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sjm. 
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 Topic: What to wear?Posted: 28 Jan 05 at 12:32pm |
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Thanks, am considering getting a drysuit as I really don't like going in the oggin until at least july. Once all the air is expelled are they more comfortable than they look?
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Si
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nathan
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Posted: 28 Jan 05 at 11:09am |
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I have known people wear lifejackets inside drysuits for the same reason- so they dont get caught on things in the boat. However it does make putting your drysuit on even harder- and isn't the most flattering of looks. P.S never ask a lady if shes wearing her lifejacket under her drysuit- the answer is usually an agressive no!! |
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moomin
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Posted: 28 Jan 05 at 11:00am |
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Bouyancy aids go outside drysuit. Inside will add air and make it difficult to expell meaning you may float wrony way up with air trapped inside the dry suit. Bouyancy aids or trapeze harnesses make good things to get hold of if a rescue boat crew needs to drag you out of the drink, the outside of a dry suit is slippery and may well tear if pulled on, and believe me if a safety bost crew is dragging you out of the drink they are not normally overly concerned if they rip your suit |
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sjm.
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Posted: 28 Jan 05 at 10:39am |
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Come straight up I think, most only have adjustable ankles not water tight ones... water comes straight in the wrist seals of spray tops and these are a better seal than ankle seals any day. I think you'd find a separate top and trousers more versatile. regarding buoyancy aids, can anyone answer if they should be worn outside or inside a dry suit? Does wearing one inside make a difference to your buoyancy or have no effect? Ta.
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Wave Rider
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Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909 |
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Posted: 27 Jan 05 at 4:55pm |
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Ok but as i dont have that much to spend id rather get an all in one kinda thing i think?? Also if you wade in to launch the boat ill it keep the water out briefly or will it all come straight up my legs??
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redback
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Posted: 25 Jan 05 at 7:29pm |
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I find a spray suit sticks to the wetsuit around the knees and restricts flexibility. Personally I'd wear a set of thermals under the wetsuit (cheaper and warmer especially when swimming) and spend the balance on sray top. Incidentally a breathable spray top is so much better than a non-breathable.
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*GM*
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Posted: 25 Jan 05 at 6:49pm |
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It'll keep the windchill off your legs in a way that a spray top obviously won't and it'll keep spray off which might stop you cooling down as much - but it isn't going to add much in the way of warmth. Particularly if you have a swim...
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Wave Rider
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Posted: 25 Jan 05 at 6:39pm |
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Lol yeah thats wat i need ! emphasis on poor mans
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hurricane
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Posted: 25 Jan 05 at 6:20pm |
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em they look like a poor mans dry suit and people always asume they are so they say u can go in the water from safety boats etc!!!
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Wave Rider
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Posted: 25 Jan 05 at 4:53pm |
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Ok thanks, # what i was really wondering was :
Is a breathable spray suit over a 3mm wetsuit going to make a good, warm combination or not and what is the down side to spray suits (all in one)??? |
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