think breathable is a must as we could be out 3 days a week all year round for up to 5 hours at a time ! are the Musto HPX made to measure or just set sizes?

dnv · 09 November 2011, 21:16

ursuit gemino 4Tex:
http://www.ursuk.fi/en/sailing/dry-s...erative-musta/

two piece put together with a zipper, with socks, heavy duty, breathable. SOLAS certified if worn with thermo underwear. I love mine

Jan

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passbhoy · 10 November 2011, 14:49

thanks for that Jan, those ursuk suits look the buisness and i will be having a closer look, many thanks

passbhoy · 10 November 2011, 20:24

What about the new typhoon ps220 extreme ? Anyone try this yet ? Just saw a review on YouTube and am pretty impressed