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To: Curt
To: Smitka <cwsmitka@sp*.um*.ed*>
Subject: Re: drysuit flooding
From: Russell Jones <rujones@u.wa*.ed*>
Cc: Juergen
Cc: Poniatowski <dg78@rs*.hr*.th*.de*>
Cc: techdiver@opal.com
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 1994 13:10:38 -0700 (PDT)

On Fri, 29 Apr 1994, Curt Smitka wrote:

> Your best choice is to:  1) buy a non-sport grade suit (the pro grade or 
> intermediate thickness vulcanized suits are better suit to tech diving), 
> and 2) replace the wrist seal with heavy duty seals (these are about four 
> times the thickness of sport grade wrist seals.

Of course, if you're talking hour long stops, you might be thinking of 
using dry gloves and keeping the thinner (more comfortable) seals on.

> I have been diving a "pro" grade viking (500+ dives).  I personally think 
> it is more durable than 1/4" neoprene suits I have used.

Definately, the "pro" or "HD" suits will outlast a 1/4" neoprene suit.  
But last I heard there were a few other types on the market.  Being that 
prevention is best, you might also consider DUI's CF200 or 
Typhoon's Pro model trilaminate, and leave the pool repair kit at home.

Russ

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