Yamamoto Wetsuit

[Jewan]

Hi guys,
I head about a new technology called Yamamoto... where can i find it in UAE?

I found one site in Indonesia... if yuo guys know one in UAE would be better...

Plus did anyone have try it or recommened it over other types :s

[Søren]

As I recall yamamoto is a brand/type of neoprene just as heiwa is. Any manufacturer of wetsuits should be able to help you.
Regards from Denmark
S

[sunfish]

Hi Jewan, Yamamoto is a type of neoprene. Very soft and warm. It is used in Picasso Ghost wetsuits and in tailor made wetsuits made by Elios sub and Polosub.

[Jewan]

Thanks for the reply, but have you tried it?
I don't think we have these brands here in Dubai or anywhere in UAE

[Erik]

Yamamoto 45 is usually what people are referring to when 'yamamoto' is mentioned. It's not new at all actually, and was frowned on by scubadivers 30 years ago as it compresses too much at depth for their tastes. 'Neoprene' is also a brand name by the way.
Yamamoto 45 is great for freedivers because it is so soft, thereby sticking to the skin in a very close fit and keeping water out. This is enhanced by being 'open-cell' (the wrong term, but it's what we use), meaning not having a layer of nylon or other clothing material on the inside. The open rubber will stick to you like glue and keep water out if the fit is right. As a freediver, you can put up with some compression at depth, because you don't stay down for an hour at a time like a scubadiver- you return to the warm surface and the suit swells back up to it's normal size. However, it is very fragile and wears out faster- tears easily and loses its insulating/buoyancy characteristics.

Given that info, consider that a suit that does not compress (such as most scubadiving suits) might be better in that you would be even warmer at depth.....however a stiff-rubber suit is extremely difficult to to get on if it fits properly and may not be as warn due to less insulating bubbles in the material! Therefore a suit that was stiffer than Yamamoto 45 but not as stiff as a scuba suit would be optimal, yes?

A material with those qualities is available, and used by Ellios- it's Heiwa Medium rubber, and I swear by it. Tougher, less fragile, warm, custom fit and waterproof.
Either way, enjoy yourself.

[Jewan]

Erik Thanks for your amazing info.

the thing i'm a slim guy and get cold easly, so i was thinking of getting a 3mm semi-dry suit, but i think i shouldn't.. jut get anything with Yamamoto Tech. right?

i found couple of site that they are welling to ship it to you... one is called www.nemowetsuit.com anyone knows it?

[sunfish]

I haven't tried the site you mention but Elios are reliable with very good prices. they will ship overseas and a tailor made suit takes about 4 weeks to make and deliver. They also do suits "off the peg". They have a choice of neoprene including Heiwa, Yamamoto and cheaper alternatives.
If warmth is important to you be sure to choose a suit of freediving style (jacket and separate trousers. Hood will be part of the jacket. No zips.)

[Erik]

Originally Posted by Jewan

Erik Thanks for your amazing info.

the thing i'm a slim guy and get cold easly, so i was thinking of getting a 3mm semi-dry suit, but i think i shouldn't.. jut get anything with Yamamoto Tech. right?

i found couple of site that they are welling to ship it to you... one is called Nemo diving & surfing wetsuits, custom made wetsuits anyone knows it?

I don't know that company... better you go with a custom 3mm for the area you are in, in my opinion. If not custom, then at least go with a good-fitting OMER, Beauchat, Picasso or something similar that you see mentioned on Deeper Blue, and definitely a suit in the style that sunfish meantioned... no zips!
Check the 'shop' through Deeper Blue- they will ship you gear in 2 to 4 days. I had gear sent to Bahrain once- 2 days.

[island_sands]

Jewan give me a call, you have my number. I'll show you my wetsuit

[Jewan]

Thanks Island Sand... every day i say to myself... call her today... but i get bussy... and the rain is making it worse... i will call you after the rain stops

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by Jewan

Thanks Island Sand... every day i say to myself... call her today... but i get bussy... and the rain is making it worse... i will call you after the rain stops

has your car drowned yet? you should have seen The Gardens this morning thank god i have a 4x4 - i did some serious cross country to get to work!

[Erik]

Rain? WTF?

[island_sands]

check it out Erik, its been incredible

Gulfnews: Downpour continues as Dubai receives record rainfall
Gulfnews: Agony continues as relentless rain floods the roads

[Erik]

Holy crap! Literally haha. And we have our share of stupid weather in the north to, I assure you. Our winter has been the first normal winter I can remember in over 15 years.

[Jewan]

yah i went there with my wife...at night just to show her...it was crazy... thanks god i live in Mirdif...