Tough Cordura Oversuit suggestions
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martinb
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Have had a caving supplies cordura suit for a couple of years now and is as tough as nails.
In hindsight though, should have specified neopreen cuffs to stop water going up to me armpit, and a pocket somewhere on it for stuff. Otherwise good.
Have also invested in Meander suit recently and pretty good although more susceptable to ripping on sharp stuff.
In hindsight though, should have specified neopreen cuffs to stop water going up to me armpit, and a pocket somewhere on it for stuff. Otherwise good.
Have also invested in Meander suit recently and pretty good although more susceptable to ripping on sharp stuff.
Andy Sparrow
Active member
In my experience they don't come any tougher than this...
http://www.thecavingandclimbingshop.com/epages/BT3421.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3421/Products/%22double%20helix%22/SubProducts/%22double%20helix-0001%22
http://www.thecavingandclimbingshop.com/epages/BT3421.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3421/Products/%22double%20helix%22/SubProducts/%22double%20helix-0001%22
Ed W
Member
I would echo Andy's recommendation of the Meander cordura suits. I bought a Single Helix (like the one Andy put the link up to, but without the extra reinforcement on the knees, bum and elbows) a few months ago. I really like this suit, I find it extremely comfortable indeed, and to date it seems to be immensely tough. It has been used for a mixture of digging and tourist trips, and certainly stiffens up far less with use than the Warmbac lightweight suits I used previously.
psychocrawler
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Daleswear used to do a nice black heavy duty suit. Great for private land at night.
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paull
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my next choice when i get well and back to caving
http://www.starlessriver.com/shop/oversuits/aventure_verticale_holloch_confort_oversuit_mens
ive seen them on people underground and they look like a well made suit ( unless someone tells me otherwise )
http://www.starlessriver.com/shop/oversuits/aventure_verticale_holloch_confort_oversuit_mens
ive seen them on people underground and they look like a well made suit ( unless someone tells me otherwise )
Blakethwaite
New member
psychocrawler said:
Only do them in red now I think though they soon take on a worn in filth colour if you're the type of person who takes good care never to clean their kit!
From experience they easily outlast the Beaver & Warmbac equivalents.
Gerbil007
Member
In my own experience, the AV suit is unsuitable for pretty much anything other than 'low contact' caving. I had to have mine repaired soon after purchase, despite deliberately sidelining it for use only on less demanding trips.
Recently, all the stitching on the bottom of the breast pocket disintegrated. I noticed this when my camera hit my knee!
All that said, it is an extremely comfortable suit to wear. Unfortunately, comfort's not much good when pieces of your suit are strewn through your chosen cave!
Recently, all the stitching on the bottom of the breast pocket disintegrated. I noticed this when my camera hit my knee!
All that said, it is an extremely comfortable suit to wear. Unfortunately, comfort's not much good when pieces of your suit are strewn through your chosen cave!
Alex
Well-known member
Aye I have tried an AV oversuit, and I echo the response that it is not good except for big open cave systems. I have already worn mine out after buying it about 9 months ago. It lasts basically as long as a normal yellow meander if you don't patch it.
Do bare in mind though that I tend to visit the more tight and less visted so more catchy caves. I also tend to go every weekend so I put my suits through alot. I may try the meander double helix next. If they still making them? I know production has stopped on the yellow ones.
Do bare in mind though that I tend to visit the more tight and less visted so more catchy caves. I also tend to go every weekend so I put my suits through alot. I may try the meander double helix next. If they still making them? I know production has stopped on the yellow ones.
Andy Sparrow
Active member
Alex said:
Still very much in production, and very much in stock at caveclimb.com
Andy Sparrow
Active member
estelle said:
Production of the Criou (PVC yellow suit) has been suspended while Meander source a new supplier for the material. We have only two in stock in size 2B and 4B. We have a much better size range of the Double Helix.
The AV suits are nice and comfortable but recently I made the mistake of wearing it into a section of cave nicknamed 'the wetsuit shredder', it done a good job on the suit.
Im looking for a Bomber suit for tight caves, one of the thicker suits preferably.
Someone suggested a Mogot suit, anyone have any experience of these.
They look quite thin.
Im looking for a Bomber suit for tight caves, one of the thicker suits preferably.
Someone suggested a Mogot suit, anyone have any experience of these.
They look quite thin.
pwhole
Well-known member
Andy
I'm very tempted with one of these Double Helix, as my Warmbac is close to finished, and I really prefer Cordura for my kind of caving - however, I'm a bit nervous about buying a suit without trying it on first, as the fit would be critical, but I live way too far away (Sheffield) to come down to the store unfortunately. I'm of average build and height, if a tad muscly up top, and no beer belly - how flexible are the sizes in terms of getting it just right? I'd hate it to be too small - my Warmbac is too big, which is just as annoying!
I'm very tempted with one of these Double Helix, as my Warmbac is close to finished, and I really prefer Cordura for my kind of caving - however, I'm a bit nervous about buying a suit without trying it on first, as the fit would be critical, but I live way too far away (Sheffield) to come down to the store unfortunately. I'm of average build and height, if a tad muscly up top, and no beer belly - how flexible are the sizes in terms of getting it just right? I'd hate it to be too small - my Warmbac is too big, which is just as annoying!
Andy Sparrow
Active member
pwhole said:
The Meander sizing system seems to work pretty well - you can find it on our website here: http://www.thecavingandclimbingshop.com/epages/BT3421.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3421/Products/Tricolourdry
As an example: I am 6'3", 14 stone and my height is in the leg rather than the body. I find a 3B is perfect in body length and I don't need a belt to keep the suit up.
If you order a suit that doesn't fit we will refund or exchange. We send everything post free but do deduct postage costs if a we refund a returned suit - but this is usually less than ?5.
Hope this helps.
Andy Sparrow
www.caveclimb.com