Hollis Wet Suits?

yorn · Sep 21, 2009

Hi,
i came across a Hollis prototype wetsuite displayed by a shop. The shop claims that this is a Hollis suite although missing the brand stickers (since it is a prototype).
It has 2 pockets on the front of the legs and a diagonal back zipper.

Will Hollis produce Wetsuits and are there prototypes in field ?

Best Regards
Yorn

Hollis Gear Nick · Sep 22, 2009

yorn:
Hi,
i came across a Hollis prototype wetsuite displayed by a shop. The shop claims that this is a Hollis suite although missing the brand stickers (since it is a prototype).
It has 2 pockets on the front of the legs and a diagonal back zipper.

Will Hollis produce Wetsuits and are there prototypes in field ?

Best Regards
Yorn

Hi Yorn,

I believe you are referring to a 7mm semi-dry? Hollis does carry this product, but it is only available through our European dealers currently. Answer to your question is yes, this suit was a prototype but it should be in production now. This is the only product like it that we carry.

Hope this helps.

yorn · Sep 23, 2009

Hi Nick,

that's exactly the one you mentioned.
Will try it on this week. Keen to here about my experince trying it out ?

Yorn

Hollis Gear Nick · Sep 24, 2009

Certainly! Our Germany office would like to hear about your experience with the suit.

Thanks,

bsumner · Sep 24, 2009

Do you feel this product wouldn't work in the U.S. market?

Hollis Gear Nick · Sep 25, 2009

bsumner:
Do you feel this product wouldn't work in the U.S. market?

Domestic market for Semi-Dry is slow. Domestic technical market for a Semi-Dry even worse. Much more prevalent item internationally. At least this is what we have seen.

What is your opinion?

300bar · Sep 25, 2009

Nick Hollis:
Domestic market for Semi-Dry is slow. Domestic technical market for a Semi-Dry even worse. Much more prevalent item internationally. At least this is what we have seen.

What is your opinion?

Wonder if it will ever get out of Germany. :shakehead:

European market for Semi-dry tech suits is non existing

Jim Lapenta · Sep 25, 2009

A regular wetsuit with pockets and a diagonal zipper would do very well here. Take a look at how many divers are gluing pockets on their suits since most bc pockets suck and are not easy to access. I've glued pockets on 3 suits. one 3 mil and 2 5mil wetsuits. And even when not diving my BPW and using a jacket bc ( Oceanic Probe) I never use the BC pockets any more. The thigh pockets are more accessible, hold more stuff, and are far more versatile. Manufacturers who do not put thigh pockets on suits are really missing the boat.

mk706 · Sep 25, 2009

Jim, you're spot on. I'd buy one for sure. My list of things to buy includes a good 7mm semi-dry with thigh pockets, and front zipper.

bsumner · Sep 25, 2009

I agree with Jim and would like to see such products available in the U.S. market.

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