Dry trousers

   So my drysuit zip went yesterday.  A 2.5 year old crewsaver cirrus drysuit.  I'm not a toughened racer - I just pootle about one a week maximum as a recreational sailor and I am not impressed.  I look after my kit and I don't do anything very high risk or stress.

I am considering getting dry trousers only to wear with a spray top.  I don't go out if it is really hairy weather and I rarely capsize (yes maybe I am not trying hard enough!) so I don't swim around the lake much.  Mostly I just don't like getting wet, especially wet feet.  But I don't want to spend as much as I would on a new drysuit!  Buying top quality top price stuff is not my budget.

Any recommendations / experiences?

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Er-Indoors Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 20 Nov 13 Location: Cambs Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Er-Indoors Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Dry trousers Posted: 07 May 14 at 7:32pm
	So my drysuit zip went yesterday. A 2.5 year old crewsaver cirrus drysuit. I'm not a toughened racer - I just pootle about one a week maximum as a recreational sailor and I am not impressed. I look after my kit and I don't do anything very high risk or stress. I am considering getting dry trousers only to wear with a spray top. I don't go out if it is really hairy weather and I rarely capsize (yes maybe I am not trying hard enough!) so I don't swim around the lake much. Mostly I just don't like getting wet, especially wet feet. But I don't want to spend as much as I would on a new drysuit! Buying top quality top price stuff is not my budget. Any recommendations / experiences?
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kneewrecker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1586	Post Options Post Reply Quote kneewrecker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 7:40pm
	Send if off for repair - Hammond Drysuits worth a GOOGLE Edit- you win best avatar of the moment prize! Edited by kneewrecker - 07 May 14 at 7:41pm

GarethT Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Apr 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 714	Post Options Post Reply Quote GarethT Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 7:51pm
	If you can't get a new zip put on, I think Trident used to do dry-suit trousers aimed at Oppie parents. I used to have a Musto two piece, and they sold the 2 halves separately. I don't know if they still do them.

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 7:57pm
	Crewsaver's are not the best, mine always ended up with soggy arms - though the zip was OK. A two piece will always leak if you hit the water hard or spend long in it. Good quality drysuit (I have a Neil Pryde now, which is excellent) or just a good wetsuit - they're pretty warm these days.
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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 8:06pm
	She will not get her feet wet. Drysuit all year round.
	the same, but different...

kneewrecker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1586	Post Options Post Reply Quote kneewrecker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 8:18pm
	Can't fault my Typhoon or the Hammond before it- Gul before that on the otherhand, m'eh... Cheap Drysuits are false economy IMHO.

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 8:35pm
	"Cheap Drysuits are false economy" = True. The typhoon max B looks identical to the Neil Pryde one ... but neither are cheap. Kayakers wear dry trousers; try a kayak store like: http://www.thepaddlingcompany.com/
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Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 8:35pm
	I wouldn't fancy capsizing wearing (floodable) dry trousers - I thought gumboots were already a no-no, but this is in a different league... Even a drysuit with a tear can be dangerous. How about dry socks and a thick wetsuit instead? You get crash protection thrown in then. Edited by Medway Maniac - 07 May 14 at 8:36pm
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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 8:55pm
	Mt expensive typhoon suit leaks quite badly and I haven't had it that long. That being said, it is like work wear for me. Contemplating a Sandiline, but not sure about the colours. The Trident launching dry trousers do say they are not suitable if there's a chance you might fall right in. It would be like wearing waders.
	the same, but different...

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 14 at 9:28pm
	My 1992 Piel, non-breathable drysuit is still going strong, and provided I wear fleece between it and me I don't get wet - vapour just collects as condensation on the drysuit itself. But then I am a cold mortal, and I switch to a wetsuit once we're into April or May, so sweating isn't really an issue. But I hear this 'leaking drysuits' thing a lot, and they are always breathable ones. Maybe the breathable technology is not all it's cracked up to be? (and do they really breathe anyway once they are water-soaked and the pores are clogged up with salt?
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