Pee Tube Routing for Wetsuit

[Aqua-Andy]

This is what I have for my wetsuit. Quite common in NZ. Basically a tapered neoprene tube in the crotch area of the suit that flattens on the end to seal. Only works on two piece suits though.

The process of using is: Make sure everything is located properly before the dive (can't wear anything under suit, old mate slips into the tube). When you need to go either on the surface or underwater undo beavertail of the suit to expose the tube, press around base of tube to make a good seal and let it flow.

Worked pretty well for me so far. We call it a "scupper"View attachment 462888

I love it!

 

[divad]

This is what I have for my wetsuit. Quite common in NZ. Basically a tapered neoprene tube in the crotch area of the suit that flattens on the end to seal. Only works on two piece suits though.

The process of using is: Make sure everything is located properly before the dive (can't wear anything under suit, old mate slips into the tube). When you need to go either on the surface or underwater undo beavertail of the suit to expose the tube, press around base of tube to make a good seal and let it flow.

Worked pretty well for me so far. We call it a "scupper"View attachment 462888

How do you get it open? Is there a zipper?

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

He just unsnaps his beaver tail on his top, which is covering it.

I personally like that surge of warm. I just take a quick dip after I finish for the day and rinse out my farmer john too. Eazy-peezy. Never any rash.

 

[Altamira]

Man, if your urine is so toxic or smelly that you have to revert to installing a pee valves on a wetsuit, you might want to re-think your diet, water intake, or get a medical checkup.

 

[WillHartNZ]

Man, if your urine is so toxic or smelly that you have to revert to installing a pee valves on a wetsuit, you might want to re-think your diet, water intake, or get a medical checkup.

It may not be toxic or smelly but for some of us the thought of soaking in our own urine for hours just isn’t something we want to deal with.

 

[Altamira]

It may not be toxic or smelly but for some of us the thought of soaking in our own urine for hours just isn’t something we want to deal with.

Aside from that sounding a bit prissy, a little pull on the neck seal should dilute the offending body fluid sufficiently so as not to bother a hearty and tough New Zealander. On second thought, the influx of cold water might make you want to pee again. Such a dilemma!

 

[spectrum]

I brought this up years ago and I see a break through hasn't happened yet.

Let's not call it a P-valve, a valve is not needed. When you Pee in your suit or trunks no valve is needed, we're talking about an escape path here.

Why??? Well, when I drive dry it's a big advantage (health, safety and comfort) to be able to hydrate liberally and relieve at will. The is especially true on 2 cylinder outings. I'm no stranger to peeing in my wetsuit but having my person and gear not smell like a urinal apres dive is a plus.

I make some long summertime freshwater dives in a 5mm full suit where I use a catheter, barb and a tube long enough to exit the leg cuff at the boot.It works great but even in mild water the ingress of water along the outside of the tube is noticeable. I've tried this in the ocean and the cold water intrusion was more than trivial.

Cost and use of the catheter is not an issue.

I think I am at the point where I'm looking for something that can be added to the suit above the knee and below the step-in hooded vest. It could be a grommet (like a tiny drysuit wrist seal) that the tube could exit though. Some sort of plug could close the opening when not used.

I have also toyed with a more solid body that could be mounted somewhat flush on the inside that would either have a tube barb or be a direct passage for the tube.

I have an extra DiveRite Pee valve but I think that body would be uncomfortable with the suit compression.

If you haven't had the pleasure of a drysuit pee valve this probably sounds bonkers but but for those who have this is too simple not to solve!

 

[Stoo]

Two piece wetsuit. Cut a hole underneath the beaver tail. When the urge hits, open the beaver tail, wipe 'er out, do your thing (or ask your buddy if you prefer), re-pack, do up beaver tail.

Although I find a pee and a neck-flushing does the job. Seems like a complex solution for a minor problem. And as someone pointed out, if your wee-wee is that stanky, you likely need to hydrate better. (Makes me wonder if the OP's aversion to peeing is causing him to reduce important fluid intake!)

 

[SandyRobinson]

if you use norprene tubing like we use in most drysuits you aren't going to crush it with the wetsuit. The drysuits are under similar compression from the vacuum and that's why we use hose rated for vacuum suction. Better to just get a cheap unbalance p-valve and punch a hole in the "normal" spot. Problem with running it down the leg is trying to keep it in the right position when you don the suit if it fits properly

With the unbalanced pee valve in a wetsuit, do you need to prime it like in a drysuit? Thanks.

 

[Barnaby'sDad]

It may not be toxic or smelly but for some of us the thought of soaking in our own urine for hours just isn’t something we want to deal with.

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