SeaHound
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I have looked at drysuit designs and was wondering if the pockets create drag? I was thinking you would be swimming with a pocket full of water and that does not sound like fun. No?
Do drysuit pockets create significant drag?
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Kevin Carlisle
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The suits themself create a lot of drag. If you want to avoid that you need a neoprene drysuit. I have both a shell and a neoprene and the difference is day and nght. FWIW the pockets have holes in them 
I also do not know of anyone trying to set speed records in a drysuit!
Kevin Carlisle
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Umm reducing drag is a huge gain in gas consumption.
...that's why they make scooters...
so us old farts don't have to wear ourselves out!
so us old farts don't have to wear ourselves out!
Kevin Carlisle
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PfcAJ
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Pocket position is the key. If you swim in a flat, horizontal plane, having the pockets on the outer thigh is the move. The shoulders break up the flow of water, so they don't add a lot to the equation.
As far as the neo vs shell thing, I see a lot of divers with ill fitting shell suits. Taking the time to get a proper fitting suit goes a long way to reducing drag.
As far as the neo vs shell thing, I see a lot of divers with ill fitting shell suits. Taking the time to get a proper fitting suit goes a long way to reducing drag.
Kevin Carlisle
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mrmccoy
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FWIW: I went from a wetsuit to a neoprene drysuit with pockets and didn't notice any difference. I'm diving SM which could make a difference.
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