Water Proof DRYSUIT Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 35)

ENTERING THE WATER

!! WARNING !!

Do not jump in the water with excess air in the drysuit.

The excess air in the drysuit is forced upward in the

drysuit when entering the water. This excess can collect

around the neck seal or up the sleeves where it has no

outlet. Jumping from significant heights with excess air

in the drysuit can produce a blow to the chin sufficient to

render the diver unconscious.

• Partially inflate your BCD before entering the water

• A giant stride entry is the most common water entry from a boat. When

entering the water feet first, the excess air in your drysuit will be forced

into the upper parts of the drysuit. Make sure that the exhaust valve is

completely open before entering the water

ACHIEVING NEUTRAL BUOYANCY AT THE

SURFACE

Diving safely requires a precautionary safety stop at 10-15 feet (3-5 m)

before surfacing. Additional weight is needed to allow neutral buoyancy

with 500 psi (34 Bar) or less remaining in the cylinder. After achieving

neutral buoyancy at the surface with a full tank of air, add an amount of

weight equal to the weight of the air in your full cylinder. Use the

following procedure to check your buoyancy while using single or double

cylinders.

! CAUTION !

Your weight requirements will change from fresh water

to salt water.

! CAUTION !

Weight requirements are different for different cylinder

sizes and combinations and a buoyancy check should be

done with the configuration with which you plan to dive.

Diving

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Water Proof DRYSUIT Owner's Manual Page 35