DIR Web Site with lots of info.

[CALI68]

I stumbled accross this web site and it has a ton of good DIR info. I seached and I didn't see it mentioned on Scubaboard so if you haven't seen it here it is:

http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/staff/pages/shartley/projects/gear/

 

[boomx5]

I stumbled accross this web site and it has a ton of good DIR info. I seached and I didn't see it mentioned on Scubaboard so if you haven't seen it here it is:

http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/staff/pages/shartley/projects/gear/

I've always found Simon's site to be useful. Thanks for posting it for the others to see it.

 

[CALI68]

In this section he discusses weighting. I have basically the same set up as him (TLS 350 and Andy's ST1000 -100 weight thinsulate) but he uses a aluminum BP and he says he's diving with no weight. WOW! I'll tell ya, the way I keep having to drop weight I can see his point. It just doesn't seem real to me! 6 lbs or less in cold water. Holly cow!

Here is his passage on weight for a Drysuit. Please provide any thoughts.




DRYSUIT

Still working this out (depends on undergarments). I have a DUI trilaminate suit with 5mm hood. With minimal undergarments (polartec 100 undergarments and t-shirt) I require no extra weight with my aluminium backplate and an empty aluminium tank. With thicker undergarments I currently use:

Canister light (EE PRO 6) with 3 pound weight belt or just a 6 pound weight belt (worn under harness, in fresh water I can get rid off the weight belt altogether)

I am considering replacing buying a stainless back plate for drysuit diving. When I buy thicker thermals (DUI 400gram thinsulate) I expect to need an additional 3 to 6 pounds and would rather have this in the backplate to promote horizntal trim. I would expect to use a 6 pound weight belt (or light and 3 pound belt) with aluminium tank and stainless backplate in salt water and just a canister light with the stainless backplate in fresh water.

 

[idratherbediving]

thanks for the link. a good site with some good info as i am always interested in some info on dir. im hoping to feel ready for a fundy class late next summer.

 

[CALI68]

thanks for the link. a good site with some good info as i am always interested in some info on dir. im hoping to feel ready for a fundy class late next summer.

Sure thing!