Drysuits again - it must be autumn!

   Thinking of a new drysuit. Having experienced the non breathing ability of (cheaper) breathable types, either I'm a terribly sweaty geezer   or they just don't work, was gonna go for the Hammond non breathable version anyway that they reckon will outlast any breathable type, & also go for ankle cuffs so no latex boots to perish. Hot socks n boots being the footwear of choice. At £400 a serious bit of kit investment so wanna make the best decision. Yes, I guess I could spend a similar amount & get a Musto breathable, but do they actually breathe - & last a few years?? Your opinions & experiences ladies & gents please! Oh yes ....why does GRF call them Death bags? 

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didlydon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Oct 08 Location: Margate England Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote didlydon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Drysuits again - it must be autumn! Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 5:34pm
	Thinking of a new drysuit. Having experienced the non breathing ability of (cheaper) breathable types, either I'm a terribly sweaty geezer or they just don't work, was gonna go for the Hammond non breathable version anyway that they reckon will outlast any breathable type, & also go for ankle cuffs so no latex boots to perish. Hot socks n boots being the footwear of choice. At £400 a serious bit of kit investment so wanna make the best decision. Yes, I guess I could spend a similar amount & get a Musto breathable, but do they actually breathe - & last a few years?? Your opinions & experiences ladies & gents please! Oh yes ....why does GRF call them Death bags?
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Do Different Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 12 Location: North Online Status: Offline Posts: 1312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Do Different Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 5:53pm
	Because if you don't evacuate enough air and then fall in head first all the air goes to your feet and you are stuck head down underwater. This is not an urban/sailing myth, my wife was in the Navy and has seen it demonstrated.

didlydon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Oct 08 Location: Margate England Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote didlydon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 6:09pm
	Ooooerrr! Thanks. I understand now... That's why I squat like a loony venting the air out the neck..
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pondscum Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 Nov 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Post Options Post Reply Quote pondscum Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 6:24pm
	I had a breathable and it didn't last - seams leaked I think. I now have a Hammond drysuit (if only for the joy of having the name as it's my surname too) and as I am tall but not too wide, it fits really really well - a standard XXL is for a big fat b**tard.

transient Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Aug 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 715	Post Options Post Reply Quote transient Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 7:23pm
	I have heard that a breathable will take most of the sting out of a fart, osmosis or something. Nothing more embarrassing than asking someone to unzip you when you've been digesting a Ruby and Guinness.

getafix Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 28 Mar 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2143	Post Options Post Reply Quote getafix Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 8:02pm
	Any scuba instructor will be able to advise you how to right yourself when the air goes to your feet/socks of your DS. That said, check out the new winter steamers, far harder to rip, v.warm and much cheaper.

MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 588	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 14 at 9:18pm
	Hammond drysuits last forever. Well, they used to - I can't comment on the new ones because I am unable to justify throwing the old one away...

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: 25 Oct 14 at 7:47pm
	I have just bought a Gill Pro suit. Prior to this I always bought Typhoon, but I'm fed up of them starting to leak really quickly, especially through the Goretex feet. To be fair, my suits get a lot of use as I sail, coach and powerboat several days a week, even in winter, but I find expect the Typhoon suit to last more than one season and it didn't, nor did the one before that.
	the same, but different...