pee valve during SI

[TMHeimer]

My post won't help, but I must reply. Wetsuit diver. Cold water-Spring--not so bad. Though less cold water late Fall, but frigid SIs! Lifelong bladder problem. Haven't peed the suit yet (really). Taking it partially off during a Nov. SI is murder--then doing dive #2. Limits my hydration before dives also. I take pills (timing them exactly before the dive). Have considered a pee valve for the wetsuit--whoa, too costly. Have also considered using a good old knife on the farmer john (wet suit, that is!). Man I love my shortie & body suit!

 

[Hank658]

When my buddy goes "Captain" I know what's coming next. :cool2: I haven't got around to putting a valve in my suit yet, so I do the more usual "dance" post dive....

 

[spectrum]

Have considered a pee valve for the wetsuit--whoa, too costly.

Just run a line down your leg and out at the boot.

 

[Slamfire]

Anyone diving dry without one is uncomfortable, dehydrated, has a mega bladder, or makes short dives, or some combination of the above.

You forgot to mention those who use Depends...

Proper etiquette calls for informing those around you that you need to pee. Then let it go and smile that big smile of relief while exclaiming loudly ----AHHHHH that feeeeels soooooo goood!

On the topic of drysuit etiquette, I have a friend that confessed that he likes to age flatulence during the dive in hopes that it'll surprise his buddy when he asks him to unzip his back.

 

[jar546]

Drysuit P Valves are the best thing since sliced bread. I am well hydrated now that I am not trying to cut back so I am uncomfortable. During SI, pee away discreetly. Wash off the suit at the end of the day. If on a boat, put a leg in or sit on the back of the stern.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

You forgot to mention those who use Depends...

On the topic of drysuit etiquette, I have a friend that confessed that he likes to age flatulence during the dive in hopes that it'll surprise his buddy when he asks him to unzip his back.

Or ask them to "inspect" your exhaust valve!

 

[Couv]

It's been years since I've used a dry suit and the ones I used did not have a P valve. An old Moss Back gave me the helpful tip to use a long jar (olive jar) on SI. Pull one arm into the suit, pass the olive jar through the neck dam and take care of business. Carefully pass the olive jar back through the neck dam and pour the contents out.

But having read through these post, I think the valve is the way to go.

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[Slamfire]

Ballsy move... I'd be so paranoid about over filling beyond the jar capacity.

 

[spectrum]

It's been years since I've used a dry suit and the ones I used did not have a P valve. An old Moss Back gave me the helpful tip to use a long jar (olive jar) on SI. Pull one arm into the suit, pass the olive jar through the neck dam and take care of business. Carefully pass the olive jar back through the neck dam and pour the contents out.

But having read through these post, I think the valve is the way to go.

c

The single serving (12oz?) Gatorade bottles work great for anytime you need to wee discretely after diving wet or dry.. Some sites don't lend themselves to a whiz in the bush but don't have facilities either.

 

[boulderjohn]

Yes, while on the surface you can always find alternative means of elimination, and if that were the only thing we had to worry about, olive jars and the like would work very nicely.

When I first bought a wet suit, I listened to a veteran user who told me there was no reason to install a Pee valve. It was not too long before I realized that his recommendation was based on the fact that he himself never did long dives. (In fact, his SAC rate pretty much guaranteed it!) It was during one long, agonizing deco stop that I finally decided to get one installed, and I have never regretted it. Its use on the surface is a bonus; its use under the surface is a necessity.