Drysuit Roundtable Q&A

[Sunnymite]

Thanks for the reply.

2Dive Right In Scuba:
I got Bare HDC Tech with plastic zipper, latex seals and attached boots

 

[spoolin01]

Can the L/XL Bullet skin be used on the White's Fusion XXL/XXXL inner bag? I'm just right at the limit of too big for the Tech L/XL suit that I tried on with heavy undergarments, so I got a Tech XXL/XXXL. I've only used it a couple of times and I get floaty shoulders and upper arms pretty easily. I'm wondering if the smaller Bullet skin would help to tame the large inner bag.

 

[Sunnymite]

Btw, about talc.
Is it ok to use something like this one for latex seals?
JOHNSON'S

 

[Tracy]

Can the L/XL Bullet skin be used on the White's Fusion XXL/XXXL inner bag? I'm just right at the limit of too big for the Tech L/XL suit that I tried on with heavy undergarments, so I got a Tech XXL/XXXL. I've only used it a couple of times and I get floaty shoulders and upper arms pretty easily. I'm wondering if the smaller Bullet skin would help to tame the large inner bag.

Yes, I have one set up that way.

 

[spoolin01]

Yes, I have one set up that way.

Do you think the Bullet holds the bubble down?

 

[TravisD]

What is a good alternative to the Silicone SiTech wrist seals, for use with the Sitech permanent wrist rings? I've blown out a couple sets of the silicone seals now, and tried a "manchette" style set, but they seem to leak a bit on me. Are there better alternatives?

 

[decidedlyodd]

What is a good alternative to the Silicone SiTech wrist seals, for use with the Sitech permanent wrist rings? I've blown out a couple sets of the silicone seals now, and tried a "manchette" style set, but they seem to leak a bit on me. Are there better alternatives?

You can always put standard latex seals on the ring system. However, you may just need to give the silicone seals some time and care. I broke a couple of the silicone seals when I first got them, but over time I've learned how to be more careful with them and haven't had to replace one in quite a while now.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

Can the L/XL Bullet skin be used on the White's Fusion XXL/XXXL inner bag? I'm just right at the limit of too big for the Tech L/XL suit that I tried on with heavy undergarments, so I got a Tech XXL/XXXL. I've only used it a couple of times and I get floaty shoulders and upper arms pretty easily. I'm wondering if the smaller Bullet skin would help to tame the large inner bag.

It sure can! We have set up lots of people in that configuration for this exact reason.

---------- Post added September 21st, 2015 at 08:44 AM ----------

Btw, about talc.
Is it ok to use something like this one for latex seals?
JOHNSON'S

You can, but we recommend medical grade as it doesn't contain any of the scents or other fancy things that can deteriorate the seals.
Si Tech Talcolm Bag | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL - Dive Right in Scuba

---------- Post added September 21st, 2015 at 08:45 AM ----------

Do you think the Bullet holds the bubble down?

It will. You are taking all that extra material and holding it tighter. It should make your suit more enjoyable in the water based on your dimensions.

---------- Post added September 21st, 2015 at 08:47 AM ----------

What is a good alternative to the Silicone SiTech wrist seals, for use with the Sitech permanent wrist rings? I've blown out a couple sets of the silicone seals now, and tried a "manchette" style set, but they seem to leak a bit on me. Are there better alternatives?

Well, you really only have a couple choices. Silicone or Latex. With Latex you have a few options. You can do Manchettes which are longer. Standard duty Latex Wrists are the most popular or heavy duty for extreme durability. On the HD you sacrifice comfort though and have a higher potential to leak.

Don't forget, you can also add drygloves

---------- Post added September 21st, 2015 at 08:50 AM ----------

What is a good alternative to the Silicone SiTech wrist seals, for use with the Sitech permanent wrist rings? I've blown out a couple sets of the silicone seals now, and tried a "manchette" style set, but they seem to leak a bit on me. Are there better alternatives?

Also, here is something I wrote on silicone seals a few years ago. How are you putting them on?
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/exposure-suits/455899-silicone-seals-they-worth.html

 

[uncfnp]

Simple question that I use to know but have forgotten. Neoprene drysuit. Do I hang with the inner zipper closed or the outer zipper. Thanks.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

Simple question that I use to know but have forgotten. Neoprene drysuit. Do I hang with the inner zipper closed or the outer zipper. Thanks.

I would close the main zipper, but all but the last 1"