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Why does DUI Mount the relief valve on the front of the Bicep?
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My Northern Diver is the same way. I'm sending it in to have the dump moved to my cuff next month when I'm in Maui. I can't stand having it on the bicep.
Which brings up a question...
My last drysuit had the dump in the 'normal' place (on the outer shoulder, not the bicep) and that worked fine for me. I've pretty much decided I want to have the dump moved on my current suit from the bicep to the cuff (instead of moving it over to the shoulder). Does anyone who has moved their's from the outer shoulder to the cuff have any thoughts on this? I don't see a downside to having on the cuff.
Which brings up a question...
My last drysuit had the dump in the 'normal' place (on the outer shoulder, not the bicep) and that worked fine for me. I've pretty much decided I want to have the dump moved on my current suit from the bicep to the cuff (instead of moving it over to the shoulder). Does anyone who has moved their's from the outer shoulder to the cuff have any thoughts on this? I don't see a downside to having on the cuff.
My Zeagle front entry has it on a little forward of the outside of the arm (towards bicep), whereas the rear entry seems to have it squarely in the middle. I find a little roll to the right, maybe 15-20deg and doing some kind of chicken wing thing seems to help. It might not be as far forward as yours, i am wondering on a patch and redo, but for now i can get by with it, i dont need it for 95% of my dive as i am at depth - although i am still playing a bit with the whole when to dump issue and general control of the DS, its much better than 3 weeks ago when i first bought it 
If you look at the instruction book that comes with your DUI suit you will see what position they want you to use for ascent.
OE2X... consider having the valve moved to the forearm... I think I am going to do that with my yellow Andy's as it is on my blue Andy's. I like that position much better.
OE2X... consider having the valve moved to the forearm... I think I am going to do that with my yellow Andy's as it is on my blue Andy's. I like that position much better.
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My dump was placed just like Barry's.
http://www.wkpp.org/gal040100.htm
pic on 4th row down on the right
Others are placed like this:
http://www.wkpp.org/images/wakulla042800/george2.jpg
Notice one is above the patch and the other is below. From my experience this appears to almost be random on DUI's part.
http://www.wkpp.org/gal040100.htm
pic on 4th row down on the right
Others are placed like this:
http://www.wkpp.org/images/wakulla042800/george2.jpg
Notice one is above the patch and the other is below. From my experience this appears to almost be random on DUI's part.
OE2X:
UP, do you prefer the dump on the cuff/forearm to having it on the shoulder (not the bicep)?
I like the forearm position best
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Why would you want to be horizontal? If you will stay vertical you won't need to use your fins, worry about bouyancy or any of that stuff. Just use 5# ankle weights and walk whereever you want to go. 
I like the forearm mount best. A lot more flexibility.
I like the forearm mount best. A lot more flexibility.
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