Diving Dry

chunter · 17th December 2007, 20:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Solitude Diver)

LMAO.

You just think it's stylish. Aren't the wet ones a bit saggy after the dive?

Might be time to think about a pee valve.

Actually...I have a pee valve on my suit...and I hate it. There is nothing worse than fumbling around on a rocking boat trying to fit a sticky condom onto my enormous penis. Frankly I'd rather pull out all of my pubic hair using tweezers. If I take up the porn profession and start waxing again, I'll consider switching back to a pee valve.

The wet diapers are a bit saggy, but there is nothing more fun than chasing my fellow divers around with a wet diaper in hand.

chunter · 17th December 2007, 20:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by hoppyinca)

One of the first things I did when I bought my first drysuit was install a pee valve. ahh...

hoppy

You can't poop into a pee valve.

decoweenie · 17th December 2007, 20:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

You can't poop into a pee valve.

I hope you have a self-opening zipper system on your suit, or I pity the person who zips your suit off...

Solitude Diver · 19th December 2007, 01:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

Actually...I have a pee valve on my suit...and I hate it. There is nothing worse than fumbling around on a rocking boat trying to fit a sticky condom onto my enormous penis. Frankly I'd rather pull out all of my pubic hair using tweezers. If I take up the porn profession and start waxing again, I'll consider switching back to a pee valve.

The wet diapers are a bit saggy, but there is nothing more fun than chasing my fellow divers around with a wet diaper in hand.

LOL. That paints a pretty amusing picture.

I have a quick connect fitting attached to mine. I can install the important part at home, and still use the… er...apparatus as nec. Just the opposite when done diving, and the item stays put until home for removal.

jhaaja · 20th December 2007, 07:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by dlh)

Don't get started with the Pro/Con Ankle weight debate. Everyone is different in how they prefer to distribute their weights and there are too many variables to list. New dry divers should start with them, and experiment once they are comfortable. Personally, I've done around 250 dry dives and like to use a set of elastic 1lb ankle weights.

As for the amount of "Extra" weight you need diving dry: With my OC setup I use about 10lbs in Tropical with 3mm wet suit. Diving dry in cold water I use 24lbs. I have not take my Sport Kiss on a tropical / wet suit dive yet, but imagine the difference will be similar.

I am pretty confident that no one need ankle weights. It is more a matter of learning the right tecnique and getting the weights in the correct place on the unit or belt.

I have also done a few drysuit dives

JH

Mikel-Deko · 20th December 2007, 08:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

I am pretty confident that no one need ankle weights. It is more a matter of learning the right tecnique and getting the weights in the correct place on the unit or belt.

I have also done a few drysuit dives

JH

Absolutely agreed. If you have a good tecnique you don't need ankle weights.
Best
Mikel

dlh · 20th December 2007, 18:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mikel-Deko)

Absolutely agreed. If you have a good tecnique you don't need ankle weights.
Best
Mikel

It's so encouraging that there are experts available that have absolute answers to every dive related question. I'm sure you've done extensive studies of every possible body type, equipment configuration, undergarment thinkness, fin bouyancy, etc that allow you to make this pronouncement with such certainty.

And since the topic was for a first time dry suit user, I am pretty sure that it takes some experience to develop that "good tecnique" that you speak of.

I'll go shoot off a note to my 6'5" buddy that also wears a set of ankle weights above his knees to keep his freakishly long legs from floating and tell him he's doing it all wrong.

chunter · 20th December 2007, 19:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by dlh)

I'll go shoot off a note to my 6'5" buddy that also wears a set of ankle weights above his knees to keep his freakishly long legs from floating and tell him he's doing it all wrong.

He is a freak...and shouldn't be diving. Tell him to use OTH (Over The Head) counterlungs.

jhaaja · 28th December 2007, 11:09

Or ATACL (around the ankle counterlungs)

But for sure you do not need ankle weights, you just have to trim and move some other weights on your config. But if you love yours, you can use them, this is a Free World.

JH

**Dsix36** · 29th December 2007, 16:32

Well, wish me luck. Off to the dive boat for another ocean adventure. I will not be taking my ankle weights this time. I didn't use them last time anyway.

I have a new neck seal and hopefully I will stay dry this time

New p-valve, this ought to be fun

17th December 2007, 20:22	#31 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 478	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by Solitude Diver) LMAO. You just think it's stylish. Aren't the wet ones a bit saggy after the dive? Might be time to think about a pee valve. Actually...I have a pee valve on my suit...and I hate it. There is nothing worse than fumbling around on a rocking boat trying to fit a sticky condom onto my enormous penis. Frankly I'd rather pull out all of my pubic hair using tweezers. If I take up the porn profession and start waxing again, I'll consider switching back to a pee valve. The wet diapers are a bit saggy, but there is nothing more fun than chasing my fellow divers around with a wet diaper in hand. __________________ "Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson "Hobgoblin is a cool word." - Charlie
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17th December 2007, 20:23	#32 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 478	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by hoppyinca) One of the first things I did when I bought my first drysuit was install a pee valve. ahh... hoppy You can't poop into a pee valve. __________________ "Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson "Hobgoblin is a cool word." - Charlie
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17th December 2007, 20:38	#33 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter) You can't poop into a pee valve. I hope you have a self-opening zipper system on your suit, or I pity the person who zips your suit off...
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19th December 2007, 01:45	#34 (permalink)
Solitude Diver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 36	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter) Actually...I have a pee valve on my suit...and I hate it. There is nothing worse than fumbling around on a rocking boat trying to fit a sticky condom onto my enormous penis. Frankly I'd rather pull out all of my pubic hair using tweezers. If I take up the porn profession and start waxing again, I'll consider switching back to a pee valve. The wet diapers are a bit saggy, but there is nothing more fun than chasing my fellow divers around with a wet diaper in hand. LOL. That paints a pretty amusing picture. I have a quick connect fitting attached to mine. I can install the important part at home, and still use the… er...apparatus as nec. Just the opposite when done diving, and the item stays put until home for removal.
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20th December 2007, 07:15	#35 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 884	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by dlh) Don't get started with the Pro/Con Ankle weight debate. Everyone is different in how they prefer to distribute their weights and there are too many variables to list. New dry divers should start with them, and experiment once they are comfortable. Personally, I've done around 250 dry dives and like to use a set of elastic 1lb ankle weights. As for the amount of "Extra" weight you need diving dry: With my OC setup I use about 10lbs in Tropical with 3mm wet suit. Diving dry in cold water I use 24lbs. I have not take my Sport Kiss on a tropical / wet suit dive yet, but imagine the difference will be similar. I am pretty confident that no one need ankle weights. It is more a matter of learning the right tecnique and getting the weights in the correct place on the unit or belt. I have also done a few drysuit dives JH
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20th December 2007, 08:25	#36 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 452	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) I am pretty confident that no one need ankle weights. It is more a matter of learning the right tecnique and getting the weights in the correct place on the unit or belt. I have also done a few drysuit dives JH Absolutely agreed. If you have a good tecnique you don't need ankle weights. Best Mikel __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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20th December 2007, 18:53	#37 (permalink)
dlh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 11	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by Mikel-Deko) Absolutely agreed. If you have a good tecnique you don't need ankle weights. Best Mikel It's so encouraging that there are experts available that have absolute answers to every dive related question. I'm sure you've done extensive studies of every possible body type, equipment configuration, undergarment thinkness, fin bouyancy, etc that allow you to make this pronouncement with such certainty. And since the topic was for a first time dry suit user, I am pretty sure that it takes some experience to develop that "good tecnique" that you speak of. I'll go shoot off a note to my 6'5" buddy that also wears a set of ankle weights above his knees to keep his freakishly long legs from floating and tell him he's doing it all wrong. __________________ Dive Galleries: www.pbase.com/davehicks
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20th December 2007, 19:06	#38 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 478	Re: Diving Dry Quote: (Originally Posted by dlh) I'll go shoot off a note to my 6'5" buddy that also wears a set of ankle weights above his knees to keep his freakishly long legs from floating and tell him he's doing it all wrong. He is a freak...and shouldn't be diving. Tell him to use OTH (Over The Head) counterlungs. __________________ "Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson "Hobgoblin is a cool word." - Charlie
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28th December 2007, 11:09	#39 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 884	Re: Diving Dry Or ATACL (around the ankle counterlungs) But for sure you do not need ankle weights, you just have to trim and move some other weights on your config. But if you love yours, you can use them, this is a Free World. JH
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29th December 2007, 16:32	#40 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,054	Re: Diving Dry Well, wish me luck. Off to the dive boat for another ocean adventure. I will not be taking my ankle weights this time. I didn't use them last time anyway. I have a new neck seal and hopefully I will stay dry this time New p-valve, this ought to be fun More on the cathedar on my next post __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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