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This are some instructions for ordering a DUI TLS 350 suit ffrom the people from Extreme Exposure. I am sure they use their suits for cave diving .
I hope it helps,
Jim


After measuring suits for 4 years, I have some recommendations.

TLS 350 (zero buoyancy characteristics -- unlike neoprene)
Cave Cut (the customer is required to sign a release for Special Slim Cut Designs, as it may reduce range of motion if not measured correctly)
Main dry suit color: Navy or Black (Fraser dives with baby blue fins... to each his own)

1) Standard Latex Neck Seal
2) Warm Neck Collar
3) CLx 450 Overlay fashion with TOUGH DUCK. Tough duck is more abrasive resistant than the standard nylon overlay; if you're diving a harness style system, I would strongly recommend the tough duck. With the standard nylon overlay, the nylon between the harness webbing and the sealing zipper can rub a hole through the Nylon. This is not to say that tough duck will prevent a hole, I just have more confidence that the tough duct will prolong the life of your suit. I've been diving the tough duck for 4 yrs and a know a lot of divers that have the tough duck and don't have a problem at all.
Choice of colors: Black, Royal Blue, Red, Charcoal, Aqua, Purple, Maroon, and a new color, Midnight Blue, which I haven't seen. Red and Royal Blue show up best in photos.
4) "Old Style" classic zipper, front entry
5) Latex Seals
6) Telescoping Torso
7) Two Bellows Pockets (Right and Left) Having one flat pocket can limit what you carry in the pocket (spare Mask , 3 to 4 spools , wet notes, Micro-plus tool or a wrench, diver alert marker, extra double-enders and stage leases, o-ring pick with o-rings, etc... the list can go on depending the dive.) I personally regret having a flat pocket. You should ask yourself, how far you plan to go with your diving career? Rebreather, multiple stages, multiple scooters; you will need the extra cargo space to carry extra equipment. A dry suit is already a lot of money, I wouldn't limit myself over a pocket. We prefer the Halcyon pockets because they are built to withstand more rugged treatment. The seams are on the inside, the corners are rounded, they use a 1680 Cordura, and it has an inner pocket to carry your wet notes.
8) Ankle Straps
9) Molded "Turbo" Soles. The best way to ensure that DUI builds your suit properly, is to trace each foot, including dimensions. Draw a line down the length of the center of the foot and a line across the widest point of the foot illustrating the measurements. I also recommend that you list your shoe size as well.

The installation of the overboard discharge valve or P-Valve is very critical. I would recommend installing the P-Valve in a single layer of material just above the protective knee overlay. If you install the valve in two layers of material you run a greater chance the installation will leak later.

As long as you have a DUI representative measure you for the suit and they follow the directions step by step, it shouldn't be a problem.

If you have any question please feel free to contact me.


Douglas Mudry, General Manager