first dive dry

[nwdiver737]

Just started diving in a shell (dui) suit, I had similar problems with bouancy control and trim .I use to dive in a old style unisuit. My Son did the uncontroled ascent in 30 ft. He is completly new. I also noticed on the surface it was harder to relax due to the forward floating tendancy in the suit and BC (seaquest balance). I tried to talk to my Son and had to continually kick to keep my head up. Any Ideas on the surface trim ie weight on ankles or back of tank ?

Take care..

 

[dmax tim]

Well after 4 dives w/ a drysuit all I can say is mine was a reality.

"A drysuit is really more of a concept than a reality."

Seems like weight loss and dry gloves cause the most trouble.

 

[gtxl1200]

Well after 4 dives w/ a drysuit all I can say is mine was a reality.

"A drysuit is really more of a concept than a reality."

Seems like weight loss and dry gloves cause the most trouble.

You saying I need to put my weight back on to stay dry. Hmmm wonder if my dr. will buy that?

 

[dmax tim]

That or a good 'duct tape technician'.

 

[diverbrian]

Just started diving in a shell (dui) suit, I had similar problems with bouancy control and trim .I use to dive in a old style unisuit. My Son did the uncontroled ascent in 30 ft. He is completly new. I also noticed on the surface it was harder to relax due to the forward floating tendancy in the suit and BC (seaquest balance). I tried to talk to my Son and had to continually kick to keep my head up. Any Ideas on the surface trim ie weight on ankles or back of tank ?

Take care..

For your son, if he has enough air in the suit/BC to pitch him forward, you may wish to see if dropping some weight is in order. I just noticed the uncontrolled ascent deal. If you are running into issues with having to kick to stay on the surface, I would say the same for you. You should be able to float with a nearly empty BC/ suit by the end of the dive. The newer shell suit may be less buoyant.

My favorite place to move weight is to my back/tank area. I does more to help me be comfortable in a horizontal swimming position there. Ankle weights cause too much of "feet down" issue for my taste. I tend to call them "training wheels". Many new drysuit divers start with them and gradually get to the point where they remove them. Many divers keep using them, too. In the words of many good divers... "What works... works..." Make sure the vent on the suit is easy to operate. Was the uncontrolled ascent due to the air needed at depth staying the suit that he couldn't get out?

 

[diverbrian]

You saying I need to put my weight back on to stay dry. Hmmm wonder if my dr. will buy that?

I would think that your doctor would tell you that you need a new drysuit then, LOL. (This said after he charges you enough for the office visit to pay for a DUI CF200 ).

 

[Dean810]

After reading everyones post here, I think I will look for pool time before I hit the lake. I go to Haigh quarry the second week in May and Lake Michigan later that month. Since my last dive was in November, I think I might be a little "rusty"!