Almost Dive Report

[ryanpublic]

So went out to Windy Point today. Had a plan to teach an underwater Nav course. Things were going well. Park was empty, water was flat. Harry and I went through our knowledge reviews and talked about our dive plan. Had a great plan.

Then as I was putting my dry suit on the seal ripped. No one in Austin had a spare.

The Water Looked Clearish. Wish I could have dived.

 

[WVDiver]

Two words. "Zip seals". I know, I know but they have their place in the diving world. You just have to know where it is.

 

[scubashawn123]

So went out to Windy Point today. Had a plan to teach an underwater Nav course. Things were going well. Park was empty, water was flat. Harry and I went through our knowledge reviews and talked about our dive plan. Had a great plan.

Then as I was putting my dry suit on the seal ripped. No one in Austin had a spare.

The Water Looked Clearish. Wish I could have dived.

I usually carry my wetsuit as a backup when dry suit diving. Just a thought. Could have probably handled 30-40 minutes at depth. Of course, I do like colder water.

 

[texdiveguy]

ZipSeals are pricey.

 

[heavyjeffd]

I usually carry my wetsuit as a backup when dry suit diving. Just a thought. Could have probably handled 30-40 minutes at depth. Of course, I do like colder water.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[ryanpublic]

They are also not quite as abundant as I expected. No one keeps them in stock. So to make matters worse I may not get the new Zip Seal until after next week, next week being Thanks giving and all.

 

[scubashawn123]

Another way to save a dive is Duck Tape.

Yes Duck Tape around your wrist seal can in some instances keep water out, when performed to truly seal the dry suit sleeve to your arm.

 

[Mack Diver]

ChrisPete had figured out a way to replace the seal on a zip seal. I can try to fix it if you like. No charge if it does not work. Hurry though, I leave town Wed. evening.

 

[bogrady]

How about a way to put zip seals on a non DUI dry suit. Is that possible?

 

[tlessard]

I've got one (two actually) if you want to replace it when yours arrives?