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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (daz @ Aug. 01 2003,14:38)]The other make that I was considering was the DUI range, (Andy, haven't you got one recently (What is cave cut style BTW ?)).
Any comments on the rock boot system, the idea seems good (Bearing in mind my suits boots are now looking pretty worn on the bottoms).
Daz |
Hi
Cave Cut TLS 350. Cave cut is a more streamlined suit which was requested by some of the cave divers in Florida. It is quite a tight fit but still allows you to reach your valves and stuff. The biggest thing I noticed was the legs. They are exactly the right length and so there is no gathering around the ankle. This meant that it was slightly more restrictive whilst frogkicking (although I only noticed this on the backkick)
I've worn the suit once and it was excellent. More mobility than my ND Cortex and much lighter. They design it to allow the use of a 400gm Thinsulate (which I got with it) and I wear a 4th Element Xerotherm which keeps the thinsulate from getting sweaty (meaning less washing!!) It was actually a bit too warm for the summer and so I'll probably wear my 200 Flectalon next time. The absolute best bit was the position of the shoulder dump. The dump on the cortex is placed on the bicep which is pants if you want to ascend horizontally, but the DUI is further round on the shoulder and as you ascend the air just expels automatically, I was grinning all the way to the surface.
I didn't choose rockboots and had the turbosoles fitted. Basically they are just the same neoprene sock things but with a rubber sole glued on. More flexibility in the ankle for Frogkicks. I can also still use my jetfins which rockboots would have prevented. You need turtles with rockboots. Bren uses a DUI with Rockboots and also raves about it.
Other than that its the same as any other TLS. The material is excellent, and dries very quickly. The quality is excellent and it looks cool, which is most important
(Its black of course LOL)
Kindest Regards
Andy
PS It screwed up my trim loads though, what with new undersuit and stuff. Ah well, more practice