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Rich.i · August 6th, 2007, 01:13 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jarek6)

Hi
I next few days I'd like to order new DUI TLS350 (Signature Series) dry suit. And I have few questions:

1) Should I take Latex or Neoprene neck seal ?
2) Which kind of wirst seals I should take - classic or heavy-duty ?
3) Is standard Apeks inlet valve is ok ?
4) Which zipper should I take classic or QuickZip ?
5) What other options I should take ? I also want Turbo-Soles, High-Profile Apeks exhaust valve and CF200 knee pads.

Thanks,

See below specs for SS TLS350, these specs are very popular here in Oz with the DIR/ GUE divers (see DUI measuring chart). As already mentioned by others make sure you mention size of undergarment i.e. 200 or 400.

Old style design. Colour on torso extends down to wrist
Standard telescoping torso
Crotch strap
Old style diagonal zip (no quick zip) with outer zip guard
Zip seals neck and wrist
Turbo Soles – Under cut by 5mm
Old style Apeks exhaust valve
Apeks LP swivel inlet valve
Warm neck collar
Buttocks overlay
Crotch reinforcement
Knee pads (small CF200)
Internal suspenders
Drysuit bag
(Pockets/ Pea Valve – Halcyon. Installed once you receive drysuit)

Quote: (Originally Posted by maccajim)

I would ask for more movement in the arms or just fudge my own mearsurements a little for more movement.
Make sure u specify the largest undergarment u will wear eg. 400 as they will bulk it out even if %80 of your dives are in a 200g
good luck it is like getting a new car so many options so many opinions

It’s unfortunate that you have to consider fudging the measurements; I have a custom made/ signature series TLS 350 and it doesn’t fit me.

Very tight around the arms (girth) and I feel restricted around my shoulder area when moving my arms. I sent it back and they made the necessary changes to the arms, as it was a tapering problem of the arms to the zip seals when they made the suit.

They sent the suit back to me last week and I went for a dive on the weekend to test the suit, unfortunately it has only improved by 5% - 10%.

Looks like I need to send the suit back again!!!

In hindsight I think I would have fudged the shoulder and arm measurements (why?)

I'll let everyone know how I go with getting this resolved. (And yes the measurements are correct, they have been triple checked and confirmed etc.. this isn’t my first custom made suit or undergarment etc…)

Cheers,

Rich

August 6th, 2007, 01:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rich.i(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 21	Quote: (Originally Posted by jarek6) Hi I next few days I'd like to order new DUI TLS350 (Signature Series) dry suit. And I have few questions: 1) Should I take Latex or Neoprene neck seal ? 2) Which kind of wirst seals I should take - classic or heavy-duty ? 3) Is standard Apeks inlet valve is ok ? 4) Which zipper should I take classic or QuickZip ? 5) What other options I should take ? I also want Turbo-Soles, High-Profile Apeks exhaust valve and CF200 knee pads. Thanks, See below specs for SS TLS350, these specs are very popular here in Oz with the DIR/ GUE divers (see DUI measuring chart). As already mentioned by others make sure you mention size of undergarment i.e. 200 or 400. Old style design. Colour on torso extends down to wrist Standard telescoping torso Crotch strap Old style diagonal zip (no quick zip) with outer zip guard Zip seals neck and wrist Turbo Soles – Under cut by 5mm Old style Apeks exhaust valve Apeks LP swivel inlet valve Warm neck collar Buttocks overlay Crotch reinforcement Knee pads (small CF200) Internal suspenders Drysuit bag (Pockets/ Pea Valve – Halcyon. Installed once you receive drysuit) Quote: (Originally Posted by maccajim) I would ask for more movement in the arms or just fudge my own mearsurements a little for more movement. Make sure u specify the largest undergarment u will wear eg. 400 as they will bulk it out even if %80 of your dives are in a 200g good luck it is like getting a new car so many options so many opinions It’s unfortunate that you have to consider fudging the measurements; I have a custom made/ signature series TLS 350 and it doesn’t fit me. Very tight around the arms (girth) and I feel restricted around my shoulder area when moving my arms. I sent it back and they made the necessary changes to the arms, as it was a tapering problem of the arms to the zip seals when they made the suit. They sent the suit back to me last week and I went for a dive on the weekend to test the suit, unfortunately it has only improved by 5% - 10%. Looks like I need to send the suit back again!!! In hindsight I think I would have fudged the shoulder and arm measurements (why?) I'll let everyone know how I go with getting this resolved. (And yes the measurements are correct, they have been triple checked and confirmed etc.. this isn’t my first custom made suit or undergarment etc…) Cheers, Rich