Fitting Instructions:

5.1 Donning the drysuit

• First remove all jewelry and watch as it could tear wrist seals.

• Lay the suit out flat and do a quick overall inspection to insure it is in good order.

• Dust the inside of the latex seals with talc.

• Lubricate the zipper with the wax stick provided in the repair kit.

• Fold the torso of the suit inside out over the legs to about waist level, so the suspenders are exposed.

• Make sure the suspenders are correctly attached, and are not tangled or twisted

• Sit down if possible and insert foot first into the suit, making sure you do not tangle foot in suspender.

• Grasp suit material at calf level and gently ease foot into boot. Pull up on leg.

• Repeat with other leg.

• Grasp torso and ease suit up so that the crotch of the suit is correctly positioned.

• Raise suspenders over shoulders and adjust so they support the weight of the suit.

• When present, fold the neoprene outer cuffs back away from the seals.

• Insert first arm all the way, taking care with the seal when pushing hand through.

• Repeat with second arm. Try to make sure the inside zipper flap is not curled under during this process. Make sure that if the drysuit undergarment is equipped with thump loops, they are fully retracted, and not caught between the seal and your wrist. This will cause a leak.

• Grasp the top edge of the neck seal with both hands, fingers on the inner surface, thumbs on the outside. Make sure your fingernails do not tear the latex or smooth skin neoprene. Spread the opening wide enough to draw the neck seal over your head, and adjust so it is comfortable. (Note: some divers prefer to don the neck seal first, inserting the arms after. This is a matter of personal preference).

• Have your buddy make sure the drysuit undergarment is correctly positioned under the latex seal so that there will be no cold spots.

• Instruct your buddy to draw the zipper closed from left to right, keeping one finger in front of the slider to prevent clothing and foreign object damage to the teeth. Make sure the slider is drawn tight up against the rubber stop on the right-hand side. If the slider is not tight against the stop, the zipper will leak.

• Attach the low pressure hose with quick disconnect fitting to the inflate valve by pulling back on the fitting and inserting it over the valve stem. Depress the side inflate button briefly to ensure the valve is working properly. Air will enter the suit, partially inflating it. Disconnect the low pressure inflate hose.

• To check the proper function of the exhaust valve, turn it to the “OPEN” or “-“ position and crouch to your knees. The suit should deflate and you should hear the air escaping from the valve.

• Hood Pull the hood over your head and position comfortably. Tuck the neck of the hood under the neoprene neck cuff for a more watertight seal and better insulation.

• Gloves Pull on each glove and fold the neoprene outer cuff over the glove for a more watertight seal and better insulation. If using dry gloves, make sure the instructions for use are respected.