How tight should the neck seal be???

[Riverrat Dave]

is there a guideline as to how tight the neckseal should be? I know the manual for the aqua-pro plus says leave at least four rings, we only took two off, but it still feels really tight. I don't want to make it to loose so, any advice?

 

[H2Andy]

you shouldn't pass out

keep in mind the seal will "relax" under water, and with wear and tear, it will relax some more, so it's ok to have it a bit tight at first (but not enough to give you a headache)

 

[Riverrat Dave]

Thanks Andy, That has never happened, just when I'm on the surface the tightness starts to get uncomfortable anfter a few minutes. You are very right though... once underwater, I forget all about it.

 

[TrojanCatMan]

Most people cut them way too tight. Its not a bad thing if occasionally air can sneak out the neck seal. No water will get in. A neck seal too tight can/has/and will kill. Consult your LDS for help adjusting it.

 

[H2Andy]

i just got my seals done by Steve "the Drysuit Guru" Gamble, and I am passing on what the said to me. http://www.gamblescuba.com/

if the seal relaxes under water, you should be ok. if you're still feeling the pressure, it's too tight.

my seals were cut so lose the time before that i kept getting wet (that's why i went to Gamble .. well, partly why)

 

[Riverrat Dave]

well I'm planning another trip to the Gainsville area in January, so maybe I'll stop and talk to the guru if things have not changed, thanks.

 

[USIA]

I have to agree with the above posts. Neck seals take awhile to get used to, but they should not be a miserable exsistance either. If your seal is still uncomfortable under water, you should take off another ring.

 

[Riverrat Dave]

Thanks Jerry. I did just that,
I cannot believe the difference that little bit made,
well I guess the difference of dreading putting the suit on and looking forward to it.

 

[H2Andy]

sweet!

gotta enjoy your diving =)