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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.
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
with every purchase of a regulator system!
Get a free S270 OCTOPUS with purchase of these combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with A700
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with S620Ti
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with D420
MK25 EVO Din mit S620Ti-X
Get a free R105 OCTOPUS with purchase of the following combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with G260
MK25 EVO or MK17 EVO with S600
SCUBAPRO offers a 30-year first owner warranty on all regulators, with a revision period of two years or 100 dives. All SCUBAPRO regulators are of course certified according to the new European test standard EN250-2014.
Available at participating SCUBAPRO dealers. Promotion may not be available in all regions. Find an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer at scubapro.com.
More information available on www.scubapro.com.
Oyster Diving have recently been given exclusive access to offer scuba diving courses and fun dives at Mercers Lake, a beautiful lake near M25/Gatwick in the UK.
Oyster have just launched their own dive boat ‘The Blue Pear’ to explore various parts of the lake. Divers can glide around the underwater woodland, see lots of fish and decent visibility. Out of the water divers set up in the purpose built kitting up area, unwind in a warm shower, and off-gas in the café & licensed bar.
To celebrate the start of the summer season, AquaSports and Oyster Diving have teamed up to host a Star Wars-themed open day on the 4th May.
Guests will be able to enjoy discounted tasters of various watersports including Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), Canoeing and Sailing. Oyster Diving will be joined by Apeks and possibly other dive manufacturers to display their latest products. Demo gear will be available for qualified divers and Oyster’s sales support team will be on hand for customers with any questions.
Divers wishing to get in the water will need to book in via Oyster Diving’s website where you can also choose to hire any equipment. Non-divers and well behaved dogs are very welcome!
As well as the watersports there will also be music, food and a licensed bar. The fun starts at 10am and finishes around 4.30pm.
Please come along, wear your finest Stormtrooper or Princess Leia outfit and enjoy the fun!
For more details contact: mark@oysterdiving.com
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