More new toys for me.

**jb2cool** · August 17th, 2006, 08:38 PM

I am now the proud owner of a TLS350 as seen is this thread. In the end the temptation of a bargain was just too much for me.

The suit mostly looks ok, the material and seams look alright and the neckseal is fine but the wrist seals either need to be patched up or refitted. They are new seals but the fabric is creased under the seal creating a little fold there air can leak out (Auto cuff-dump?

). The only other thing is the braces are coming a little unstitched where they attach to the suit.

I was going to get a shop to replace the wrist seals but after having a little look at how the seals were fitted to the suit i found that they were not attached too well. After just 2 minutes, i managed to remove the seals intact from the suit by just peeling them off (No idea what glue was used). I'll pick up some decent glue whilst i'm in Portland and have a bash at doing this myself (Any reccomendations for glue?).

Ok, now i have to start looking for an undersuit that'll be appropriate. Will Xerotherm Arctics be ok do you rekon or am i better going with a more traditional undersuit like the Santi or similar?

Here is a little pic of me in the suit. Sorry for the
poor quality but it's from a mobile phone rather than a proper camera.

Now, what else?

Well i'm off to Portland tomorrow where the girlfriend will be getting me a weighted single tank adaptor and i'm borrowing Skipper's 18w Helios 13.5 for the weekend as a try before you buy.

My AOW is booked and due to go ahead in 2 weeks time.

It's all go for me.

TobyFish · August 17th, 2006, 11:26 PM

wow - you look just like your avatr and you really are "2cool"

T

**jb2cool** · August 17th, 2006, 11:38 PM

lol, i'm looking a bit miserable in that picture. I'm not though, honest.

Crispy Fiver · August 18th, 2006, 07:54 AM

If we dive together again and Im in my yellow suit it might be the start of a new fashion

Nice suit. Hope you enjoy.

Jamie

Sterny · August 18th, 2006, 09:01 AM

Congratulations mate - from what I can see it looks like a pretty good fit - is it? Looking forward to more dives sometime soon!

**jb2cool** · August 18th, 2006, 09:15 AM

well that's with a thin t-shirt and trousers that have no real thickness. Once i have an undersuit on it should be pretty well fitting, yeah.

Could have done with another inch in the sleeves though. That's my monkey arms. I think i had some slack to pull them down though.

BDH · August 18th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Well done J on getting a bargain, now you have more cash to buy a can light I have both the arctics and the base layer which i wear in winter and just the base in summer and have been very comfy and warm but try out a few if possible and see what you find to be the most comfortable.

Barry

**Howard Payne** · August 18th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Well done J it looks cool and if you've been following the JJ threads elsewhere - it would appear that yellow is the new black dude! Get yourself some Beaver fin retainers for the turbo soles - they work great at keeping air out, stopping the fins wearing the neoprene and holding the straps in place. I love my TLS - so much freedom of movement in the body and feet. Take care of it though - they don't take "punishment" and abrasion like some other suits.

PBrown · August 18th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)

I'll pick up some decent glue whilst i'm in Portland and have a bash at doing this myself (Any reccomendations for glue?).

Bostik 2404 or Dunlop S2000.

See this thread as well:
Additional wrist seals

cheers,
Paul

August 17th, 2006, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
jb2cool (Online) Sorry for being a dick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 974	I am now the proud owner of a TLS350 as seen is this thread. In the end the temptation of a bargain was just too much for me. The suit mostly looks ok, the material and seams look alright and the neckseal is fine but the wrist seals either need to be patched up or refitted. They are new seals but the fabric is creased under the seal creating a little fold there air can leak out (Auto cuff-dump? ). The only other thing is the braces are coming a little unstitched where they attach to the suit. I was going to get a shop to replace the wrist seals but after having a little look at how the seals were fitted to the suit i found that they were not attached too well. After just 2 minutes, i managed to remove the seals intact from the suit by just peeling them off (No idea what glue was used). I'll pick up some decent glue whilst i'm in Portland and have a bash at doing this myself (Any reccomendations for glue?). Ok, now i have to start looking for an undersuit that'll be appropriate. Will Xerotherm Arctics be ok do you rekon or am i better going with a more traditional undersuit like the Santi or similar? Here is a little pic of me in the suit. Sorry for the poor quality but it's from a mobile phone rather than a proper camera. Now, what else? Well i'm off to Portland tomorrow where the girlfriend will be getting me a weighted single tank adaptor and i'm borrowing Skipper's 18w Helios 13.5 for the weekend as a try before you buy. My AOW is booked and due to go ahead in 2 weeks time. It's all go for me. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com Last edited by jb2cool; August 17th, 2006 at 11:24 PM..

August 17th, 2006, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
jb2cool (Online) Sorry for being a dick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 974	lol, i'm looking a bit miserable in that picture. I'm not though, honest. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

August 18th, 2006, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sterny(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The limpid tropical lagoons of Ealing, West London Posts: 551	Congratulations mate - from what I can see it looks like a pretty good fit - is it? Looking forward to more dives sometime soon! __________________ "I thought I had a great idea today, but it never really took off. In fact, it didn't even get on the runway. I guess you could say it exploded in the hangar." - Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes

August 18th, 2006, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
jb2cool (Online) Sorry for being a dick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 974	well that's with a thin t-shirt and trousers that have no real thickness. Once i have an undersuit on it should be pretty well fitting, yeah. Could have done with another inch in the sleeves though. That's my monkey arms. I think i had some slack to pull them down though. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

August 18th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Howard Payne(Offline) The Voices And The Becks Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,896	Well done J it looks cool and if you've been following the JJ threads elsewhere - it would appear that yellow is the new black dude! Get yourself some Beaver fin retainers for the turbo soles - they work great at keeping air out, stopping the fins wearing the neoprene and holding the straps in place. I love my TLS - so much freedom of movement in the body and feet. Take care of it though - they don't take "punishment" and abrasion like some other suits. __________________ Eastbourne Sub-Aqua Club 0513 Nitrox & Trimix, Club Boat, Plenty of Good Value Diving, Regular Club Trips & Holidays, Rec & Tech Training, GUE / Hogarthian Friendly Come Try Us!

August 17th, 2006, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
TobyFish(Offline) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,204	wow - you look just like your avatr and you really are "2cool" T

August 18th, 2006, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crispy Fiver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 120	If we dive together again and Im in my yellow suit it might be the start of a new fashion Nice suit. Hope you enjoy. Jamie

August 18th, 2006, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
BDH(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Putney, London Posts: 64	Well done J on getting a bargain, now you have more cash to buy a can light I have both the arctics and the base layer which i wear in winter and just the base in summer and have been very comfy and warm but try out a few if possible and see what you find to be the most comfortable. Barry

August 18th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
PBrown(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 246	Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool) I'll pick up some decent glue whilst i'm in Portland and have a bash at doing this myself (Any reccomendations for glue?). Bostik 2404 or Dunlop S2000. See this thread as well: Additional wrist seals cheers, Paul