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Scuba Forum / UK Scuba / January 2004Cargo Pockets, or Zipped?
I am looking at getting a new dry suit (about time I know!) and am currently hedging towards the otter britannic. Had a look at their web site and can't seem to find any information on what the difference between a cargo pocket and a zipped pocket is, anyone here know? Also anyone have anything bad to say about the suit? Danny  SignatureThe box said windows 98 or better, so I installed Linux Header is false, correct is Danny at danshome dot org > I am looking at getting a new dry suit (about time I know!) > and am currently hedging towards the otter britannic. Had a > look at their web site and can't seem to find any information > on what the difference between a cargo pocket and a zipped > pocket is, anyone here know? Looking at the pictures, it looks as if the "zipped" pocket is a thin, "document" type pocket, whereas the cargo pocket is, well, a cargo pocket. One thought about zips is that a tiny amount of sand in the wrong place can jam them - I had major issues getting a wetsuit boot undone on one occasion. I therefore wouldn't want to put anything behind a zip that I might want to access during a dive. Iain > > I am looking at getting a new dry suit (about time I know!) > > and am currently hedging towards the otter britannic. Had a [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > I therefore wouldn't want to put anything behind a zip that I might want to > access during a dive. tend to agree Velcro is a wonderful invention >> I am looking at getting a new dry suit (about time I know!) >> and am currently hedging towards the otter britannic. Had a [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Iain It's a fair comment, although having now found the pictures, the velcro pocket looks much smaller, I think it's two cargo pockets I am going to end up with. I can always leave them undone and make sure anything in there is bolt snapped to a ring sown on the inside of the pocket (what I do now). Now I just have to get some cash! Must stick old OC gear on ebay tonight! Danny SignatureThe box said windows 98 or better, so I installed Linux Header is false, correct is Danny at danshome dot org >It's a fair comment, although having now found the pictures, the velcro >pocket looks much smaller, I think it's two cargo pockets I am going to end >up with. I can always leave them undone and make sure anything in there is >bolt snapped to a ring sown on the inside of the pocket (what I do now). I've got two of the zip ones and they are a good size. I fit a small McMahon reel and Buddy DSMB in one and all the rest of my junk in the other. It is significantly bigger than the velcro version. I've never had problems with the zips jamming. There is actually two zips on each pocket so what I tend to do is have one done up a couple of inches and the other done up to meet it. If one did jam you could then undo the other and have the opportunity to move it in either direction, so you should be able to free it. Can not say for certain as it has not happened Cheers Pete diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk <snip> > Now I just have to get some cash! Must stick old OC gear on ebay tonight! > > Danny Go on... ...what've you got that I might want? CAS -- Well, we've done it... report will follow shortly at http://divesite.calumscott.me.uk/ukrs/rescue_diver_2004 Temperature @ Stoney? Find it or share it @ http://stoneytemps.calumscott.me.uk/ > <snip> >> Now I just have to get some cash! Must stick old OC gear on ebay tonight! [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > ...what've you got that I might want? Twinset (12 300's), Valve protector for twinset, Twinset regs (Sherwood Blizzards), Strobe (YS90) + Sea + Sea Base plate. Danny SignatureThe box said windows 98 or better, so I installed Linux Header is false, correct is Danny at danshome dot org > > <snip> > >> Now I just have to get some cash! Must stick old OC gear on ebay tonight! [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Danny Hmmm... ...not this year, sorry. C. > It's a fair comment, although having now found the pictures, the velcro > pocket looks much smaller, I think it's two cargo pockets I am going to end > up with. I can always leave them undone and make sure anything in there is > bolt snapped to a ring sown on the inside of the pocket (what I do now). Why not get Otter to make the pockets you want? i.e. decent sized velco pockets. I dont know if your going for a made to measure but if you are then i doubt it would cost you much more, a friend got it done. The other thing to think about it where your going to put the pockets. I think Otter put them on the from which for one isnt very stream lined and more importantly if you do any rib diving will get in the way when climbing back in. A friend had these and hated them because of this. If you put them on the side of the leg they are just as accessable but without either of these disadvantages. Just somthing to consider Ian Cargo are larger and about the size of a burger-van burger (and have a zip) - a zipped pocket is tight to the suit and only good for squeezing your car-key into (or bailout plans) Cheers. > I am looking at getting a new dry suit (about time I know!) and am currently > hedging towards the otter britannic. Had a look at their web site and can't [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Danny >Cargo are larger and about the size of a burger-van burger (and have a >zip) - a zipped pocket is tight to the suit and only good for >squeezing your car-key into (or bailout plans) Not on the Otters - see my earlier post, I keep a reel and blob in mine Pete diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk > Not on the Otters - see my earlier post, I keep a reel and blob in mine I keep a DMBi with bottle in mine. The zips have never jammed on mine either. The zips aren't as tightly toothed as a wetsuit zip, since they're not designed to minimise water flow, so a bit of sand isn't going to be a problem. Jason SignatureSee http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ to view UK dive spaces or add your own. > I am looking at getting a new dry suit (about time I know!) and am currently > hedging towards the otter britannic. Had a look at their web site and can't > seem to find any information on what the difference between a cargo pocket > and a zipped pocket is, anyone here know? I have two cargo pockets. If I were getting them again I would get them made slightly larger so that I can get a spare reel in, along with the DSMBi. They both have zips, there both easy to use, the zips have never jammed or broken. > Also anyone have anything bad to say about the suit? Nothing bad to say, would have another. Cheers Matt. |
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