Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?

Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?

If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?



thanks

"Mark" <mark@vp.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?
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> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?

Yes, yes, no.

But, as always, ensure you get the closest fit that allows the full
range of movement.

Cheers,
Huw
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> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?

Yep - I have the Otter Skin Britannic.

> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?

Would defo recommend getting one - I brought it a couple of seasons ago
because I was fed up with getting wet in my O3 (which was an awful suit
- despite what anyone else says), its the best thing I've done. Would
happily buy again the second time round.

Paul



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Mine has been given the usual divers abuse over the last few years, same
neoprene neck seal and boots, replaced cuffs once.
As for second time round I haven't been able to wear it out yet.
Bye for now Paul


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> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?
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> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?
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> thanks
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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:39:33 +0000, Mark wrote:

> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?

Yes, for 7 years.

> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?

Best and most reliable piece of kit that I've bought.

Jason

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Mark <mark@vp.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?
>
> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?
>

Absolute dogs danglies and an after sales service really second to none.
Dont buy it now though. Wait a couple of months and get it at LIDS.
You will save a bundle and normaly get MTM thrown in at the
same price.

TerryH

had mine for 6 or 7 years only had to replace neck seal so far great suit
"Mark" <mark@vp.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?
>
> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?
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>
> thanks
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"Mark" <mark@vp.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?
>
> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?
>
>
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With the caveat that I'm a new diver and haven't had the suit long, I'm a
happy customer of Otter. I haven't used other suits so can't directly
compare, but it certainly appears well made and good quality and
so far so good on remaining watertight. Having tried various sizes on the
shop, and duly ordered one, it arrived within the time quoted and fitted
just like the try-on. The chap in the shop was very helpfull, and though the
shop was busy, once I'd waited my turn, he was happy to spend an hour or so
explaining and trying on.

I bought the mid-range, slightly stretchy, membrane one as it seemed more
comfortable than the standard one, though was perhaps £100 more.

I chose Otter as it was recommended by various people as a good make, and
prices were reasonable. I certainly didn't want to get into the £1000
market!
Though there are some a bit cheaper, but having looked around there are
certainly worse-made suits too.

Cheers

Hywel

> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?

Yes.

> If so would you recommend?

Yes. Excellent suit.

> or avoid second time round?

No.

No leaks but I have worn the boots out now! I'll be having another one.

Cheers
Matt.

Mark wrote:
> Anyone used an otter skin drysuit?

Yeup. I have the Brittanic.

> If so would you recommend? or avoid second time round?

Yeup. So far it's lasted 4 years of abuse from me (70ish dives a year),
and I've only
in the last six months had to replace the neck seal.

I had wellies grafted onto the legs (my feet are too big for neoprene
booties) and they have developed tiny holes around the fin strap area
which I've fixed with aquasure.

Very, very happy with my suit.

MTM is worth every penny if you are anything other than Mr. Average.

Ben

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