OS Systems Drysuit Opinions

WVMike · Nov 21, 2004

Is anyone diving an OS Systems HDPRO drysuit?

I am interested in your opinions of this suit, and opinions on if this suit meets the DIR requirements.

Specifically the horizontal front zip?

Mike

kalvyn · Nov 22, 2004

WVMike:
Is anyone diving an OS Systems HDPRO drysuit?

I am interested in your opinions of this suit, and opinions on if this suit meets the DIR requirements.

Specifically the horizontal front zip?

I used an OS Systems suit with that type of entry for my DIR-f class, and nothing at all was said about it. As long as the suit fits properly, it should be OK. I just recently replaced my OS Systems suit, it served me quite well!

Jimmie

Potapko · Nov 22, 2004

I have one of these I bought about a month ago and have used 5 times so far. I am fairly satisfied with it. The strapping down of the front flap takes a little getting used to but it is comfortable to dive in. Couldn't touch the price anywhere else.

It is a used suit.

WVMike · Nov 23, 2004

Thanks for the replys. Pricing of this suit is a big plus. This is also the suit that the closest Dive Shop to me sells and I like to try and support them.

Hey Kalvyn, I am a fan of Ben Franklin as well. I wanted to name my second son after him, but the wife would not go for it.

Mike

JRRKAR · Nov 23, 2004

My LDS sells these suits and I know a lot of people that have them. I have not heard any major complaints. I just ordered suits for me and my wife a few weeks ago. I'm hoping the suits will be in before mid-December so we can continue the dive season. The PA quarries/weather get a little cold for a 7mil wetsuit starting in December. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.

Jeff

kalvyn · Nov 23, 2004

WVMike:
Thanks for the replys. Pricing of this suit is a big plus. This is also the suit that the closest Dive Shop to me sells and I like to try and support them.

Hey Kalvyn, I am a fan of Ben Franklin as well. I wanted to name my second son after him, but the wife would not go for it.

I liked that the suit came as a complete kit, with undergarments and a nice carrying bag. Just make sure that it truly fits you. That was the problem with mine; I bought it before I knew anything about how a drysuit is supposed to fit, and it was just a tad too small. I just replaced it recently with an Andy's (tax return money) so my OS Systems is now my backup suit. I still use the OS Systems drygloves on my Andy's, they work great.

With regards to the Franklin quote, I was trying to decide between the one I used and the Asimov quote Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. Had to go with the Franklin!

Jimmie

chickdiver · Nov 23, 2004

I have never used the OS Systems suit- however, I have observed several students who used them. The major issue I have seen with these suits is the rollover strapping system. In every person I have seen use this style of suit the rollover system impeded shoulder mobility and made valve drills particularly difficult.

Just something you might want to keep in mind.

WVMike · Nov 23, 2004

Thanks for the input,

At first look that seemed a nice feature in that the suit is easy to self don. The more I looked at it I wondered about all the extra material and ease of movement.

My current suit is a back shoulder zip and that really impedes movement. I do not want to make the same mistake twice. My flexibility isn't all that great to begin with.

Mike

chickdiver:
I have never used the OS Systems suit- however, I have observed several students who used them. The major issue I have seen with these suits is the rollover strapping system. In every person I have seen use this style of suit the rollover system impeded shoulder mobility and made valve drills particularly difficult.

Just something you might want to keep in mind.

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