Does anyone know of any manufactures that make heated drysuit underwear?
Heated drysuit underwear?
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I don't know of any- but you may check with outdoor outfitters. There are products like that for hunters. Another option would be heated liners for motorcycle riders, they are about the same thickness as any undergarment for a shell suit- but I am not sure if the m/c stuff would be battery powered like the hunter stuff.
But why not just use argon gas?
But why not just use argon gas?
Oyster Diver
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I believe there is someone who makes that, but I don't know the manufacturer. One of my instructors uses a heated motorcycle vest. His drysuit is modified so that the battery and controls are on the outside.
PerroneFord
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There are a few out there.
Our shop has been carrying Patco heaters. (Patco Inc sells aqua lites (aqua lights), wetsuit and drysuit heaters, underwater lights, spearguns, spearfishing accessories and scuba diving equipment) and the guys seem to like them.
Golem Gear is also selling a pretty slick system that seems to work well too. (Golem Gear, Inc. - Q-Vest)
Our shop has been carrying Patco heaters. (Patco Inc sells aqua lites (aqua lights), wetsuit and drysuit heaters, underwater lights, spearguns, spearfishing accessories and scuba diving equipment) and the guys seem to like them.
Golem Gear is also selling a pretty slick system that seems to work well too. (Golem Gear, Inc. - Q-Vest)
GrumpyOldGuy
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I would think argon would be a lot safer than a high current power source next to the family jewels (not to mention your heart) in a damp and potentially wet environment. That would be one heck of a failure point if the short circuit protection went south.
OP
The argon combined with my good high loft underwear has been ok for most dives as long as they don't go too much longer than an hour but as I get more and more into tech, my dives are sometimes two hours plus. The last time I was a shivering, babbling idiot after two hours. (not that that is anything new, haha)The water temp is around six degrees Celsius right now. The vest from golem gear looks nice, thanks for the info.
bigfrog23
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check out this web site they make great heaters for wets suits and dry suits Patco Inc sells aqua lites (aqua lights), wetsuit and drysuit heaters, underwater lights, spearguns, spearfishing accessories and scuba diving equipment.
Peter_C
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I know TS&M on this board uses on of these...ebay has them new for much cheaper. I have been considering something along these lines too.
WarmGear Battery Heated Fleece Vest with Zip-On Sleeves: CozyWinters
WarmGear Battery Heated Fleece Vest with Zip-On Sleeves: CozyWinters
SurferRyan
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I saw an advertisement in Scuba Magazine for a Wireless Thermalution Heated Undersuit. They currently have a waterproof and dry series model available, but all of the models have temperature controllers attached by a wire, making it difficult to take advantage of the adjustments in temperature in a drysuit.
I contacted HeatedWetsuits.Com and Thermalution has a wireless model that will be available around the end of June. This will allow for adjusting the temperature in your drysuit with a wireless wristwatch controller. It will also be waterproof up to 200ft, just in case your dry suit leaks.
I contacted HeatedWetsuits.Com and Thermalution has a wireless model that will be available around the end of June. This will allow for adjusting the temperature in your drysuit with a wireless wristwatch controller. It will also be waterproof up to 200ft, just in case your dry suit leaks.
Peter_C
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^Interesting. Keep us informed when you have more info on the wireless model. Any idea on cost? I just happen to know someone who could definitely use one.
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