At what point do dry suits become all but essential for tech diving?
What additional factors may you want to consider when selecting a dry suit and undergarments for decompression diving?
What additional drysuit accessories may decompression diving require that shorter, shallower dives do not?
Key Points to Remember
Below 25° C/77° F, dry suits become all but essential — especially at depths below 30 m/100 ft, and when lengthy decompression is involved.
When selecting a dry suit and undergarments for decompression diving, there are additional factors you may want to consider, including abrasion resistance, thicker undergarments and protecting zippers from wear.
Decompression diving may require additional drysuit accessories that shorter, shallower dives do not. These can include pee valves, dry gloves and separate argon or air inflation systems.
