Used Musto HPX Drysuit 2022 edition with metal zipper.
Owned by RTWer but only used on the coldest and wettest days in Leg 3 and a handful of times on Leg 6 (it was relatively warm! Too warm for a drysuit. Hopefully you’ll be as lucky).
I have submerged myself in the Boogie Hole of Newcastle Australia dressed in it. You really can float in it! People in bikinis and shorts last maybe 10-20mins in the cold water. I only got out after 1 hour because I had to find a bathroom.
Diligent and motivated to avoid bad smells. Suit was kept hanging if wet. Dried if weather permitted. Inside was largely dry except for condensation (wear wool and waterproof socks to stay skin dry).
Drysuit was rinsed well with water and hung to air dry if used after a Leg. Made sure to ensure zipper was rinsed well of salt before waxing. Otherwise, it was tucked away in a dry bag, within another giant dry bag. Bags also for sale!
Rubber neck did start a microtear under the chin which I trimmed on Leg 6. Sent it to Hammond Drysuit and technician said I did a good job but recommended to trim to neck circumference which they did for me. Rubber cuffs are fine.
Reflective band on left wrist is missing and on left shoulder is peeling..
Name printed with reflective writing on back.
Based in the Hampshire but able to lug to Boston on occasions. Pick up is free.
Owned by RTWer but only used on the coldest and wettest days in Leg 3 and a handful of times on Leg 6 (it was relatively warm! Too warm for a drysuit. Hopefully you’ll be as lucky).
I have submerged myself in the Boogie Hole of Newcastle Australia dressed in it. You really can float in it! People in bikinis and shorts last maybe 10-20mins in the cold water. I only got out after 1 hour because I had to find a bathroom.
Diligent and motivated to avoid bad smells. Suit was kept hanging if wet. Dried if weather permitted. Inside was largely dry except for condensation (wear wool and waterproof socks to stay skin dry).
Drysuit was rinsed well with water and hung to air dry if used after a Leg. Made sure to ensure zipper was rinsed well of salt before waxing. Otherwise, it was tucked away in a dry bag, within another giant dry bag. Bags also for sale!
Rubber neck did start a microtear under the chin which I trimmed on Leg 6. Sent it to Hammond Drysuit and technician said I did a good job but recommended to trim to neck circumference which they did for me. Rubber cuffs are fine.
Reflective band on left wrist is missing and on left shoulder is peeling..
Name printed with reflective writing on back.
Based in the Hampshire but able to lug to Boston on occasions. Pick up is free.
