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Ken Can you point me to good information on the benefits of argon for suit inflation over air? From what I've read so far, and it's not much, the difference between the conductivity of air and argon is not enough to scientifically distinguish between the two. It's a completely different story when the choice is between helium mixes and argon, as the helium sucks the heat right out of you. I haven't read anything on this list about this subject, so if it's been here, I've missed it. However, since, in answering Tom's post, you seem to be saying that argon is the only way to go, and that it is much superior, even if he is diving air, I am thinking that you have some info on this that refutes the little that I've read. Ken Sallot wrote: > >Let's see, > >You're cold in the core area, uncomfortable there, but not thrilled >about doing the right thing and buying the proper dry suit bottle. > >Well, if you're not willing to use argon, which is the proper drysuit >gas, then you either need to quit diving or just plain old suffer. > >Ken > >> From: "Norman, Tom" <TNorman@mo*.gt*.co*> >> To: "'Techdiver'" <techdiver@aquanaut.com> >> Subject: Want to be warmer. >> Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 17:21:33 -0500 > >> I would appreciate input on improving warmth with undergarment options in my >> dry suit. My 20oz. polar fleece lined woollies work well in the Puget Sound >> area most of the year, but temps are down to about 44 degrees now and >> despite adding a layer of polypro undies I'm still getting cold. I've looked >> at some of the heavier weight/high tech suits, but don't want to shell out >> $250 just to discover I stay warm for only a few more minutes. I've also >> heard both good and bad about the use of argon. Frankly, I not thrilled >> about buying another bottle. I stay quite comfortable in the feet, legs, >> arms, and head, experiencing chill mainly in my core area. Thanks in advance >> for the advice. >> Sincerely, >> Tom Norman >> account manager >> (425)802-7036 >> -- >> Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >> Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. >> >"Say, is that your Captain Marvel secret decoder lunchbox you got >hanging back there?" - Anon E. Mouse > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > > -- Grant Wilkinson Ottawa, Ontario CANADA grantw@nc*.ca* -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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