The ABC of Drysuit Diving | All You want to know 

Hello there. Sounds like a pretty cool Open-Water course you had. Combining the the open water certification with the drysuit skills surely isn't for everyone as there is quite a bit to take in. Well done! Indeed the specialty is a great asset to have if you dive in cold water.

*AbyssalReClass* "The shop I did it through has a policy where all open water students use dry suits for the second pool session and the open water portion of the class, since the water temperature is always in the 50s (Puget Sound)." Evergreen Dive Service, by any chance?

@@seikibrian8641 Nope. Eight Diving Community, in Des Moines.

@@seikibrian8641 I was wondering the same!

@@istrala I was the only person in my class at Evergreen (2017) who was in a wet suit. I finally saved enough to get a used dry suit and new thermal undergarment, and I hope to do a dry suit orientation in December.

Interesting to know. Dry feet definitely make a ton of difference. Thanks for sharing Mark.

Good job. Well done! Keep going and dive safely, enjoying your time und der water. 💙👌

Very nice! Thanks for stopping by and giving feedback. Hope You will have nice and safe dives!!!

Thank You for Your kind feedback! My pleasure and hope it helped. Dive safely 💙💙💙💙

Hello there Diana. Many thanks for stopping by and leaving this kind comment! Appreciate it. 💙

Thank You Sir! Appreciate it! When will You get ur drysuit spec done? So much to see around Your parts.

@@WetSouls soon as lockdown finishes I reckon!

You are welcome Scott! Thanks for watching and cheers for the feedback. Dive safely 👌🏻

Thank you for the positive feedback! I'm glad you found the explanation helpful. If you have any more questions or topics you'd like to delve into, just let me know. I'm here to help! 😊🌟

Appreciate it. Left out a few things and didn't want to make a tutorial about using the suit but satisfied all in all. Thank You for the positive review. 👊🏽

There is just enough in it. The rest should be covered by an instructor in person. If you want to get into a controversial topic, explain the fins and fining techniques :)

Wonder why fins and finning tend to do that more than other topics... 🤔That's for sure an interesting one worth covering though.

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind words! Where are you guys based? 💙

@@WetSouls Singapore! Thinking of getting some drysuit training to expand my horizons!

@@scubastories Pleasure! How is diving out there and where exactly are you based?

Dear Steven, a pleasure to have cleared some of the questions you might have had around how drysuits work. Great to hear that you are getting into the sport and find it interesting (Cave 💙💙) by the way, depending on where you are based, there are some great courses for divers with disabilities, making it possible to take the sport up!

@@WetSouls Now that is something I didn't know. Diving for guys like me... This is something I've got to look into. I never even bothered to google 'disabled and diving....'. You folks tend to be extremely healthy looking :-) I will be looking into it. I don't often mention 'disabled' here on the net, but I'm glad in this instance to have spoken up. Again thanks a million!

@@srmj71 Im glad You did too because there is a large community behind scuba diving with disabilities and many opportunities to enjoy the sport. Actually one of the nicest things about the sport is its truly democratic nature and the fact that technically anyone can do it (...and the benefits are vast.) Having said this do make sure you get checked by a physician though, before undertaking any diving activity. Hope you will have the chance to experience this wonderful activity. ps: If you have a look at my videos there is one called "One leg and scuba diving" which might interest you. ;) Take care.

Well said.not all of us will dive and that's life Off all things in life RU-vid will FOREVER be the new encyclopedia Watch and view with care What's possible you be ok Once you step off in glory hole of impossible U will think 44 people can start a war & win.now we know the DIFFERENCE Deep deep divers who repair below & what to do before the bend I find most riveting,not all is satellites.huge cable is still in use

@@srmj71 If you watch the PADI introduction to diving video, you'll see a man in a wheelchair using a modified entry method to get into the water, and also using webbed gloves to swim without using his legs. You can see that at the 10:57 time point here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B7u2UB5S3yU.html Other adaptations can help people with other disabilities. Not all instructors are experienced with teaching adaptive diving methods, but at larger dive centers there should be at least one.

Hellp L Hurst. Nice to hear it did and thanks for the positive comment. I hope your endeavour will work out well as there is plenty of fun to have had in cold water 💙👌🏻

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Hello fox. Thx for sharing. Presuming You mean the open water certification dive, I can say, I was very lucky in terms of weather, setting and temperature. It happened in very comfortable 82f and rather decent visibility. Like many I took my certification on a holiday. When I came back though, I began following up with courses and due to the temperature of water here ranging between 40-60f I (very soon) transitioned to a drysuit. Have You ever tried diving a drysuit?

@@WetSouls oof, I'm glad your weather behaved for you. I havent tried out a dry suit, mostly because there hasnt been a dive that's really needed it yet. I tend to dive only when I travel, because I'm landlocked where I live, so water is usually relatively warm. But if I ever dove in a colder place, I would probably try one out if I could.

How the girl I read about died.damn i read her story last week.it was not pretty

5 foot isn't that bad and 60 degrees air temp. keeps you from getting overheated while dressing.

Thanks Mark, all of the audio did? 🤔

Sweet! Enjoy the Drysuit action 💙💙💙💙💙

Hello Hugo. Depending on the manufacturer undersuits can indeed have these. In my experience they are not an issue. Just make sure they are lying flat on the skin.

Haha. Good! Im not sure if you agree or not, but glad I could make You laugh.

Me too ..... Dry Until Immersed Their special wrist and neck seals are crazy expensive compared to other manufacturers.

True. You need a person with a very similar body for it to fit. ;)

Hello Bulldog. Thanks for stopping by and cheers for the comment. I have to say that personally I didnt have any bad experiences with either but of course a lot comes down to personal preference and taste. Nevertheless its interesting to hear how everyone has different experiences and indeed, anyone making such a kind of purchases should do their homework before hopefully making an informed decision! Take care

🤗🤗🤗 that's how you answer someone concern.others would berate his opinion as anti usa.i love response

Wearing normal clothes under a drysuit is generally not recommended for most water activities, especially in colder environments. Drysuits are designed to keep you dry and, depending on the suit, provide thermal protection. However, they don't typically offer much in the way of insulation. Here's why specialized undergarments are usually a better choice: Moisture Wicking: Specialized drysuit undergarments are designed to wick moisture away from your body. Normal clothes, especially cotton, can absorb sweat and make you feel cold and damp. Insulation: Undergarments made for use with drysuits typically provide better insulation. They are designed to trap air close to your body, which warms up and keeps you warm. Comfort and Flexibility: Diving or performing other activities in a drysuit requires flexibility and ease of movement. Undergarments designed for drysuit use are often more flexible and less bulky than normal clothes. Compression Resistance: Undergarments for drysuits are generally more resistant to compression at depth. This means they maintain their insulating properties better than regular clothes might. Quick Drying: Specialized undergarments are usually made from quick-drying materials. If they get wet (e.g., from sweat or a small leak in the drysuit), they will dry out much faster than normal clothes. While it's possible to wear normal clothes under a drysuit, especially for activities in milder conditions or where insulation is not a major concern, it's usually more effective and comfortable to use the appropriate undergarments designed for use with drysuits.

Ah. How is the best way to do a smoking or suit under the drysuit? also I am thinking for wind surfing in cold weather. Perhaps as a rental or course business. What would be the best way to go about having equipment people can rent ? say tourists coming to a cold city that want to try wind surfing for an hour or two. or more.@@WetSouls

@@snorttroll4379 You wear it (making sure You look as smart as possible) then You wear the suit on top. Then You go about Your business. Smart & dry! 👌

Hello Bakken! Was it handled roughly? 😳😅

@@WetSouls Borderline. Faster than I like. But hey, it's your suit.... In my book, handling is just as important as lubing the zipper.

@@rbakken2999 you are spot on! Nice to hear You take care of Your gear and handle it with care! Thanks for watching and keep diving safely