Re: Drysuit weighting question

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BuoyantC - 26 Nov 2003 16:09 GMT

A friend and I both use about the same weight diving wet with similar gear,
however diving dry I need about 32# to his #18.

The only difference is I have a Dacor Extreme and he has a Viking. Anything
that could explain this difference? I can't believe it could all be
undergarment, and I only add enough air to avoid the squeeze. We both use
Zeagle Bc's and HP steel tanks.

We're both fairly experienced divers though relatively new to drysuits.

Thanks,
D.C.C.

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Abdul RUSFAWI \(De-Ice Diver\) - 26 Nov 2003 19:38 GMT

> I can't believe it could all be
> undergarment

Inability to believe limits understanding.

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K - 26 Nov 2003 23:09 GMT

I know the Viking is vulcanized rubber, not sure whst the Dacor is. I assume
trilaminate, so material difference wouldn't result in that much of a
weighting difference. Is there a lot more room for you in your drysuit than
there is for him in his? The extra airspace would explain a lot. Also, since
you're both new to drysuits, he may be a bit more relaxed already than you,
but, again, 14 lbs. is quite a difference.

> A friend and I both use about the same weight diving wet with similar gear,
> however diving dry I need about 32# to his #18.
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> Thanks,
> D.C.C.

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