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Bioprene™– the revolution in diving insulation

Protective suits have a long history in diving, insulating us from the harsh environments found underwater. Originally made from canvas, leather and rubber, we now have neoprene and membrane of all different weights and thickness.  Kevlar pads, and crushed neoprene, latex or neoprene seals and all manner of configurations now adorn divers the length of the country.

However, a new development is about to take the market by storm – Bioprene™

Bioprene was developed by a British Diver in response to the gap he saw in the market. Previous dives had left him cold, no matter what he wore as a drysuit or undersuit.

Undersuits such as thinsulate, high loft options or even the very popular fleece suits proved no match for the chill of a UK quarry dive in mid winter.

Below: The developer with his identity obscured to prevent harassment by eager divers.

The developer

March 13th, 2006 Posted by helen | Uncategorized | 2 comments

What do you do when you wuss out of diving?

When we first arrived on the shores of Wastwater an icy wind was blowing from the hills, stinging my ears and nose.  Flakes of snow (unknowingly a hint of what was to come!) swirl in the air as we made our way to the waters edge.  A knowing look and we decided to can the dive there and then. 

A short journey along the shore and we had a great time taking photographs of this spectacular area.

Hills through trees 

March 13th, 2006 Posted by helen | Stuff | no comments