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标题: DRYSUIT VS WETSUIT [打印本页]

作者: KuoiGuaBoarder 时间: 2014-9-16 10:52
标题: DRYSUIT VS WETSUIT
There are several advantages to the wetsuit. It is rather light, not extremely expensive, requires little care, it is easy to get in and out and has few maintenance issues, aside from a rinse here and there. Once patch-up work is needed, a diver will usually go out and get another one from their local dive center or repair it with rubber glue.

So why are so many people moving to the dry suit? It is heavier, costs a heck of a lot more, and it is a pain at times to maintain and fix and sometimes, you can’t even get in a dry suit without the help of your buddy. Why go through all the extra hassles to dive in a dry suit? One word… comfort.

Though you can get a decent wetsuit for between $150.00 to $250, depending on the thickness, a good dry suit can easily cost you over a $2000+. Depending on how many dives you do a year and where you go, it may not be worth getting a dry suit – but consider this; with a dry suit, you are now able to dive in many more places that have spectacular diving and you can probably do so year round, rather than just 2 or 3 months out of the year.

作者: KuoiGuaBoarder 时间: 2014-9-16 10:55
标题: Wetsuit Description

A wetsuit uses neoprene to trap and hold a thin layer of water near the body. The body heats up this layer, which keeps the paddler warm. The thicker the neoprene the warmer and less flexible it is. Full-body wetsuits are rated by two numbers, which looks like 4/3 or 3/2. The first number represents how thick the wetsuit’s torso is, and the second shows the thickness of the neoprene on the extremities.

Generally, paddling wetsuits come without arms, such as the NRS Ultra John. The advantage is that the neoprene doesn’t restrict arm movement. The disadvantage is that they’re not as warm and cold fresh water can easily penetrate the arm holes. A full wetsuit, such as XCEL’s Infinity Full Wetsuit, keeps more water out and stays warmer at the expense of more restricted arm movements. Read about Keith Wikle’s experience using a full wetsuit for paddling.

作者: KuoiGuaBoarder 时间: 2014-9-16 10:55
标题: Drysuit Description

A drysuit combines a waterproof fabric with neck, wrist and sometime ankle gaskets to keep the water completely away from the body. The gaskets seal tightly against body and keep the water from coming in. Most gaskets are latex, so paddlers allergic to latex need to stay away, and latex gaskets can fail catastrophically in the field — I had it happen on two expeditions.

A drysuit acts as a outer layer. It isn’t warm by itself. To make it warm, wear a base and mid layer. Drysuits tend to cost much more than a wetsuit. A quality drysuit, such as Kokatat’s Meridian drysuit, runs from $600 to $1100 while a wetsuit runs $100 to $400. After getting used to the gaskets, most paddlers find drysuits more comfortable.

作者: KuoiGuaBoarder 时间: 2014-9-16 11:00
标题: Lifesaving Society Facts

According to the Cold Water Boot Camp, in 2004, of the 130 people who died during boating in Canada, a nation that has cold water almost year round:

94 percent died in cold water.

60% drowned in water under 50 degree Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)
34% drowned in water between 50 to 68 degree Fahrenheit (10 to 20 degrees Celsius)
86 percent didn’t wear a lifevest.

Only 12% were properly wearing a lifejacket
2% were improperly wearing a lifejacket
Most were within swimming distance from the shore or safety.

43% were less than 7 feet from safety*
66% were less than 50 feet from safety*
*shore, boat, dock, etc.

74 percent ended up in the water when thrown over or when the boat capsized.

26% fell or were thrown overboard
48% were in a boat that capsized or was swamped
Of those identified more swimmers died than non-swimmers.

Non-swimmer = 29%
Weak = 15%
Average = 12%
Strong = 10%
Not identified = 34%
It’s clear that swimming ability and proximity to the shore doesn’t guarantee survival, but dressing for immersion and wearing a lifevest can increase the odds of survival. Always wear a lifevest.

作者: bullpower 时间: 2014-9-16 12:45
瓜瓜这是海陆空三样全吃, 十项全能啊.....

作者: KuoiGuaBoarder 时间: 2014-9-16 12:56

作者: 水行者 时间: 2014-9-16 13:56

KuoiGuaBoarder 发表于 2014-9-16 13:56

想玩帆板你就买湿衣，想划kayak你就买干衣。两个都想玩就两个都要买。

作者: luvski 时间: 2014-9-16 17:37

水行者发表于 2014-9-16 14:56
想玩帆板你就买湿衣，想划kayak你就买干衣。两个都想玩就两个都要买。

湿衣干衣啥区别啊？不都是防水吗？为啥一个叫湿，一个叫干？

作者: 水行者 时间: 2014-9-17 10:39

luvski 发表于 2014-9-16 18:37
湿衣干衣啥区别啊？不都是防水吗？为啥一个叫湿，一个叫干？

应该说两者都能保温。但保温的原理不一样。

湿衣不防水，它靠水进入湿衣和皮肤之间形成一层薄到不能形成对流的水膜来保温。

干衣防水，面料防水透气（跟冲锋衣的面料相似），领口和袖口用乳胶圈来防水。干衣里面是全干的环境，可以穿别的衣服来达到保温的目的。

湿衣因为设计必须紧身，所以对肢体运动会有一些阻碍。干衣因为可以设计得很宽松，所以对肢体运动阻碍少。按运动的需要可以选择湿衣还是干衣。

作者: luvski 时间: 2014-9-19 13:17

水行者发表于 2014-9-17 11:39
应该说两者都能保温。但保温的原理不一样。

湿衣不防水，它靠水进入湿衣和皮肤之间形成一层薄到不能形成 ...

谢谢扫盲，这下搞明白了，你太专业了！

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