Uninventing the plastic zipper

[The Chairman]

My big problem with extended run times isn't necessarily the comfort factor, but the increased DCI risk during the decompression phase of a dive. The end of the day is when I want to be WARM, not for comfort, but for safety.

It's why I only do one dive a day and usually take a break after a couple/three days of diving. I don't need to depress my core temps and dive accordingly.

 

[Scuba Cobra]

I can't even compare to those run times. I get cold fast though.

78° in Japan with a 5mm, hood, and I wash shivering.

 

[Jack Hammer]

Sorry to be slightly OT,

Does anyone know if it's possible to zip a backzip brass zipper solo?

I've watched YT videos and all the ones donned solo are plastic. I don't mind having my buddy do it, but it's more of a self sufficient thing for me. I'd like to hear someone's experience with that, thanks.

When I had a back zip brass zipper I did it myself without issue. I've seen quite a few folks do it themselves too. Some by hand, hook, line, or car. The important thing is to pull across you with the zipper direction not up against it. Also helps to pull slightly away from you to avoid pinching undergarments.