Drysuit Features
The Wrist Seal
The wrist seal is an Air Compression Seal material that has a supple, skin on skin feeling and makes a seal on your wrist by the air inside the suit. It’s very durable because the opposite side of the skin is a nylon material that is tough and will not tear or run as latex does. Plus, the Air Compression Seals work on air compression, which is much more comfortable and forgiving than latex seals that work by constriction.
The Neck Seal
The neck seal is an Air Compression Seal material that has a supple, skin on skin feeling and makes a seal on your neck by the air inside the suit. It’s very durable because the opposite side of the skin is a nylon material that is tough and will not tear or run as latex does. Plus, the Air Compression Seal works on air compression, which is much more comfortable and forgiving than latex seals that work by constriction.
The TiZip Zipper
The Comfort Zone Drysuit TiZip MasterSeal zipper is more durable, flexible, and requires less maintenance than standard brass zippers. It is the improved 2nd Generation of TiZip drysuit zippers.
A little silicon grease as indicated in the instruction manual is all that is needed. And since it flexes, you can flex too!
Leg Pocket
This feature is included on all stock suits! The large leg pocket is 9″ x 6″ x 2″ with three tiny drainage holes and a long 1″ strip of Velcro for secure closure. It can hold large items such as a 100lb lift bag, giant reel, 8 D flashlight, etc. Additional pockets and other accessories are also available at reasonable prices.
Kevlar Knee Pads
Most experienced divers will agree that wetsuits and drysuits will see their end by either seam failure or knee pads worn out.
Comfort Zone seams are guaranteed for life of suit and the exaggerated Kevlar knee pads are offered as an option on all suits insure that your knee abrasions will sustain a long time of abuse. The Performance knee pads are the chosen standard because they too are tough and additionally offer the advantage of stretching with your suit.
Intake Valve, Titanium Layer & Stretch-ability
The streamlined Si Tech Intake Valve, with its large button and protective cap insures that the nozzle won’t damage your suit while in transport to your destination.
Notice the silver color sheen of the black nylon; this is the Titanium Layer which reflects the cold water back outside. The inside layer reflects your body heat back to your body, to retain warmth inside the suit.
The quality Yamamoto neoprene and its’ stretch-ability insures a nice streamlined fit all around your body that helps reduce drag while increasing your air consumption and bottom time. The same stretch-ability allows you to add undergarments as needed by the environment you are diving in.
