Diving shorts w/pockets or strap on thigh pocket?

[Skulmoski]

One guy on our team has the Apeks. He likes them, but he said to get the Chinese knock-offs because of the cost. However, given the numerous bad reviews for those, I think he probably said that simply to be nice to save me money. A different guy on the team has the IST holster. He loves them.

I've been 'hmm'ing' and 'haww'ing' over what to do. I need storage. I've gone BP/W now, and I bought the Highland glue on pockets initially. But, I've not glued them on. Debating whether I really want to do that or just purchase the Halycon pockets for the waist webbing.

What I like about my Apeks shorts is that I use them with my 5mm, 3mm and with just a long sleeve top when the weather warms up. If I glued pockets, then I would not have the flexibility that I now have. I like my Apeks shorts, and I would buy them again when they wear out.

Best, GJS

 

[Ghost95]

After looking at the options mentioned, I went with XS scuba glue on pockets. I put them where I wanted them and I have them on each suit. Cheaper too.

I don't have the flexibility that Skulmoski mentions though. But I rarely dive without a suit so either one I grab has a pocket. And one less thing to pack.

 

[seeker242]

After looking at the options mentioned, I went with XS scuba glue on pockets. I put them where I wanted them and I have them on each suit. Cheaper too.

I don't have the flexibility that Skulmoski mentions though. But I rarely dive without a suit so either one I grab has a pocket. And one less thing to pack.

MUCH prefer the glue on pockets.

 

[In2theabyss]

I use the strap on pockets, work great. Adjust to any size wetsuit or none at all, worked great for my recently attained solo cert and for around $50 you cant beat them

 

[Ready4Launch]

MUCH prefer the glue on pockets.

For the glue-on pockets, do you think that you could remove and reuse the pockets when the life of the wetsuit has worn out??

 

[Ojai Diver]

I don't know. But gluing on the pockets is best if you're not somebody who wants a new wet suit every other year.

 

[seeker242]

For the glue-on pockets, do you think that you could remove and reuse the pockets when the life of the wetsuit has worn out??

Doubt it. Probably get ruined trying to get it off.

 

[happy-diver]

Yes of course you can

 

[seeker242]

Yes of course you can

How?

 

[Alastor]

I don't know, but I often see people carrying used (glued) pockets to be put on other wetsuits. Maybe there are special solvents.