A huge challenge: Stalybridge man gets task of making wetsuits for obese contestants on The Biggest Loser
For more than 20 years Gybe Watersports has been making specialist wetsuits, drysuits and a range of waterproof items for the public and the film and television industry. And soon made-to-measure supersize wetsuits designed and made in Stalybridge will feature on ITV?s The Biggest Loser as obese contestants ? some weighing more than 30st ? attempt a water-based challenge as they try to lose ... scuba wet suit 08 Feb 2012
Dimna eyes scuba debut
The outdoor leadership course of TSAf is run from December to February every year. scuba wet suit 08 Feb 2012
Preparation, planning key to successful water rescue
Editor?s note: This is the second in a two-part series. As Benton firefighters train to conduct water search and rescue operations, their instructor cautions that it?s not merely a matter of putting on a wet or dry suit and diving into unknown water. For firefighters Shane Cockrum and Jeff Coleman, instruction in scuba gear and diving techniques follow what they already know. Coleman said before ... scuba wet suit 08 Feb 2012