I have a DUI TLS350 suit and have done about 20 dives with it. I have taken the Nauii drysuit course and haven't experienced any problems operating the suit. I use just a little air to take the squeeze off and then use my BC for buoyancy control. I also dive with the dump valve opened all the way as is suggested by the DUI manual. I have noted that others play with their valve a bit more. What is the adavntage of diving with the valve partly closed. I know the suit will hold more air with the valve closed a bit but why should one change the preset pressure differential setting on the valve? Thanks for your input.
Drysuit Valve Operation
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I'm a photog who dives dry in a DUI TLS-350. Like yours, my dump vlave is on my left arm. While taking pictures on the bottom, to prevent air loss when I roll on my right side, I occasionally will close the valve. Other than that, it's wide open.
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On a boat dive, I close the valve all the way on the surface, then open it all the way just before dumping my BC to descend. I leave it open during the dive, then close it up at the surface again. That way if I have to wait in the water getting off or on the boat I've got plenty of floatation.
On a shore dive, I just leave the valve open all the time.
On a shore dive, I just leave the valve open all the time.
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