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by **Will Howa** » Sun, 19 Jul 1992 03:51:47

I have a Ronny "rollover" two-piece drysuit, bought new in 1985. I've often
used the bottom alone as a "longjohn" suit in warmer weather, with the result
that the bottom is trashed. The ankles and knees are all cut up and the "skirt"
that provides a seal between bottom and top has come off. The question is where
can I buy the Ronny bottom by itself? The dealer I bought it from (Europa in
Cambridge Mass.) seems to be gone. This way I could keep using the trashed
bottom as a summer suit and keep the new one pristine for drysuit use. I live
in the New York City area, though I get to New England a lot. Thanks in advance
for any insights.

Will Howard
Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory
Palisades, NY

by **Mark Bishop;6853201;63-424;LP=A;P0** » Wed, 22 Jul 1992 08:21:49

|> I have a Ronny "rollover" two-piece drysuit, bought new in 1985. I've often
|> used the bottom alone as a "longjohn" suit in warmer weather, with the result
|> that the bottom is trashed. The ankles and knees are all cut up and the "skirt"
|> that provides a seal between bottom and top has come off. The question is where
|> can I buy the Ronny bottom by itself? The dealer I bought it from (Europa in
|> Cambridge Mass.) seems to be gone. This way I could keep using the trashed
|> bottom as a summer suit and keep the new one pristine for drysuit use. I live
|> in the New York City area, though I get to New England a lot. Thanks in advance
|> for any insights.
|>
|>
|> Will Howard
|> Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory
|> Palisades, NY

I had a Ronny 2 piece that I liked but had a similar problem in that the rollover
seal came appart. I took it to ProMotion in HoodRiver and they were able to
replace just the seal. Cost ~$45.00.

If you want to buy a new bottom, you can check with Sailboard Warehouse b/c
they carry Ronny..

-Mark

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by **GARY BOAT** » Thu, 23 Jul 1992 00:24:53

JUST SAY "NO" TO RONNY DRYSUITS!

(the sport is fraught with enough problems...)

by **Kor Kil** » Tue, 28 Jul 1992 01:39:49

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> JUST SAY "NO" TO RONNY DRYSUITS!

> (the sport is fraught with enough problems...)

Explanation please??
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by **GARY BOAT** » Tue, 28 Jul 1992 20:57:18

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>> JUST SAY "NO" TO RONNY DRYSUITS!

>> (the sport is fraught with enough problems...)
>Explanation please??

Ronny Drysuits are (seemingly so) more fragile than say Bare, Gul or O'
Neil. I seem to remember over the years, conversations with sailors about
Ronny suits... ie. "My neck seal just tore... and I was so careful" etc.
etc. few if any conversations centered around other makes. Over time
one has to wonder if it is possible to construct a light-feeling, stylish,
BUT durable drysuit. In my opinion, Ronny has not been able to do this.

by **Stewart Chaims** » Tue, 28 Jul 1992 23:40:06

I'm on my second Ronny in 4 years(just bought a rollover for $180) and I would
recommend them. I sail in 60 degree water and I love not getting that cold
rush of water down my back that you tend to get with a regular wet suit.