B*&^%tard leaking drysuit!

[John Gulliver]

Well, I once jumped in with my inflator hose not connected and I can't remember getting wet.

[wreckweasel]

For most drysuit inflaters, the only thing that stops water getting in is ;

1. common sense, dont push the button with the hose off
2. 2 x stem O rings. These stem O rings can easily end up with shit on them, but are dead easy to access (1 circlip, normally) and grease.

[Finless]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (John Gulliver @ Mar. 15 2004,10:59)]I'm confused! Surely, the valve shouldn't leak unless you press the button??

John,

You are correct.

Digger's was stuck open and I pushed mine and I don't know about the rest.

Rgds
Bryan

ps: Used the Mares mitts on 3rd Jan and my hands were nice and warm. Used them on 28th Feb and had very cold first fingers but rest of hands were nice and warm.

[John Gulliver]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Finless @ Mar. 15 2004,15:01)]Used the Mares mitts on 3rd Jan and my hands were nice and warm. Used them on 28th Feb and had very cold first fingers but rest of hands were nice and warm.

Glad to hear they work, Bryan. I can't say I've noticed any difference between my fingers myself, though.

[Spike Jackson]

I can confirm that if you stupidly forget to connect the inflator it still only leaks when you push on it! Did this on Saturday - not big and not clever!