CenTexDivin:
There is not much to learning to use a drysuit. It's pretty easy to learn and after about 10 dives you'll be an expert at it.
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There is not much to learning to use a drysuit. It's pretty easy to learn and after about 10 dives you'll be an expert at it.
Crazyduck:Fundies can be done in doubles or single.
HEHEHE be prepared to work and the video camera does not lie.
Hydro if your still looking for a suit have a gander at the tls350- great for travel and dries in a heartbeat- thats my next suit.
I have dove a few suits and the DUI events all have been great.
Its hard to beat the fit of a DUI suit.
For fins- if you are wearing rock boots- this usually results in a larger size fin.
For wetsuit I wear Regular Mares Quattros and with my Drysuit its an x-large pair.
Spring heels are your friend.
Weight- I usually bring at least 30lbs for these events. Depending on the suit I wear any where from 25 to 35 lbs. Call me doughboy! :11: Bring your own weight!
The DUI weight and trim system rocks!
With 30lbs of weight I put one- 4 lbs weight in each bc pocket the rest goes into the weight and trim system. Makes putting on your tank a lot easier.
Diving a drysuit- many variations.
I do the ziplock baggie approach. Get in- zip up, pull the neck seal and squat. You push out all the excess air. Let go of the neck seal. Then I put on my weight and gear.
In the water- I add air as needed (when you feel a little pressure.)
I usually close my valve at 15ft and leave it closed until we start our ascent and then I just open the valve. Only exception is deco- thats another story.
Warning- do not pull on the neck seal while submerged! I had a wrinkle and wanted to straighten it out at 30ft. Yeah, I straighten it out and let in some (4 cups worth) of water. Looked like I peed myself.
Weighting is very important for easy of the suit- experienced drysuit divers will be there to help out- dont be shy.
Have fun!
Andrew
30lbs!?! What size wing are you using to hold all that up at the surface?
czzzaar:
He is using an 80lbs.--
NAH.....I have dove this Crazyduck in dry's but I don't recall his wing lift size.
ianr33
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Anybody know if you can just try on a suit and go dive it or do you need to be with a guide/group?
Hey Ian,
I don't know for sure but it seems to me you should be able to go by yourself unless you plan on just swimming off....
I don't know for sure but it seems to me you should be able to go by yourself unless you plan on just swimming off....
ianr33
Contributor
OK,next question.
Do you need a drysuit card to dive without a guide?
Do you need a drysuit card to dive without a guide?
I think you will need to have your finger prints taken, leave your social security card as well as a credit card. Maybe even some DNA. Then, you are good to go by your self...
ianr33
Contributor
Thank you for the helpful reply
ianr33:
As I recall from the event at CSSP last year...I think you do.
texdiveguy:
They had us do two dives with a guide, then when they were sure we weren't going to kill ourselves, they let us go. You're allowed to try as many different suits as you like, and dive them all day for the price of admission.
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