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Which Trident Drysuit Should I Buy?

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Which Suit Should I Buy

Which Suit Should I Buy

Here at Trident we want to make sure you buy the right suit for your needs.

So below we out line the difference between the specs and options on the suit,

You may also find it helpful to look at the FAQ's page.

Which Suit Should I Buy?

Here at Trident have just realised our new range for 2011 drysuit range, just in time for the winter season.

The range should provide something for everyone, whatever your activity.


The New TR40 and TR60 off the shelf are great for dinghy sailing with all the features you would expect from a drysuit.

The TR40 is a lightweight durable suit offering excellent comfort levels, while the TR60 is made from a heavier material offering greater resistant to hard wearing applications.

If you would like additional features like a flyzip or different seals these can be added to a suit at time of purchase.

We also stock drysuits from Crewsaver, Gill, Gul and Henri Lloyd.
Use your Trident drysuit for Jet Sking, Kayaking, Kite Surfing, Wake Boarding, Watersking and Windsurfing


In most cases our standard TR40 and TR60 drysuits are everything you need for canoeing or kayaking, but it's easy to have one custom made with a skirt (only available on the TR60) or different seals.
Use your Trident drysuit for Jet Sking, Kayaking, Kite Surfing, Wake Boarding, Watersking and Windsurfing


Our ident Sport drysuit is great for kitesurfing, wakeboarding, jet sking and water sking, and if you want a suit with more features then a custom made one. Some people like to have ankle seals, but in the cold ankle seals are still the best option.
Use your Trident drysuit for Jet Sking, Kayaking, Kite Surfing, Wake Boarding, Watersking and Windsurfing


Trident's commercial grade suits are heavier duty to suit the enviorments that they will meet. Ideal for everyday use in rivers, drains and swimming pools. Please call us for details.

For infrequent or light use the TR60 is often the more sensible option.

Use your Trident drysuit for Jet Sking, Kayaking, Kite Surfing, Wake Boarding, Watersking and Windsurfing

Fabrics

In our TR Trident drysuits we use a number of different fabics.


The TR40 uses a lightweight 4oz nylon with a hydrophilic coating, which absorbs moisture from the high humidity zone around the body and then drives it outwards using the bodies heat.

It's ideal for the regular dinghy sailor / watersport user.

The TR60 uses a 6oz nylon with the same a hydrophilic coating as the TR40, which absorbs moisture from the high humidity zone around the body and then drives it outwards using the bodies heat.

The 6oz nylon is heavier and tougher making it ideal for heavier use.

The TR100 uses a 10oz non breathable nylon/butyl fabric. Intend for situations where you are permantly in the water, coming in contact with chlorine and industrial applications.

We consider this suit unsuitable for general watersports.

Zips

The zip must be one of the most important elements of a drysuit, it's where you get in and the need to keep the water out once closed.

At Trident as standard a nylon Tizip in most of our suits, we do however offer the traditional Brass zip from BNM as an optional extra on the TR60 for those who would prefer it.

We have for a while considered the Brass zip to be a higher spec than that required for a sailing suit, but have been wary of using the new style nylon zips until the arrival of the new Master Seal 10 Tizip.


Made with extra strong large plastic teeth which are fixed to the top and bottom of the zipper tape. This design means that the zips sealing edges stay tightly sealed together when the zip is closed.

This zip is really comfortable thanks to it being so flexible.		Masterseal 10 Tizip


The BNM Zip is hand made and has been the standard for many suits over the years. It is very durable and will normally out live the life of a drysuit.Brass BDM Zip


So Which Zip For You?
With over 24 months of testing we now consider the Master Seal 10 Tizip to be as reliable and considerably more comfortable than the Brass Zips. We fit the Nylon Masterseal 10 Zip as standard in the TR40 and TR60 range of suits and the BDM Brass Zip into the TR100 suit as standard. The BDM metal zip is offered as an upgrade on the TR60 for those customers who prefer to use such a zip.

We would recommend going with these standard fit options, but we can supply which ever zip you prefer.

Seals

After the zip, the seals are next important bit of a drysuit. They what create a seal between your neck, wrists and possibly your ankles and the suit, prevent water getting inside.

For the neck and wrists there are two options, either latex or neoprene. For the feet you get latex socks, but some suits allow for ankle seals or hard sole boots.

Seals are best considered as consumables and are likley to require replacing during the life of the suit.


Latex seals offer the most waterproof seal when compared to neoprene especially for the neck.

The neck has a large bellow allowing you full movement of your head without restriction.

Both neck and wrists are tapered and supplied small, allowing you to cut the seals to suit your size.

Neoprene seals are warmer to wear compared to latex seals and are sometimes considered more comfortable. They also have a tendancy to last longer.

The waterproofness is considered not to be as good although we have found the wrists to be reliable, and it's the neck where you are more likley to have a problem.

The size of the seals isn't adjustable.

So Which Seals For You?
Here at Trident we recommend having a latex neck and neoprene wrists for most people and activities and this is what we fit as standard to most of our suits.

As for the feet in most instances latex socks are best which you then wear shoes or boots over the top. If you are strapping you feet into a board for activities like kitesurfing then you might prefer to have ankle seals, although if you are using your suit in the cold winter latex socks is often still the best option.

Choose what you want - if you would prefer to have all latex or all neoprene seals then you can choose non standard seals at point of ordering.


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