altitudemike
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Whatever you decide you need to write on your underwater template in bold letters. I AM NOT IN MY WETSUIT. This will save you embarrasment in the future. I should have done this!
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Whatever you decide you need to write on your underwater template in bold letters. I AM NOT IN MY WETSUIT. This will save you embarrasment in the future. I should have done this!
This is a great idea in that you can essentially "test drive" (or in this case "test dive") a drysuit before you spend your heard earned $$ on something you might be uncomfortable with. I own a drysuit but dive wet far more often than I dive dry. I personally like the feel of water on my skin. Of course, I'm only in 48 degree water for a few minutes and my 3 mil farmer-john keeps me warm enough until it is time to head to shallower and warmer depths. I do love my drysuit, however, but as nearly everyone has mentioned, it takes some getting used to. If you in fact go to a DUI Demo Day or something similar, make sure to research the different features you might want and let the company reps know about the specific environments you will be diving in so they can help you in making a selection if you decide to purchase one.
Lastly, make sure you research what type of undergarment insulation you might possibly need as well. This also goes hand in hand with the environment you are diving in.
Do I really need a class or will just a couple of dives do the trick?
Having just purchased my first drysuit, I ask this in all seriousness. Just what is the big deal?
I am an accomplished diver with good skills, but all my diving has been in wetsuits. So the difference is the mechanics of adjusting the buoyancy characteristics and squeeze, getting my trim adjusted and going over safety protocols.
Do I really need a class or will just a couple of dives do the trick?
Having just purchased my first drysuit, I ask this in all seriousness. Just what is the big deal?
I am an accomplished diver with good skills, but all my diving has been in wetsuits. So the difference is the mechanics of adjusting the buoyancy characteristics and squeeze, getting my trim adjusted and going over safety protocols.
Do I really need a class or will just a couple of dives do the trick?