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Drystone Diving Est. 2011
Specialist since 2011

Built for depth. Join the community. Tested on the bench. Proven at depth.

We supply diving gear to working divers and serious recreational divers. Regulators, BCDs, wetsuits, instruments — tested before they're stocked.

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Founded 2011 · Family-owned

Drystone Diving. A workshop where the gear is built. Six generations on.

We make no claims about being the biggest. Seven of us. A workshop, a test tank, and a stock room that gets rearranged every time a new regulator comes in worth carrying.

Started in 2011. Thomas Brandt had been a dive instructor and equipment tech for fourteen years before that — he'd repaired enough second stages to know which brands held up and which ones looked good in a catalogue. The first year was mostly service work and word of mouth. The range grew because customers asked, not because we planned a product roadmap.

What we don't do: we don't stock anything we haven't had on the bench. We don't sell on name alone. If a regulator breathes poorly at depth, it doesn't go on the shelf regardless of the label. We've turned down supplier relationships for that reason.

The daily work is unglamorous. Bench servicing, incoming inspection, customer consultations that run longer than they should. Our instrument calibration rig has been in continuous use since 2013. We repair what we sell. We stock service kits for everything in the catalogue.

Be part of something built to last — that's what a few of our longer-standing customers have said about us, and we won't argue. Divers who found us ten years ago still come back for service, for new kit, for a second opinion. That continuity is what we care about. Not the next sale. The next decade.

Thomas Brandt

— Thomas Brandt, founder

Built for what's below the surface.

We stock what we'd trust at depth ourselves. That means honest specs, no inflated claims, and a repair-first approach when something needs attention. Take the next step with a team that's been down there.

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The people behind it

Divers who know the gear cold.

Thomas Brandt

Thomas Brandt

Founder & Equipment Lead

Thomas spent fourteen years as a dive instructor and regulator technician before founding the business.

Klaus-Dieter Falk

Klaus-Dieter Falk

Senior Service Technician

Klaus-Dieter has been servicing regulators and BCDs for over eighteen years, with factory authorisation

Andreas Hoffmann

Andreas Hoffmann

Wetsuits & Drysuits

Andreas came from a commercial diving background and knows fit and thermal performance from real cold-water

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Explore the range

Browse by depth, discipline, condition.

Gear specced for cold-water diving, technical descents, and everything in between. If it's in the range, it's been tested on the water — not just in a showroom.

First & second stage · DIN & A-clamp

Regulators

Browse regulators →
Jacket · back-inflate · sidemount

BCDs

Browse BCDs →
3mm to 7mm · membrane & neoprene dry

Wetsuits & Drysuits

Browse suits →
Dive computers · gauges · compasses

Instruments

Browse instruments →
Pro staff picks

Gear that earns its weight.

Picked by the guides on our pro staff — not by marketing. These are the pieces they actually pack.

Pro pick
regulator

DIN First Stage Regulator

Balanced piston first stage, DIN 300 bar fitting. Rated to 60m. Four LP ports, two HP.

€420
buoyancy

Backplate Wing BCD

3mm aluminium backplate, 18kg single-tank wing. Harness is 50mm webbing, fully adjustable.

€350
New
exposure suit

7mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit

Superstretch neoprene throughout, glued and blindstitched seams. Wrist and ankle seals cut close.

€290
exposure suit

Membrane Drysuit

Trilaminate shell, telescopic torso, metal zip. Latex wrist and neck seals.

€1200
Limited
fins

Open-Heel Split Fins

Split-blade design, stainless spring-strap buckle.

€180
torch

Primary Torch 1200 Lm

1200 lumen LED, 120-minute burn at full output. Canister-style grip, anodised aluminium body.

€250
Before you order

Questions we hear on the shop floor.

Fitting, maintenance, shipping to EU and Norway, what the warranty actually covers. Answered by people who dive the kit, not a help desk script.

01 What is the difference between your DIN and A-clamp first stage regulators?

DIN screws directly into the cylinder valve and holds better under pressure — it's what we recommend for diving below 30m or anywhere cold water is involved. A-clamp is faster to attach and works with most hire cylinders. Our DIN First Stage Regulator is built around a balanced piston design, rated to 300 bar. If you're diving technical or cold water, go DIN. If you're on holiday with hire gear, A-clamp is fine.

02 How do I choose between the 7mm semi-dry wetsuit and the membrane drysuit?

Water temperature decides it. Our 7mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit is specced for 8–14°C — a solid choice for North Sea summer work, Atlantic coast dives, or the Med in winter. Below 8°C, or if you're doing long bottom times in cold thermoclines, the Membrane Drysuit is the correct tool. Drysuits also let you adjust undergarment insulation season to season. The wetsuit costs less and is simpler to maintain. The drysuit keeps you warmer, longer. That's the trade.

03 Do you ship to Norway, Switzerland, and the UK after Brexit?

Yes, we ship to all three. Norway and Switzerland are outside the EU customs zone, so import duties may apply on arrival — we mark shipments accurately and don't undervalue. UK orders are subject to standard UK import thresholds. We use tracked courier services throughout. Typical delivery is 3–5 working days within the EU, 5–8 days to Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. We send tracking details when the order leaves us.

04 What does your warranty cover on regulators and torches?

Two years on parts and workmanship for regulators, including the DIN First Stage. Torches carry a two-year warranty on the housing and electronics — battery cells are consumables and aren't covered. What voids a warranty: saltwater damage from inadequate rinsing, disassembly by anyone other than a certified technician, or use outside rated depth. Bring a faulty piece in and we'll tell you honestly whether it's a warranty repair or a service job. No runaround.

05 Can I return a drysuit or wetsuit if the fit is wrong?

Yes, within 14 days of delivery, unworn in water and with tags intact. Suits that have been dived can't be returned unless there's a manufacturing fault — that's hygiene, not policy. If you're unsure on sizing before you order, use the Contacts page to reach us directly. We'd rather spend ten minutes on a call than process a return.

06 How should I rinse and store my Membrane Drysuit between dives?

Rinse in fresh water immediately after every dive, valves open, and hang it dry away from direct sun. Salt left in the membrane over time degrades the material. Latex seals need talc or seal conditioner before storage — silicone seals need nothing. Store the suit unfolded on a wide hanger if you can. Creases in neoprene seals become cracks. Annual valve servicing is worth doing regardless of how much you dive.

07 Are the Open-Heel Split Fins compatible with dry suit boots?

Yes. The Open-Heel Split Fins are designed with an adjustable stainless spring strap and a wide foot pocket that accommodates dry suit boots up to roughly size 46 EU. Check your boot sole thickness — boots over 12mm sole depth can feel tight at the heel. If you're between sizes on the fin, size up rather than down when wearing a thick boot.

08 Do you offer a service or rebuild programme for older regulators?

We do. Bring in any regulator — not just one bought from us — and we'll service it to manufacturer spec. Full overhaul on a two-stage set typically takes five to seven working days. We stock service kits for most major brands. If a first stage seat or second stage diaphragm needs replacing, we'll quote before we touch it. Regulators that are ten years old or older sometimes need parts we can't source — we'll tell you that upfront.

Talk to a guide

Tell us what you do. We'll tell you what to pack.

Our specialists answer their own phone. No scripts, no call centres. Tell them the conditions you face, the trails you walk — they'll come back with three pieces of gear and a reason for each.

The full kit

Filter by type, rating, application.

Regulators, drysuits, BCDs, lights, computers. Prices start at £250 and run to serious hardware. Every listing carries the specs you actually need.

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regulator

DIN First Stage Regulator

Balanced piston first stage, DIN 300 bar fitting. Rated to 60m. Four LP ports, two HP.

€420
buoyancy

Backplate Wing BCD

3mm aluminium backplate, 18kg single-tank wing. Harness is 50mm webbing, fully adjustable.

€350
exposure suit

7mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit

Superstretch neoprene throughout, glued and blindstitched seams. Wrist and ankle seals cut close.

€290
exposure suit

Membrane Drysuit

Trilaminate shell, telescopic torso, metal zip. Latex wrist and neck seals.

€1200
fins

Open-Heel Split Fins

Split-blade design, stainless spring-strap buckle.

€180
torch

Primary Torch 1200 Lm

1200 lumen LED, 120-minute burn at full output. Canister-style grip, anodised aluminium body.

€250
instrument

Wrist Compass Console

Liquid-filled compass, side-read window, bezel lock. Rated to 100m.

€95
mask

Low-Volume Dive Mask

Tempered glass, single-lens, silicone skirt.

€68
service

Full Regulator Service

First and second stage, complete strip-down.

€120
accessory

Delayed Surface Marker Buoy

2m tube, oral and direct-feed inflation. Bright orange, retro-reflective strip.

€42
accessory

Dryglove Ring System

SI-Tech compatible ring and inner glove system. Fits most drysuits with standard wrist ring prep.

€165
accessory

Titanium Blunt-Tip Knife

Grade 5 titanium blade, 100mm, blunt tip and serrated spine. Won't rust. Doesn't need it.

€88
instrument

Analogue Bottom Timer

Mechanical depth gauge and elapsed-time bezel. Reads to 80m. No computer, no algorithm, no battery.

€155
exposure suit

4mm Shorty Wetsuit

4mm neoprene, short arms and legs. Useful in the 17-22°C range — Mediterranean late season, the Azores in

€130
Field notes

Honest write-ups from the field.

Verified buyers, real expeditions. We don't filter for tone — only for whether the kit was actually used.

★★★★★

"Picked up the Drystone drysuit after two seasons fighting a leaking semi-dry. The wrist seals trimmed cleanly and the relief valve holds steady at depth — no creeping inflation on long descents. Three dives in cold thermocline water and not a drop inside. Build feels like it'll outlast the boat."

Lars J.
Lars J. diver since 2003
★★★★★

"Bought the stage rigging kit and the bolt-snap hardware specifically. Stainless is the right grade — no surface rust after repeated saltwater exposure. The D-rings are positioned correctly for a doubles setup. I've been rigging my own gear for fifteen years and this is the first off-the-shelf configuration I haven't had to modify."

Friedrich M.
Friedrich M. technical diver, 18 seasons
★★★★☆

"The backplate-and-wing arrived well packed and the aluminium finish is clean. Trim weight is spot on for a steel cylinder setup. Only reason it's not five stars: the instruction sheet for the cam band routing was unclear — took me a second read and a call to the shop. They answered quickly and talked me through it without fuss."

Pieter v.d.B.
Pieter v.d.B. dive club instructor
★★★★★

"First serious kit purchase after years on rental gear. Went with the Drystone entry-level BCD on advice from the product notes. Fit is true to the size guide. The inflator mechanism is smooth and the dump valve releases without having to wrestle with it. Exactly what I needed to move off rentals."

Marco R.
Marco R. first-time buyer
★★★☆☆

"The primary torch is a solid piece of kit — beam is tight and the burn time matches what's stated. Delivery took sixteen days, which was longer than I'd planned around. Packaging was fine, nothing damaged. I'd order again for non-time-critical items, but worth knowing if you're working to a trip date."

Christophe V.
Christophe V. cave diver, 12 seasons
★★★★★

"Ordered a set of regulators — first stage and octopus. Intermediate pressure was within spec straight out of the box, which isn't always the case with new gear. The hose routing on the first stage is sensible for a sidemount configuration. I serviced them myself after two hundred dives and the internals are exactly as well-made as the outside suggests."

Anders L.
Anders L. retired naval engineer
Is this gear for you?

You measure success in seasons. Not in seasons on Instagram.

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You've been at it long enough to know which compromises matter on day eight, not day one.

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You read material specs before marketing — denier counts, fill weights, GPM ratings.

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You'd rather buy one piece this decade than three over the same span.

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You want to talk to someone who's actually been out in the field, not a script in a call centre.

Built for men aged 35-65+ — established working professionals, craftsmen, and longtime collectors.

Contact Us

Visit the workshop, write to us, or call during opening hours.

Drystone Diving

Address
Norbertov, Prague
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+420 2 3158 7642

Opening hours

Mon–Fri09:30 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 15:00
SundayClosed

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