DUI T:S 350 owners -- "tough duck" question

[large_diver]

I just ordered a TLS 350 Signature Series -- I chose the 450 style overlay.

I did not order the "tough duck" material on the overlay.

Any comments on the tough duck, in terms of adding durability to the suit (vs. the standard tri-lam), effect on mobility while wearing it, etc.? Just wondering if it is worthwhile.

Thanks.

-Chris

 

[SubMariner]

I just ordered a TLS 350 Signature Series -- I chose the 450 style overlay.

I did not order the "tough duck" material on the overlay.

Any comments on the tough duck, in terms of adding durability to the suit (vs. the standard tri-lam), effect on mobility while wearing it, etc.? Just wondering if it is worthwhile.

Wow, got me on that one. Can you put in a link to the info on the material & the option you chose? I went to the DUI website & couldn't find a reference to "tough duck".

DUIs rock!

 

[large_diver]

There isn't much

http://www.dui-online.com/newsite/design/index.html#

If you click on the build-your-own link to the TLS 350, it mentions the "tough duck" overlay.

I spoke to someone in DUI customer service about it last week. It is apparently slightly stiffer and tougher than the tri-lam -- kind of halfway between the 450 cordura and the 350. The tough duck goes on the overlay portion of the suit only. I chose the 450 overlay pattern, so with the tough duck material would be across the chest and down the arms.

I decided not to get it since I am after maximum mobility.

Very excited about my purchase (Signature Series) -- the next few weeks will pass by much too slowly ;-)

-Chris

 

[SubMariner]

I decided not to get it since I am after maximum mobility.

Very excited about my purchase (Signature Series) -- the next few weeks will pass by much too slowly ;-)

-Chris

I would be too. You'll LOVE the suit. BTW, did you also get the Rock Boots?

 

[large_diver]

Rockboots -- yes. I do lots of shore diving around here -- lots of rocky, uneven, splippery entries.

As a result I may have to start looking for some new fins.

 

[SubMariner]

Rockboots -- yes. I do lots of shore diving around here -- lots of rocky, uneven, splippery entries.

As a result I may have to start looking for some new fins.

Sometimes you can get fins to accommodate BOTH your booties & the Rock Boots... but it takes a bit of time & experimentation.

Pearce uses his Quattros with BOTH wetsuit booties & the Rock Boots, while I use my Dacor Tigers with both. The key seems to be a good foot pocket & lots of adjustability on the fin strap.

IOW, it CAN be done...

 

[Laser]

I just ordered a TLS 350 Signature Series -- I chose the 450 style overlay.

I did not order the "tough duck" material on the overlay.

Any comments on the tough duck, in terms of adding durability to the suit (vs. the standard tri-lam), effect on mobility while wearing it, etc.? Just wondering if it is worthwhile.

Thanks.

-Chris

Well it depends on your type of diving but Casey McKinley project director of the WKPP says this about the same question..... " The overlay on my newest suit was a nice addition and slightly more durable
without compromising flexibility. I would recommend. "

So I guess that's a thumbs up from a pro, if that means anything to you.

 

[large_diver]

Too late -- I ordered it a week ago -- but thanks for the post. In the end, I didn't think it would provide a big bang for buck, since the material isn't really located in strategic wear and tear areas (down the shoulders and backs of the arms and across the chest).

SubM -- I'll have to see on the fins. I have a pair of XL jets and Mares Quattros -- with some luck the boots will fit into one of them...but with size 13 feet, it may not happen.

 

[Lead_carrier]

SubM -- I'll have to see on the fins. I have a pair of XL jets and Mares Quattros -- with some luck the boots will fit into one of them...but with size 13 feet, it may not happen.

You mean you actually use fins TOO?

 

[large_diver]

You mean you actually use fins TOO?

LOL

I actually and had the tough duck added -- it wasn't too late.