Why Use A Dry Suit?

In the quest to conquer the undersea realm, we have longed for ways to lengthen our stay underwater. Better regulators and scuba cylinders have evolved. Despite these advances comfort and temperature often limit our diving.

Long thought of as a toy for the rich or professional diver, the Dry Suit is gaining in popularity. In addition to increasing the length and type of diving allowed, the dry suit, greatly extends ones diving season. Better materials, increased production, and a wider range of uses has made the Dry Suit and excellent investment. Lastly, the Dry Suit is just plain fun to dive in!

Why Choose A DUI Dry Suit?

#1. Construction: All DUI Dry Suits are hand made by skilled craftsmen using only the best materials.  You get to select the style, material, color, accessories and add-ons, making your DUI Dry Suit jsut right for you.

#2. Sizes: You have a choice of sizes second to none.  Suits are even available in short or long version without having to have a custom suit built.  Of course, should you desire a custom suit DUI will build that for you as well.  

#3. Colors: While the base suit comes in a choice of navy blue or black you have a choice of 15 or more colors for the torso and accent piping to make your suit personal to you.

#4. Warranty: DUI offers the best warranty in the dry suit business.  A 7 year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.  DUI Dry Suits are known for their comfort and durability.  Zippers and Exhaust Valves have a 1 year warranty.

#5. Undergarments: DUI gives you a choice in undergarments. You would select the garment based upon the temperature range in which you would be diving.

  A: Thinsulate XM450 combines Thinsulate with Polartec. This is used for extreme cold water diving 282F -45F).

  B: Polartec with Power Stretch is a liner that stretches and is available in both men and women's sizes.  This is for diving in warmer water (45F-60F).

  C: Action Wear is another material that consists of a two piece suit with separate top and bottoms.  It is available in a regular or professional version and is also designed for water in the 45F-60F degree range.

  D. The Stretch Liner Jumpsuit is designed for divers in warm tropical locations.  It is available in men's and women's sizes for divers who are in water 76F and warmer.

#6. DUI Rock Boot Systems offers you the warmth of Dry Suit diving plus the versatility and comfort of a lace boot.  The DUI Rock Boot is one of DUI's most popular features..

#7. Optional Zip Seal System: All Dry Suits have latex or rubber wrist and neck seals.  These do eventually wear out and must be replaced.  DUI's Zip Seal allows you the diver to replace your own seal in minutes just by removing the old seal and pressing into place a new one.  It saves the time and expense of sending your suit out for repairs.  Zip Seals are also available in a Dry Glove Version.

#8 Optional DUI Weight & Trim System:  No one likes wearing a weight belt.  They are uncomfortable and often hard to keep in place.  DUI has a solution to this problem.  Adjustable weight pockets that can be placed exactly where you want them and are held on with shoulder straps rather then a waist belt makes this system safe, reliable and comfortable.

Dry Suit Care & Maintenance

A quality Dry Suit starts with quality seals. No matter how good the seal, it is important to remember that they are subject to premature deterioration if not properly cared for. Please observe the following to get the maximum life out of our seals:

1. Wash the latex seal inside and out with a mild soap and warm water (if available) to remove all contamination that come from body oils, pollution, lotions, etc. NOTE: Remove your dryglove rings after EVERY dive before you wash your wrist seals. Leaving the dryglove rings installed in the wrist seals WILL lead to premature deterioration of the wrist seals.

2. Apply silicone to the cleaned latex both on the inside and on the outside of the seal. Insure that you are using ONLY a food grade silicone that does NOT contain petroleum distillates or fluorocarbon propellants.

3. Store the suit rolled up in its bag to minimize the airflow around the seals. This allows the silicone to better protect the latex.

4. Apply silicone (or Seal Saver) all seals again prior to using the suit.

NOTE: Applying silicone to a contaminated seal will only trap the contaminates and accelerate the deterioration.

NEW SEALS:
New neck or wrist seals may feel tight or restrictive at first but will relax a little with use. WARNING! Never use a seal that is so tight that blood flow is restricted to the head or hands. Too tight of a neck seal can lead to a life-threatening situation once in the water.

You can pre-stretch your seals by pulling the wrist seals over a small bottle and pulling the neck seal over a scuba tank or large soda bottle. 23 inches in circumference works well. Leave the seals in a stretched position for only 6 hours at a time. Tests fit the seals after the first 6 hours and repeat the 6-hour sessions as needed until the seals are comfortable. Make sure that you have applied silicone (or Seal Saver) to the latex prior to stretching. Consult your dealer if you have any questions.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Natural latex rubber seal life will be extended by minimizing contact with petrochemicals, ozone, ultraviolet light and heat. The more protection, longer the seal life.