Drysuit tips

[Fly N Dive]

Hey everyone, i'm starting my drysuit class in a few hours and am wondering if anyone had some last minute tips or tricks to help with going from wet to (hopefuly ) dry diving!
thanks,
Fly n Dive

 

[Bob3]

Yah, if you're in a heated pool, do not overdress. You'll sweat yer butt off.
Heck, you'll probably sweat your butt off no matter what anyway.

 

[Fly N Dive]

yea, i was thinking of skipping the undergarmets and wearing basketball shorts and a t-shirt

 

[bedmund]

Hey everyone, i'm starting my drysuit class in a few hours and am wondering if anyone had some last minute tips or tricks to help with going from wet to (hopefuly ) dry diving!
thanks,
Fly n Dive

Yeah... make sure your inflator hose is hooked up before you jump in...

 

[Fly N Dive]

ok, will do

 

[moon]

yea, i was thinking of skipping the undergarmets and wearing basketball shorts and a t-shirt

Yeah, even with that.. you'll probably sweat some. But, enjoy coming out mostly dry after the session!

 

[Uncle Pug]

My tip:
The point of the class is to learn to manage the drysuit. Wear the undergarment you will be wearing when you dive the suit.

 

[Fly N Dive]

yea, just got back, wore the undergarmets, neck seal leaked, wrist seals were too tight part of my right hand went numb. going to get a different rental tomorrow/today? so the dive on sun will be better

 

[jbisjim]

If you can stay dry it will be much better.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Always double-check your zipper by giving it that extra "tug" ... especially on a back-zip suit where you're relying on someone else to zip it up for you.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)