Status on Silicone Zip Seals

[jar546]

I know they exist and are suppose to be going through testing soon if not already. What is the estimated time for them to hit the market please?

 

[FOrtins]

The new seals are still in testing. We need to make sure the seals are as durable as we need and the locking mechanism will work with our zipseals. The wrists are further along than the neck. I would estimate a mid to late summer official release. Thanks for the interest. We are excited too!

Faith

 

[Michael Kazma]

Will you be able to install the locking device on non-DUI drysuits without changeable seals?

 

[garyd54220]

Will you be able to install the locking device on non-DUI drysuits without changeable seals?

Why not use the Si-tech permanent wrist seal system which can be used on any suit and with any seals; silicone or latex. Can also easily pull drygloves over the top.

YouTube - Si Tech Silicon Wrist Seals

 

[KathyIGH]

Hi Michael,

This is Kathy Long with DUI. We only install ZipSeals on DUI drysuits.

Thanks,

Kathy

 

[Michael Kazma]

Hi Michael,

This is Kathy Long with DUI. We only install ZipSeals on DUI drysuits.

Thanks,

Kathy

Well that sucks!

 

[fpless]

I just got an reply (20/02/12) from DUI that tells me that the silicone zip seals are still in testing. Seems like DUI been a bit quick to release the news. Just tested another brand and suit with silicone wristseals. That was very promising!

 

[D_B]

Any new info on the wrist zip seals since I talked to you at the Long Beach show?

 

[KathyIGH]

DUI has been diligently working on silicone ZipSeals for some time. The obstacles have included determining the correct hardness for the seal versus the ZipRing, perfecting the ZipRing so it will "click" for a secure connection no matter the depth or duration of the dive, adding a coating for easy on/off, designing of the molds with the many different shapes in a DUI ZipSeal and even how many trim rings for an ideal fit. We are very, very close. But until we have them in our hot little hands and feel 100% sure, we will not release them to the public. We ask for your patience just a little bit longer. Trust us, it will be worth the wait.

 

[coinking]

I'm a loyal DUI customer (I own a TLS 350 and a 30/30). After waiting for almost 2 years from when the silicone ZipSeals were announced, I couldn't wait any longer and decided to go with the Si Tech Neck Tite system with silicone seals and Si Tech's Oval Permanent Wrist System with silicone seals. Unbelievably easy to don and doff and to switch out seals. I'm sure when DUI releases their product, it will be great as well.