ScubaFeenD
Contributor
I just got my brand new DUI FLX this past week, and dove it last weekend. Overall I found the switch from wetsuit to drysuit to be pretty easy. I really like how easy it is to stay in one place in the water column--I dont budge at all while breathing like I did with a wetsuit, which will probably let my breath control that Ive developed diving wet go to crap.
Anyway, its super sweet to dive dry.
Now I have a few questions. I noticed while doing ascents that it isnt nearly as easy to stay in 0 degree trim while doing it. I realize that I just need some practice, but I am hoping some of you can offer some advice or suggestions. I am looking for gas dumping tips that would allow me to stay in trim while dumping the right amount of gas. How often should i plan on dumping from my suit, how to shift the bubble, and what should i likely be feeling in my suit to know its time to dump. Please keep in mind that I typically put enough air in my suit to prevent squeeze, and then put a bit of air in my wing, which usually is achieved by 2 second squirt of air in suit followed by 1 second squirt of air in wing every 10ft during descent--with that strategy I am perfectly situated at depth.
Different perspectives are very welcome, as I will likely take what I read here and try to apply the most applicable advice.
thanks
Tim
Anyway, its super sweet to dive dry.
Now I have a few questions. I noticed while doing ascents that it isnt nearly as easy to stay in 0 degree trim while doing it. I realize that I just need some practice, but I am hoping some of you can offer some advice or suggestions. I am looking for gas dumping tips that would allow me to stay in trim while dumping the right amount of gas. How often should i plan on dumping from my suit, how to shift the bubble, and what should i likely be feeling in my suit to know its time to dump. Please keep in mind that I typically put enough air in my suit to prevent squeeze, and then put a bit of air in my wing, which usually is achieved by 2 second squirt of air in suit followed by 1 second squirt of air in wing every 10ft during descent--with that strategy I am perfectly situated at depth.
Different perspectives are very welcome, as I will likely take what I read here and try to apply the most applicable advice.
thanks
Tim