Question GUE Fundies - Drysuit or Wetsuit?

[Lorenzoid]

Very few get a tech pass on first try. You’ll be learning a decent amount regardless- so I suggest you do it in whatever configuration you are most competent in. Then build up from there to eventually get the tech pass.

If you try and change too much beforehand you risk over complicating things

I didn’t want to say this, since the OP is already a tech diver through TDI, but yeah.

 

[kierentec]

If you were taking the class with me, based on the experience you have, I would highly recommend taking fundies in a drysuit so you can learn to manage it properly. It’s the right configuration for most tech dives, so you would benefit most from learning to manage it correctly now before you create any bad habits with it.

 

[jadairiii]

However on the other hand I’ve read that drysuit diving makes staying in trim much easier, therefore in this case a wetsuit/no-suit might be a better option.

Thoughts?

I did tech fundies in a wetsuit and Cave 1 in a drysuit (1st time ever in a drysuit), Cave 1 (to me) was like tech fundies on steroids. Anyway, in my experience, its about equal, pro/con. If you intend on diving dry then it is a great way to really dial in your drysuit diving.

If you go dry, and you find your feet are a bit floaty, like I did, sneak a 2lb weight into each inner thigh pocket, works like a charm!

 

[kierentec]

If you go dry, and you find your feet are a bit floaty, like I did, sneak a 2lb weight into each inner thigh pocket, works like a charm!

This is why it’s good to do fundies in a drysuit, there’s much better ways to manage having light feet than putting weights in your pockets

 

[jadairiii]

This is why it’s good to do fundies in a drysuit, there’s much better ways to manage having light feet than putting weights in your pockets

Tried them all. I've always had light feet/legs. Of course, when I look at what some of my buddies put in their thigh pockets, they've got more than 2lbs extra!

 

[AnnikaPersson]

I would suggest looking at where you mostly will do your diving, and if that is dry suit, do the GUE fundamentals in dry suit - of course !

You need to look at the learning experience - and it will take you to achieve your goals, just enjoy the procrsss along the way.

Good luck ’