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Old 05-06-06, 10:44 AM
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Hmm, think that the answers to your questions will allways be - your mileage may vary!!

A certain amount of squeeze is going to be unavoidable, and yep - in my experience it is the legs that get the most of it. Having said that, I'd rather a bit of leg squeeze than an inverted ascent. The legs (probably) get the worst of it as most people (apart from the YD dive gods) seem to swim slightly head up, so the air naturally rises, and also if you have a weight belt on, it can stop the air bubble moving down to your legs.

Can't talk about MTM reducing it - haven't got a made to measure suit. I do have to say though that drysuit diving certainly does grow on you, albeit it is slightly more task loading than wetsuit, as you've found out!
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