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cmalinowski · April 8th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve.B)

...I've heard in certain circles that if you put an "Auto" dump on a compressed neoprene suit it doesn't vent properly and can cause a rapid ascent. The reason given is that the suit expands and takes the pressure of the the spring in the auto dump, and therefore you have to have a "Cuff" dump fitted...

You need to stay out of those circles lest you hear more stuff like this.

April 8th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
cmalinowski(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbia, MD--USA Posts: 176	Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve.B) ...I've heard in certain circles that if you put an "Auto" dump on a compressed neoprene suit it doesn't vent properly and can cause a rapid ascent. The reason given is that the suit expands and takes the pressure of the the spring in the auto dump, and therefore you have to have a "Cuff" dump fitted... You need to stay out of those circles lest you hear more stuff like this.