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Hammond Drysuits: Made-to-Measure Explained
Acronyms are commonplace and are often used without people realising what they actually mean. So, the team at Hammond Drysuits thought it was about time they explained what their M2M – Made-to-Measure – stands for and what this means for you, the customers and wearers of their drysuits.
Every suit made at Hammond Drysuits is made to order, whether it is a standard size ranging from Junior Small to Adult XL, or a Made-to-Measure. Currently, work only begins on a drysuit when an order is placed.
What is M2M and how does it benefit the wearer?
Hammond are great believers in one size does not fit all, and whilst some divers are lucky to fit in to a standard size, not all are. For instance, whilst a small may fit one’s body and arm length, the wearer may be blessed with long legs for which they may need a medium suit. Therefore, one has to make a choice and ultimately, a compromise along the way.
Chris Hammond managing director of Hammond Drysuits comments: “M2M drysuits take into account your specific body shape and size. To manufacture your drysuit for the perfect fit we use a number of different body measurements.”
To make an M2M suit, Hammond Drysuit require the wearer’s full height, shoulder height, neck and wrist measurements, including wrist to wrist across the shoulder blades. Chest, waist, and hip sizes are also considered, along with the widest part of the thigh, knee, calf, inside leg and shoe size. This makes a suit designed for both comfort and longevity. It can even be further personalised with the choice of colours, seals, gloves and footwear.
The difference between an M2M and a Made-to-Fit is that a made to fit does not factor in your complete body size and shape. In this instance, the manufacturer takes a standard size suit and adjusts the seals, arms, and leg length. Further to this, they may take it in at the waist, however, it will not fit your specific shapes and curves.
“An M2M drysuit from Hammond is exactly that and from the feedback we have had from our customers, it provides added comfort throughout the seasons. For this reason, if you are looking for a suit that truly fits, choose M2M over Made-to-fit,” advises Chris Hammond.
Visit: www.hammond-drysuits.co.uk, email: chris@hammond-drysuits.co.uk or call 01474 704123 to find out more.
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Mask wear that keeps you focused
The Oceanic Shadow Mask features a sleek 100% liquid silicone skirt that attaches directly to the tempered glass lens. No mask frame means the Shadow Mask offers an incredible field of vision and packs flat.
Specs
- No-frame design reduces weight and provides one of the largest fields-of-view
- Extremely low volume design
- Swivelling, easy adjusting buckles
- Ideal for hunters and photographers
- Perfect back-up mask as it folds and fits easily in your BC pocket
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Type |
Frameless |
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Material |
Liquid-Silicone |
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Colour |
Black |
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Blow-off valve |
No |
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Optical lenses |
No |
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Dioptre |
No |
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Frame colours |
Black, Blue, Clear, Pink, White, Yellow |
Sea & Sea is the home of Oceanic and other leading diving brands in the UK.
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