got my spitzbergen!

[MoonUnit]

i just collected my sp spitzbergen from the lds ... cant wait to get wet ... erm ... did i just say that? i meant dry of course ...

watch this space for leaks ...

mark

 

[DutchDown]

You're gonna love ending the dive warm and dry.

Phil

 

[MoonUnit]

i took my suit for a first try-out today: 8 C water , 30 minutes ...

takes some getting used to, this drysuit ... boots are too big for my liking, maybe i should tighten the fin-straps a little

the side-press inflator works nicely, as does the dump valve ... no problems there ... buoyancy wasnt a prob either, thanks to all the advice in this forum

i stayed absolutely dry, and warm too ...

i could get used to this

 

[Mverick]

Is this your first drysuit?

I was wondering how one of the Spitzenbergs would hold up. It looks like a really nice suit. But I haven't seen one in person. Just on the net.

Wondering if it's tough enough to use Wreck diving. Or just Recreational Diving...

Rick

 

[MoonUnit]

its my first drysuit in 20 years ... used to dive a viking rubber/canvas suit long, long ago

it will be some time before the spitzbergen sees any wrecks tho, so i cant really help you there ...

the material feels very sturdy, and i especially like the neoprene covers for wrist and neck seals ... these provide extra insulation and could protect the seals from sharp objects imho