It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?
Alan Street 28 February 2005 02:22:10 [ permanent link ]
In article <rce421pb74bnbn8etjs1q5m9090rjjt6am@4ax.com>, Keith <Keith@nospam.com> wrote:
€ It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone € is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of € these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive. € € Is this typical for drysuits?
No.
Or, in the opinon of those of you that € dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.? €
It could be fit, quality, improper use, wrong undergarments, a defective suit or some combination of the above.
Rudy Benner 28 February 2005 02:27:10 [ permanent link ]
"Alan Street" <agstreet@nonono_san.rr.com> wrote in message news:270220051422101012%agstreet@nonono_san.rr.com...> In article <rce421pb74bnbn8etjs1q5m9090rjjt6am@4ax.com>, Keith> <Keith@nospam.com> wrote:>
? It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone> ? is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of> ? these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.> ?> ? Is this typical for drysuits?>
No.>
Or, in the opinon of those of you that> ? dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?> ?>
It could be fit, quality, improper use, wrong undergarments, a> defective suit or some combination of the above.
Keith wrote:> It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone> is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of> these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.>
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that> dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?
Depends on the drysuit. Neoprene seals tend to have more wetness around the seals than latex. Fit and undergarments are very important in drysuit usage. Also, knowing how to use a drysuit helps. I have dove with a DUI CF200 and have come out completely dry. I have been "moist" around the seals with Oneill's and another neoprene suit. But never cold and miserable. I would rather be slightly damp (it can happen when you overheat) than wet and cold in a wetsuit.
In article <rce421pb74bnbn8etjs1q5m9090rjjt6am@4ax.com>, Keith@nospam.com says...> It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone> is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of> these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.>
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that> dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?
I was cold and wet once while using a drysuit. It was the first time I used it, and after I got comfortable with it the ex EOD guy who was mentoring me tortured me with drills that ultimately led me to flood it. it was well worth it, and I have not been cold in a drysuit since.
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No.
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Keith wrote:> It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone> is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of> these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.>
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that> dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?
No, not typical for drysuits, but likely just a few simple mistakes working with new equipment. You didn't mention all the wetsuit divers who were "cold, wet and miserable" in gear that was working as designed. 8^)
Most of the _regular_ divers I see around here (NE US), are diving dry, even in summer; we almost never see any problems. Long, slow, easy, comfortable, relaxing dive.... and comfortable surface interval.... and repeat as many times as you want: you're not cold.
Take a look at a guide to drysuit diving, you'll see how easy it can be.
In article <rce421pb74bnbn8etjs1q5m9090rjjt6am@4ax.com>, Keith <Keith@nospam.com> wrote:>
It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone>is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of>these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.>
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that>dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?
I don't get cold in my drysuit - if I wear appropriate underwear for the conditions.
Now if I forget my undersuit and am forced to dive in a set of jeans and a sweatshirt, I'm probably gonna get f*ing cold.
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In article <rce421pb74bnbn8etjs1q5m9090rjjt6am@4ax.com>,> Keith <Keith@nospam.com> wrote:>>
It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone>>is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of>>these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.>>
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that>>dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?>
I don't get cold in my drysuit - if I wear appropriate underwear for the> conditions.>
Now if I forget my undersuit and am forced to dive in a set of jeans and a> sweatshirt, I'm probably gonna get f*ing cold.>
--> -- > Karl Denninger (karl@denninger.net) Internet Consultant & Kids Rights > Activist
With the right underwear, even wet, you will not be cold.
I use my wetsuit and I have never been nor miserable or even cold.
It always amazes me that some people like to complain about anything and everything. Many of the times, it is because of their own fault.
I stay away from people (ars..es) like that.
I go diving because I love it. That means that you will not catch me complian if I am scuba diving.
On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 16:03:05 -0600, Keith <Keith@nospam.com> wrote:
It seems that everytime I head out to a local mudhole to dive, someone>is trying out a brand new drysuit. And it seems that every one of>these people, EVERY ONE, is cold, wet and miserable after the dive.>
Is this typical for drysuits? Or, in the opinon of those of you that>dive these a lot, is this a fitting issue, etc.?>
