I just read an article on buying equipment here in DB. The author states that one can more easily enter their suit if it has a lycra surface and I take exception to that.
The easiest suit to don is a pure rubber skin two sides. The reason why is stretch. Wetsuit rubber whether from Rubatex or others is far more elastic than any fabric, stretch fabric or not. Additionally the stretch fabrics are biased in one direction meaning they stretch more in one direction than the other.
This little bit of information is also very relevant to fit and warmth. The whole basis for staying warm is to provide an air layer against the cold. That is not well achieved if the suit is ill fitted due to lack of stretch. Because of rubbers greater ability to stretch and conform to an individual shape, it can be cut smaller and achieve a superior body conformance.
Yes, I agree that a bottle of soapy water is required to lubricate the skins but is that bad? I always used shampoo mixed with water and came out smelling like a "rose" at the end of the day. I also refuse to urinate on myself. Another benefit to a skin two side suit if cut as pants and top. Unbuckle and roll up and roll down in the water and let go.
We should all remember that the industry is self sustaining. Training agencies certify instructors to sell equipment. Agencies were started by equipment manufacturers or had great ties to.
"Scuba is just a vehicle to the ocean" is a famous quote in one small part of diving but so true. Those that don't like the ocean will not be around for long. Our pioneers started with the most basic equipment and most without a wetsuit. They perservered because they loved the ocean.
New students are rushed through the shortest possible class and taught to buy, buy, buy!
The industry knows the drop out rate of new student and it's sorrowful. The article is not a open review of how to help newbies begin their equipment purchases but rather the same old industry push to earn money first. To quote Dr. Martin Luther King "It's always the right time to do the right thing?
Let's try to introduce people to the ocean for a long term relationship in the words we speak and our deeds. I certainly had many mentors during my journey.
The easiest suit to don is a pure rubber skin two sides. The reason why is stretch. Wetsuit rubber whether from Rubatex or others is far more elastic than any fabric, stretch fabric or not. Additionally the stretch fabrics are biased in one direction meaning they stretch more in one direction than the other.
This little bit of information is also very relevant to fit and warmth. The whole basis for staying warm is to provide an air layer against the cold. That is not well achieved if the suit is ill fitted due to lack of stretch. Because of rubbers greater ability to stretch and conform to an individual shape, it can be cut smaller and achieve a superior body conformance.
Yes, I agree that a bottle of soapy water is required to lubricate the skins but is that bad? I always used shampoo mixed with water and came out smelling like a "rose" at the end of the day. I also refuse to urinate on myself. Another benefit to a skin two side suit if cut as pants and top. Unbuckle and roll up and roll down in the water and let go.
We should all remember that the industry is self sustaining. Training agencies certify instructors to sell equipment. Agencies were started by equipment manufacturers or had great ties to.
"Scuba is just a vehicle to the ocean" is a famous quote in one small part of diving but so true. Those that don't like the ocean will not be around for long. Our pioneers started with the most basic equipment and most without a wetsuit. They perservered because they loved the ocean.
New students are rushed through the shortest possible class and taught to buy, buy, buy!
The industry knows the drop out rate of new student and it's sorrowful. The article is not a open review of how to help newbies begin their equipment purchases but rather the same old industry push to earn money first. To quote Dr. Martin Luther King "It's always the right time to do the right thing?
Let's try to introduce people to the ocean for a long term relationship in the words we speak and our deeds. I certainly had many mentors during my journey.