Help! Cannot reach valves with thick undergarments!

[TSandM]

I can't remember -- did you buy a Fusion? And if so, did you get the Sitech neck ring? That can significantly impact arm mobility.

 

[Michael Guerrero]

Sidemount

Lol, I was gonna say buy a pony and don't worry about reaching your single tank valve. I can't reach mine in a wetsuit.

P.S.
I'm not currently under the influence of any narcotics.

 

[PfcAJ]

Pre stretch with extra gas in your suit. Try dat

 

[TSandM]

Also, it's really good to do a dive with a buddy who can watch you try to reach your valve. Mine figured out how I had to position my tank to reach it; once we had that sorted, I could move weights and such around to balance with the tank in that position.

 

[WhiteSands]

4th Element underwear is some of the least bulky stuff on the market.

More than likely, your drysuit is binding somewhere

Thanks. I will give it a try again.

 

[DogDiver]

Very simple solution. Go sidemount. Nothing like the warm fuzzy feeling of having your regs and valves rite in front of you when your 1800 feet back and at 110 feet depth at Ginnie.



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[GCullen94]

agreed with PfcAJ, pre stretch your suit on the surface with extra gas.

Close your valve on the surface and add gas to your suit, go in a head down position so the gas goes to your feet. Then lay prone on the surface and grab your forearm, pulling the drysuit material towards your wrist. Open your vent and get ready to dive. This should allow you to have a lot more mobility.
GC

 

[WhiteSands]

agreed with PfcAJ, pre stretch your suit on the surface with extra gas.

Close your valve on the surface and add gas to your suit, go in a head down position so the gas goes to your feet. Then lay prone on the surface and grab your forearm, pulling the drysuit material towards your wrist. Open your vent and get ready to dive. This should allow you to have a lot more mobility.
GC

Thanks! I will try it on my next dive!