The ultra-flexible RBX is capable of coping with the stresses that UK divers can inflict on a drysuit.  |
Includes: hood, maintenance kit, bag Type: 3mm dual-density gas-blown polymer Valves: Sports Components swivelling inflator and automatic dump Seals: neoprene
The dual-density polymer means that it effectively has the same toughness as a suit twice as thick. Furthermore, its outer shell features a small cross-stitch weave – reputed to increase its durability by 400 per cent – and all seals are ‘bonded for life’.
Kevlar reinforcing has been added to the shoulders and knees, while the zip flap, seat area and fitted socks feature overprinting. Each thigh supports a zipped cargo pocket with D-ring, and the arms each have a natty computer dock that’s designed to retain the leading brands of dive computers.
We’ve been diving with the RBX for several months, and there are only cosmetic differences between the latest version and ours. It can certainly cope with the rough treatment we gave it at the Test Centre and, as you can see from the photograph, it looks as good as new. The latest version comes with quick-drying chest area, larger zip grips on the pockets (so you can use them with gloved hands), and the computer dock on both wrists.
Verdict: puts Northern Diver in the premier league of drysuits
Contact:
O’Three • 01305 822820 • www.othree.co.uk