Which nappies are best?

Craig69 · 8th July 2008, 12:07

Now there's a question I never hoped to ask!I am shortly going to be doing my mod 2 / 3 course I need to take either a p valve or nappies. Short term I am opting for nappies. So, with that, in mind which are best or all they all the same?Thanks,

Celia_E · 8th July 2008, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Craig69)

Now there's a question I never hoped to ask!I am shortly going to be doing my mod 2 / 3 course I need to take either a p valve or nappies. Short term I am opting for nappies. So, with that, in mind which are best or all they all the same?Thanks,

Get a p-valve!!!

You will save $$$ (nappies are expensive these days) and you'll never have to treat diaper rash...

Dive safe,

Celia

Craig69 · 8th July 2008, 12:49

I probably will after the course, but for now I 'want' to use nappies just becuase they'll be one less thing to worry about.

I have been looking at the custom diver he-wee which seems to be well though out but that will definitely have to wait a while.

Celia_E · 8th July 2008, 13:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Craig69)

I probably will after the course, but for now I 'want' to use nappies just becuase they'll be one less thing to worry about.

I have been looking at the custom diver he-wee which seems to be well though out but that will definitely have to wait a while.

Good luck in your course, have fun!

The pee valve is pretty much the standard for male divers here in cave country, lately the she-P is also making headway, becoming more widespread. The napppies are bulky and IMO, yucky (yes, that is a medical technical term...) but I'll agree that they will do the job in a pinch.

Dive safe and have fun,

Celia

Jim · 8th July 2008, 15:06

A 2nd for P-Valve - used nappies and there is a limit to what they can absorb ..... obviously.

The new Custom Diver system is the most reliable I've ever used - no more leaks and you can pee for Britain.

Good luck.

louisrankin · 8th July 2008, 15:11

I used to use boots own brand, but everybody else I spoke to about nappies recommended Tena

TENA Direct

Mdemon · 8th July 2008, 20:27

Tena seem standard here. I used to use two x normal kiddy nappies just to let off the head of steam, if you get my drift. I left one there after I got my P-valve, which is just as well since blow-back due to kinked pipe is no fun. I still chuck a nappy around it now.

Explorer · 8th July 2008, 20:49

Check this out. Good enough for a six hour space walk.

Maximum Absorbency Garment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dave & Sandy · 8th July 2008, 23:18

Tena Maxi's.

w ripley · 8th July 2008, 23:47

My buddie and I used them for years with no problems. Pick something that tapes together so that you can simply untape the sides and remove the used one while you still have your drysuit and thermals on. Naturally if you can remove one with the suit on you can also put on a fresh one with it on, too.

We reluctantly went to the P-valve. It hurt to put that hole in a perfectly good drysuit. But, the lengths of our dives were exceeding 4 hours and the nappies just couldn't absorb any more. When we used a scooter, the scooter pulled on the crotch strap which cause the nappies to compress, spilling out everything they had absorbed, so we weren't gaining anything.

Been with the P-valve for many years now and they are great. My buddie has a quick-disconnect between the cathether and the suit opening, so that he can leave everything intact when he removes his suit between dives.

They are not rocket science. They don't cost much so buy one or two different styles and dry fit them to see which one you like best. You can always donate the ones you don't like to a nursing home.

Regards,

Bill

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Craig69 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (Gods Own County), England. Posts: 123	Which nappies are best? Now there's a question I never hoped to ask!I am shortly going to be doing my mod 2 / 3 course I need to take either a p valve or nappies. Short term I am opting for nappies. So, with that, in mind which are best or all they all the same?Thanks, __________________ Craig. www.thornebsac.co.uk
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8th July 2008, 12:42	#2 (permalink)
Celia_E Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: back from paradise... Posts: 113	Re: Which nappies are best? Quote: (Originally Posted by Craig69) Now there's a question I never hoped to ask!I am shortly going to be doing my mod 2 / 3 course I need to take either a p valve or nappies. Short term I am opting for nappies. So, with that, in mind which are best or all they all the same?Thanks, Get a p-valve!!! You will save $$$ (nappies are expensive these days) and you'll never have to treat diaper rash... Dive safe, Celia __________________ "We are now a two Meg family!!!"
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8th July 2008, 12:49	#3 (permalink)
Craig69 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (Gods Own County), England. Posts: 123	Re: Which nappies are best? I probably will after the course, but for now I 'want' to use nappies just becuase they'll be one less thing to worry about. I have been looking at the custom diver he-wee which seems to be well though out but that will definitely have to wait a while. __________________ Craig. www.thornebsac.co.uk
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8th July 2008, 13:03	#4 (permalink)
Celia_E Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: back from paradise... Posts: 113	Re: Which nappies are best? Quote: (Originally Posted by Craig69) I probably will after the course, but for now I 'want' to use nappies just becuase they'll be one less thing to worry about. I have been looking at the custom diver he-wee which seems to be well though out but that will definitely have to wait a while. Good luck in your course, have fun! The pee valve is pretty much the standard for male divers here in cave country, lately the she-P is also making headway, becoming more widespread. The napppies are bulky and IMO, yucky (yes, that is a medical technical term...) but I'll agree that they will do the job in a pinch. Dive safe and have fun, Celia __________________ "We are now a two Meg family!!!"
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Jim Lovable Cockhead ! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Purley, UK Posts: 139	Re: Which nappies are best? A 2nd for P-Valve - used nappies and there is a limit to what they can absorb ..... obviously. The new Custom Diver system is the most reliable I've ever used - no more leaks and you can pee for Britain. Good luck. __________________ Jimbo
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louisrankin Póg mo thóin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cambridge Posts: 301	Re: Which nappies are best? I used to use boots own brand, but everybody else I spoke to about nappies recommended Tena TENA Direct
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,906	Re: Which nappies are best? Tena seem standard here. I used to use two x normal kiddy nappies just to let off the head of steam, if you get my drift. I left one there after I got my P-valve, which is just as well since blow-back due to kinked pipe is no fun. I still chuck a nappy around it now. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 763	Re: Which nappies are best? Check this out. Good enough for a six hour space walk. Maximum Absorbency Garment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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Dave & Sandy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99	Re: Which nappies are best? Tena Maxi's. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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8th July 2008, 23:47	#10 (permalink)
w ripley Sorta New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk VA USA Posts: 141	Re: Which nappies are best? My buddie and I used them for years with no problems. Pick something that tapes together so that you can simply untape the sides and remove the used one while you still have your drysuit and thermals on. Naturally if you can remove one with the suit on you can also put on a fresh one with it on, too. We reluctantly went to the P-valve. It hurt to put that hole in a perfectly good drysuit. But, the lengths of our dives were exceeding 4 hours and the nappies just couldn't absorb any more. When we used a scooter, the scooter pulled on the crotch strap which cause the nappies to compress, spilling out everything they had absorbed, so we weren't gaining anything. Been with the P-valve for many years now and they are great. My buddie has a quick-disconnect between the cathether and the suit opening, so that he can leave everything intact when he removes his suit between dives. They are not rocket science. They don't cost much so buy one or two different styles and dry fit them to see which one you like best. You can always donate the ones you don't like to a nursing home. Regards, Bill
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