Drysuits for women

David Perry · 31 January 2002, 19:20

Can anyone point me in the right direction for drysuits for women. Clealry there are different requirements for ladies when at sea for a prolonged period of time and the removal of a "traditional" drysuit, in order to relieve oneself, may not be practicable in terms of comfort and safety. Any suggestions, makes of suits, other solutions would be most welcome.
Thanks.
Dave

batfalcon · 31 January 2002, 19:33

The right direction fot this matter is heading South. When you get to Med you won't have to look for a drysuit. Neither for you nor for your wife.

Salut from (22 Celcius) Athens

Alan Priddy · 31 January 2002, 20:16

Batfalcon has the best idea.
When Liz used to use the boat (before we got a cabin) we tried all types of dry suits.Thebest one was the two piece dinghy sailing dry suit made by Musto. They get a bit bulkey around the middle because of the way that they have to do up but are better for women because they can drop the lower half when they feel the need, if you know what I mean?
Bit like a pair of crutchless knickers for a lady of the night.

Andy.R · 31 January 2002, 21:27

You bad boy Alan - lowering the tone ... again!!!

Back on topic http://www.anchorsupplies.com has some cheap second hand ones as well as a few other boat bits. All are left overs from the last Camel Trophy (which had a Rib stage for those who aren't aware).

Any Camel Trophy Rib owners on the group?? Couldn't really afford one my self!

Camel boat site

Laters,

Andy.
z

Jono Garton · 31 January 2002, 21:38

I'll be goin round there tommorrow "£95 quid bargain" these guys are about 2 miles from my office.

Scubakid · 31 January 2002, 22:15

Andy

Yes I have one of the Camel trophy boats but mine is one of the photographic boats and so does not have one of the 'roof racks' (sorry to any of you out there who have one and love it)

You are welcome to come out some time just send me a mail and I will see what I can do.

John

Andy.R · 31 January 2002, 22:40

Cheers John,
Maybe sort something when I head to Cardiff fo the SOC departure. Or on the 4th May there is a boat auction in Devon I was thinking of heading down to for a long weelend.
Thanks again,
Andy.
z

Brian · 01 February 2002, 16:48

David
My Ravenspring drysuit has a "comfort zip". It's where your fly would be, but for some reason it's horizontal rather than vertical. I use a half-pint plastic milk bottle, thrust it into position through the zip and do the business. I can even wander around the boat with the bottle safely wedged in place, with a happy smile on my face. Upon withdrawing said bottle, it is emptied over the side, rinsed out and stored for use again (usually in about 20 mins. time!).
With a suitable modification to the milk bottle idea, I see no reason why this should not be adopted by ladies. Presumably a gravy boat would do the trick, although spillage could be a wee problem (wee-geddit?).
Another idea might be to e-mail Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Ravenspring to see if they have a better idea.
An advantage of my system is that you can hang on (to the boat!) with at least one hand and the boat can keep going at full chat.

Alan · 01 February 2002, 17:46

The ability of Brian to complete said pee bottle manoeuvre, whilst smoking a fag in a Force 6 is highly impressive! His friends do prefer to stand UPWIND of him during this time however!

Allen · 01 February 2002, 17:51

Brian,

Having never subscribed to the "big boat, small dick" theory, I had no idea that you were so challenged in this particular area.

As the owner of a somewhat smaller boat I have to say that I have not found any "shortcomings" with the Ravenspring comfort zip.

Have you considered having it fitted vertically ?

David Perry · 01 February 2002, 18:52

Oh dear oh dear! I see that the usual sense of humour is about. I have however been doing some research and have found that Kokatat of the USA do make bespoke suits for ladies. They also suggest a product called a freshette. I have again done the research and have found that www.freshette.com is a site full of ideas for the ladies.
I am grateful for the comments made in response to my question, unfortunately 2nd hand and 2 piece suits are not an option in the case I am involved with as there are STRICT MCA rules to follow as the RIB will be used in a "commercial" operation. Neverthe less I had a smile at all the banter and long may it continue.
Regards
Dave

wavelength · 01 February 2002, 19:48

oops my mistake - I thought it was a swop shop. Pity - I had already parcelled up my woman!

Splishsplash · 05 March 2002, 14:40

Hi there,

Found this old thread (there's a lot of waiting involved in my job...after my 10th cup of coffee I tend to look for other things to do...like digging up old news..).

I know that Poseidon is making very very good dry suits for women, they are a bit on the expensive side, but they are really very good!

Poseidon drysuits

Succes!

Eddy