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    Posted: 03 Oct 08 at 8:06am
Interesting dream GRF. What you need is the whole rig built onto a spaceframe with the hull sliding back and forth below it. The racks could slide in and out  "tube within tube" and the whole thing could be powered by compressed air  stored  within the hull. I suppose there would be a limit to  how long you could sail for as you  would run out of air and  an onboard compressor would be rather heavy. Hey...how about  pneumatic kite hoist? One could also use the air for  ego inflation!
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Tut, everyone know the only true gay colour is pink....which I make a point of never, ever wearing....

Those hikers look good - but for the fact they are hikers - do you think I could ge them without the stiff bits?  Otherwise I would agree about the thicker long johns.

It seems like it's about time some designers turned their attention to the winter requirements of trapeze users.  A drysuit does not give you the flexibility (imho) and I often find teaming up a standard wetsuit with a dry top either too uncomfortable or too hot.
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Originally posted by Iain C

Watersports sun cream that does not always wash off and end up dripping into your eyes, almost always when you are going into a gybe at 20 knots



Pro-Sport has always worked well for me without 'wash off' issues, and seems to work fine if you put on before a 3 race day a don't reapply. Available here and no doubt other local chandelries.
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Thanks.  I have to admit I've been trying rubbish from Boots etc...
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Originally posted by Medway Maniac

Now that I have an excellent Gul drytop, I'd really like to team it up with a 5mm long john to see me through the coldest months and so that I can leave off the drysuit. The collar on 'normal' short-arm wetsuits or steamers is just too bulky in addition to the neck seal.

Can I find a 5mm long john? - No way, they're all 3mm or less.

Actually, 'winging it's desired wetsuit bottom plus shoulder straps would do the trrick, I guess, if in 5mm. Also, I agree with her about Typhoon dinghy boots - excellent, though my first pair didn't last 10 years; the second pair aren't doing badly though.

Hi Tony,

This firm sell 5mm long johns (and thicker):

http://www.beaversports.co.uk/

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Ian

Despite my initial scepticism over the name... I have to say that looks like a real possibility. They also offer the possibility of adding knee pads, if not seat reinforcement.

It's clear they're really intended for divers; anybody see a problem in that? Maybe in thicker materials like 5mm, pre-bent knees etc. such as we get on dinghy suits for comfy sitting down become more important?
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Hi Tony,

I have used one of their 5mm long johns for the last five years.  I use it with a dry top or a spray top, depending on the conditions and weather. The knees are not 'pre-bent'.  Mine is all black, in colour, and I have the black rubber kneepads. When I bought mine, I got it by mail, direct from the factory, and it was 'made to measure'.  Last year, I tried to order a similar suit, as a spare, but was told that they are no longer available 'made to measure' and are now only available from one of their stockists (listed on the website). I use my suit on most weekends and it is still in reasonable condition, despite alot of use.

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Like Ian I've been using Beaver's 5 mm long john wet suit with a dry top through the winter for the last 8 years and I am always warm enough even on the coldest days. It's too bad the Co stopped the made to measure service because it was really good, but they have avery wide selection of sizes available.

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