Question P-valve or "adult" diaper

[Thrutch]

P-valves are the best. Do it and don't look back. You'll want one in your car after a couple dives. Pro tip: you can buy condom caths with an HSA/FSA card.

 

[Badger7]

Pro tip: you can buy condom caths with an HSA/FSA card.

Solid tip, I didn't even think of tossing a copy of the reciept in my HSA folder. My future self thanks you for the tax benefit!

 

[ofg-1]

"When drysuit diving in the cold, cold, sea;
You need a valve that will let you pee".

I. P. Freely, noted watersports enthusiast.

 

[bletso]

Normally closed. Never a probrem.

 

[Tracy]

How in the world did you come up with that? I have over 700 dives with my bolt type unbalanced P-valve at depths to 60+mfw and have never had any indication my member was being sucked through the hose? Really? I never do any prep other than donning the equipment and dive, nothing more complicated.

And as far as others recommending carrying repair kits? Sometimes simpler is just better.

Combination of personal experience, others experiences, and physics. That is what pressure and vacuum do.

 

[bletso]

So sorry to have questioned your wisdom and hurt your feelings. Things are rarely as simple as they seem.