Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU?

Gilles · 31st May 2008, 10:44

Bloody hell its hard getting settled into Holland, and I'm a legal immigrant....6 weeks to get a personal internet account sorted out...very nice location by the way, in spite of the customer service. Hope I can stay put here for awhile.

I am likely to get a new drysuit measured fitted in Canada or USA, but I'd like to check out more local options.

Where's the best diveshop close to The Hague if any? Willing to cross the channel.

Brad_Horn · 31st May 2008, 10:55

Gilles,

Try O'Three - Scuba
Ri 2/100 made to measure, very hard wearing suits, exceptional service.

regards
Brad

steveharriss · 31st May 2008, 12:47

Otter.
Otter Drysuits Home
.. and you get to sample some fine Yorkshire ale whilst you're over.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 31st May 2008, 18:05

Have a look here: www.barakuda-wassersport.deIf you need help send me a pm.

Buck-O-Five · 31st May 2008, 19:58

Don't limit yourself by the location of the manufacturer or by what the local dive shop carries.

I recently ordered a very nice suit and did the sizing myself. I am no sizing expert either. The measurements page that I got was simple and was broken down into easy to understand locations. Needless to say my suit could not have fit better when it arrived. If you were really worried about the sizing then slip the measurement guy at your local suit store a $20 and have him do it.

If you are in California or the US, then DUI is the place to get a drysuit.

Ben Field · 31st May 2008, 20:28

Another vote for O'Three, superb suits.If one of their vast range of off-the-peg sizes doesn't fit they offer adjustment or full customer service.Had mine made there, went to try it on mid-way through and they tailored the fit with tape measure and chalk like what they do in a "proper" tailors, not that I've ever been to one mind!I think I was there over an hour discussing dump valve location, amount of material under the arms for movements and other trivialities! I'm not sure it counts for much but in our small club there are 6 people with O'three, all have moved from Trilaminate suits- they just don't seem robust enough (even dare I say Otter and Polar bear)That said- long trot from Holland (Weymouth doesn't have an international airport)

UKSteve · 31st May 2008, 21:47

Gilles...

Hi from Weymouth.. O3 is not so hard.. AMS - Southampton with FlyBe.. cheap and cheerful airline.. Train station is 30 secs from front door of Southampton airport and train comes to Weymouth every 30 mins!!

I have an Otter suit.. but my next one will be an O3!!

Alternatively I can bring it across next time Im lecturing in the Learning Centre!

One other option: Procean / Drysuits direct (DrySuits-Direct.com) ...these guys are based near Gronigen in North of Netherlands and also do made to measure

Steve

Gilles · 31st May 2008, 23:31

Thanks to all for your advise.

Touched the North Sea for the first time with a bare foot. Eeeyouch, not the bath-tub like temperature of the South China Sea.

I'm afraid, with all the changes in gear/people/surroundings, I'm gonna have to go back a few steps and be more of a newbie again. Regardless, the enthusiasm remains....

JOHNSNR · 31st May 2008, 23:55

HI
OTTER suits the britannic take a lot of beating
Otter*-*Lucas Divestore
LUCAS DIVING IS THE AGENT FOR THESE in Holland but as also DUI and lots more
in stock and can do mtm custom sizing

John snr

Gilles · 1st June 2008, 08:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

Gilles...

Hi from Weymouth.. O3 is not so hard.. AMS - Southampton with FlyBe.. cheap and cheerful airline.. Train station is 30 secs from front door of Southampton airport and train comes to Weymouth every 30 mins!!

Steve

Have a blob for that one Steve. TQVM

31st May 2008, 10:44	#1 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Bloody hell its hard getting settled into Holland, and I'm a legal immigrant....6 weeks to get a personal internet account sorted out...very nice location by the way, in spite of the customer service. Hope I can stay put here for awhile. I am likely to get a new drysuit measured fitted in Canada or USA, but I'd like to check out more local options. Where's the best diveshop close to The Hague if any? Willing to cross the channel. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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31st May 2008, 10:55	#2 (permalink)
Brad_Horn Checklist, tick! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 280	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Gilles, Try O'Three - Scuba Ri 2/100 made to measure, very hard wearing suits, exceptional service. regards Brad
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steveharriss Bubble free by choice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 165	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Otter. Otter Drysuits Home .. and you get to sample some fine Yorkshire ale whilst you're over.
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Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 700	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Have a look here: www.barakuda-wassersport.deIf you need help send me a pm. __________________ Cheers Markku Meg # 773 Dive my dreams is my life-task
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Buck-O-Five CK #287 Pursuit & HUD Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 274	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Don't limit yourself by the location of the manufacturer or by what the local dive shop carries. I recently ordered a very nice suit and did the sizing myself. I am no sizing expert either. The measurements page that I got was simple and was broken down into easy to understand locations. Needless to say my suit could not have fit better when it arrived. If you were really worried about the sizing then slip the measurement guy at your local suit store a $20 and have him do it. If you are in California or the US, then DUI is the place to get a drysuit. __________________ "The Brandon" www.sdtechdiving.com
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31st May 2008, 20:28	#6 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,627	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Another vote for O'Three, superb suits.If one of their vast range of off-the-peg sizes doesn't fit they offer adjustment or full customer service.Had mine made there, went to try it on mid-way through and they tailored the fit with tape measure and chalk like what they do in a "proper" tailors, not that I've ever been to one mind!I think I was there over an hour discussing dump valve location, amount of material under the arms for movements and other trivialities! I'm not sure it counts for much but in our small club there are 6 people with O'three, all have moved from Trilaminate suits- they just don't seem robust enough (even dare I say Otter and Polar bear)That said- long trot from Holland (Weymouth doesn't have an international airport) __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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31st May 2008, 21:47	#7 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 598	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Gilles... Hi from Weymouth.. O3 is not so hard.. AMS - Southampton with FlyBe.. cheap and cheerful airline.. Train station is 30 secs from front door of Southampton airport and train comes to Weymouth every 30 mins!! I have an Otter suit.. but my next one will be an O3!! Alternatively I can bring it across next time Im lecturing in the Learning Centre! One other option: Procean / Drysuits direct (DrySuits-Direct.com) ...these guys are based near Gronigen in North of Netherlands and also do made to measure Steve Last edited by UKSteve : 31st May 2008 at 21:55.
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Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Thanks to all for your advise. Touched the North Sea for the first time with a bare foot. Eeeyouch, not the bath-tub like temperature of the South China Sea. I'm afraid, with all the changes in gear/people/surroundings, I'm gonna have to go back a few steps and be more of a newbie again. Regardless, the enthusiasm remains.... __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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JOHNSNR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BRADFORD Posts: 11	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? HI OTTER suits the britannic take a lot of beating Otter-Lucas Divestore LUCAS DIVING IS THE AGENT FOR THESE in Holland but as also DUI and lots more in stock and can do mtm custom sizing John snr
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1st June 2008, 08:08	#10 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Where can I get a drysuit measured/fitted in EU? Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) Gilles... Hi from Weymouth.. O3 is not so hard.. AMS - Southampton with FlyBe.. cheap and cheerful airline.. Train station is 30 secs from front door of Southampton airport and train comes to Weymouth every 30 mins!! Steve Have a blob for that one Steve. TQVM __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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