What is the proper way to flush your wetsuit after you pee?

[Shaka Doug]

I recommend the pre-flush before you pee. Get your suit filled with water first, then the pee will dilute right away and will flush out easier. It's less likely to make the suit smell bad. You can pull open the neck and sleeve and ankle cuffs to get the water in and out. The upside down bubbles through the suit works good for a flush but be careful not to lose control of your bouyancy. Too much air in the suit will bring you up fast.

I never pee in my suit but this technique sounds good on paper, yeah?

 

[MrRoo]

Why would I flush? It keeps me warm

 

[muddiver]

I usually clean the suit later with wet suit shampoo distributed by Pacific Wilderness. It keeps the suit from smelling.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

I recommend the pre-flush before you pee. Get your suit filled with water first, then the pee will dilute right away and will flush out easier. It's less likely to make the suit smell bad. You can pull open the neck and sleeve and ankle cuffs to get the water in and out. The upside down bubbles through the suit works good for a flush but be careful not to lose control of your bouyancy. Too much air in the suit will bring you up fast.

I never pee in my suit but this technique sounds good on paper, yeah?

That does sound like a good idea, Doug. I'll try this, next time out.

 

[dlndavid]

Jeez... MY wetsuit came equipped with a flush handle. :wazzup:

that's what I was thinking, if it doesn't have a flush handle you shouldn't be peeing in it at all

 

[SteveAD]

pee early in the dive, then the entire dive is a slow flush

 

[Stine]

To go along with this- Isn't there a chance of getting critters in your wetsuit while flushing through the neck seal? Or am I just a wee bit paranoid?

 

[Richesb]

Dunk your suit in a barrel of water 1/2 cup of detergent rinse fresh water hose. We do it everyday. Nobody, including the dog looks at us funny.
He sniffs everything so I guess it works.

 

[Charlie59]

I just keep a urinal cake clipped to my swim suit. After each dive I wash it with chlorox and sulfuric acid. Really no smell left after that.

 

[Divin' Dave]

Leah, pee :no is so toxic that disposable wetsuits is the only answer.:11: Obviously.