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April 13th, 2007, 10:40 PM
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| New Member  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead
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 | Dry Suit spec. Whilst there has been discussions about almost every aspect of suits in the past. What if you had the chance to work with a manufacturer in order to make the ultimate dry suit for DIR type diving? Fit is the first and foremost requirement, but after that the devil is in the detail  Zip placement and type? Pocket sizes, placement and intergrated details? Suit material and re-inforcement areas? Seam construction preference? Valve placement and type? I know my preferences  , but I am sure these may differ to those of a more experienced diver.Moz  |
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April 13th, 2007, 11:06 PM
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| Padawan learner  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
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  | Boots as well. Does anyone make any copies of turbo-soles or are neoprene socks as near as it gets?
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April 13th, 2007, 11:14 PM
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| Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)  Boots as well. Does anyone make any copies of turbo-soles or are neoprene socks as near as it gets? I left the boot bit out because I think turbo soles are purely a DUI product |
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April 14th, 2007, 12:47 AM
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| New Member  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada
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| Hey MOZ, I can say what I like about the DUI Explorer and what I would add. The front zipper is nice for me, as I can don the suit very easy and my arm movement is much easier than a shoulder entry. Also, a zipper cover is a good idea, to keep the thingy out of the way. I enjoy the benefits I get from the TLS material, but I know that wreck divers will swear by their Cordura suits. But if TLS in chosen, the it is important to re enforce with a big Butt Pad, Knee Pads, Shoulder and lower arm overlays and a clover leaf in the crotch. The will make the suit more reliable and less prone to those silly small puntures that get worse about 1 hour into the dive when they develop into a tear! One thing that I think is paramount for a good DIR dry suit is a sleek fit. Close as possible without hindering movement. The best seam construction I have heard of so far is the stich and then glue method. DUI has a 7 year warranty on their seams. (it looks like I will need to use that warranty soon too, my suit has an unknown leak that is pissing me off) The new Apeks low profile dump valves seem to work great. A regular shoulder dump for me. The p-valve need to be positioned way down my leg though. But that is a personal preference born from neccessity.....  I think I would add to the explorer is some kind of padding under the arm. The armpits seem to have become worn by my straps. So just a seam cover maybe. Otherwise, super suit.
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April 14th, 2007, 09:50 AM
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| Quote: (Originally Posted by Moz) I left the boot bit out because I think turbo soles are purely a DUI product Hey MOZ,Turbo soles are just great! I am sure they are easy to make too. I mean a sock with a sole right. I think they should be an integral part of ANY suit just for how great they are.
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