How To Drysuit Dive Like A Pro

[@professoroctavian7493]

That neck seal was totally doubled up

[@travisd1000]

Looks like your cameraman had no clue what you meant when you asked them to check the neck seal :)

[@Magmadive]

+Travis Dixon You're right, he's my brother and hasnt got a f*cking clue about drysuits - he's a noobie like you

[@TV2016Channel]

Travis Dixon it's almost as cringy as an awkward handshake, damn

[@detcader_]

Travis did you look at Dixon’s channel? (I’m not trying to start a fight, just a question).

[@theoriginalonion7545]

Travis Dixon 🤣🤣

[@enzopreme]

No clue whatsoever, nor did he know how to put a camera down and keep the subject in frame. Lol

[@michaelammon2348]

Hats off to you my friend; this is exactly how I prep for most every dive. I am primarily a solo/highly self-sufficient and Wisconsin Shipwreck diver and your video “give or take a minor detail here or there “Is how it is done. We dive very deep and cold here in Wisconsin, USA and let me say, I will use your video to illustrate to other potential beginning Drysuit divers, that the little extra effort in Drysuit diving prep that is required to dive in this fashion, opens up a whole new world of diving comfort and adventure that can’t be beat. Here is my personal dive list of philosophical rules that I follow, I hope helps others….. 1st Have a consistent and linear routine of pre-dive checks in place, and never deviate from them. 2nd Do not compromise when it comes to thoroughness and pre-dive checks. Time is irrelevant. 3rd Never, Never! assume things” Certainty “ is the best dive partner you with ever have.

[@Magmadive]

Well Michael, that certainly is a great ethos. Excellent attitude and strong sense of pride. It would be nice to meet you and dive with you. I will be at DEMA show in Nov if you are there. [e-mail]

[@hornypervert3781]

Michael Ammon get a hard suit. Much better.

[@jackg.7745]

Michael Ammon #4 Never dive alone. He wasn’t solo diving. Someone was filming him. I’m as self sufficient as any experienced diver out there but I never dive alone. Even a newbie on his first dive can signal for 911 if something goes south. Plus, for me, it’s a lot more fun to have someone to share the experience with.

[@Yggdrasil42]

@@jackg.7745 I think he filmed himself and put the camera on the rocks.

[@Len_M.]

@@jackg.7745 Solo diving seems too risky imho, if you have a dive buddy it’s just like a battle buddy in the armed forces, you always have someone there looking out for you, and if you need someone/something they are right there for you. If you managed to get complacent and something happened and you are alone, if it isn’t something immediately fixable, death is there with you too.

[@brittcoates2385]

Quality information! I appreciate the time and effort you put into making a training video for other peoples use. I was hoping you would talk about dump valve and inflator valve maintenance. Very well presented information. Anyone who says otherwise is insecure and wanting to run down others people to make themselves feel better.

[@dekechemist]

As the first hit in my youtube search for dry suit diving, this is a great video. Thanks to Magmadive Iceland, you did a wonderful job. However, I did gave me a to-the-bone chill looking at the amount of extra equipment that have to be rigged up. I'm a beginner diver in tropical water.

[@scubacollie2083]

Not meant as a critisism, as i'm sure it was just missed due to the video, however don't forget guys to check the spg whilst test breathing the regs for any drop in pressure (drop in pressure on the spg whilst breathing the regs = valve not fully open), they may breathe fine on the surface with a valve not fully open, however down at depth will be an entirely different story........

[@johnnywilhelm2736]

Scuba Collie also make sure to make a habit of turning your valve fully open people!

[@JordanMQ25]

As a newbie, I had to google SPG. I'm assuming it means submersible pressure gauge.

[@user-do5ug7qs6u]

You wait until in the water to do that when diving in cold weather

[@legopachycephalosaurus6825]

www.PSXCARE.com Really? My instructor said to always check before the dive and then check with your buddy as well before but I guess in cold weather it’s different.

[@iranicus]

@@legopachycephalosaurus6825 Depends on the instructor and which diving association they are with, I'm currently doing my Ocean diver with BSAC and we are taught the same as part of the BAR buddy check prior to getting in the water. To each their own though.

[@berniedenis9343]

Great video for beginners. Been diving since 1976 wish we had you tube back then. Was always taught to put the weight belt on LAST. That way if you need to dump it in emergency it won’t get caught up in anything.

[@waynethompson9824]

Your cameraman didn't have a clue about the aim of having no folds in your seal, and you had folds

[@finsnapper]

To set the automatic dump valve - open valve fully - close during descent - when buoyancy is achieved at greatest depth open until bubbles come out then back two clicks. It will be set from this point forward. Also one other point, if you have to disconnect your inflator hose and its under your arm you will lose it. A better position is through the D rings on your BCD, that way if it jumps out of your hands as it so often does, you will know exactly where to find it again. Good video apart from that. :)

[@harrodharrod5239]

I was taught under your arm and then under BCD shoulder strap. Kinda tricky to squeeze it through there, but it's not going anywhere

[@MultiHunterOne]

@@harrodharrod5239 The best way to do that is to stand next to your rig, put the hose under the strap, first plug yourself in and only then don the BCD, starting with the left arm. The hose will be already plugged into your suit by the time you're wearing the BCD and you don't have to search for it and try to squeeze it under the strap.

[@benoitespinola3861]

Cool video. Shows the basics of dry suit diving... about how hoses go, I do it differently, but we have to keep in mind that depending on the setup the hose routing might be different (for instance double tanks you get pressure gauge on both sides, and it is good practice to check both)... I have tendency to try to keep the spare octo hose under my arm and the main octo over my arm... But in the end, it is down to each person's routine (except some conventions such as weight belts)... I strongly advise any watcher of this video to go through a dry suit course if they decide to dive in a regular basis with a dry suit (and join the course BEFORE you buy the suit, and buy the suit right AFTER the theory and BEFORE the open water dives following the recommendations of your instructor)... CMAS, NAUI have specific courses, and so does PADI... You get to try out the "rocket man" and you get to know how to estimate how much weight you need for a dive (it varies according to your under suit). Is it true that we cannot bring our own gear to go diving in Silfra (to prevent contamination from stuff that would be carried from another dive spot on the foreign gear)? I am considering diving there and I have to consider weather or not it is a good idea to drag all my gear (including my dry suit, except my weight belt and tank)... What are the best dive sites in Iceland in your opinion?

[@benoitespinola3861]

Two by the ways... 1) To dive with a dry suit like a pro you need a lot of practice... and it's a good idea to practice next to someone with experience that is willing to have you as a balloon during the dive (and knows what to do in that case)... I had some CMAS P3 divers going with a dry suit for the first time and they went in rocket man mode turning into a nice balloon... I eventually helped them to empty the suit (in that case he was under weighted, as air has been consumed his buoyancy went positive and he had air in the suit... up he goes, air expands, exponential effect.... So, for the rest of the dive I grabbed a couple of rocks and gave him, he was a bit embarrassed as he has a longer dive log than me)... So it's not about your experience, dry suit diving is starting from 0, it is really different from wet suit diving... 2) subscribed to your channel... Iceland is one of my projects... So is Greenland, Faeroe Islands and Svalbard...

[@mariaschoenfeld]

Great video! Thanks so much! I am about to undergo my dry suit specialty and I am so much looking forward to it!

[@TheLovizan]

Hahaha "there is no correct way of puttning your hood on"? I put it on backwards once,with 6 of Swedens instructor trailers watchning . very funny....

[@李文生-h1f]

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[@tmorg123]

Great video, I'm from the U.S , I would love to dive Iceland .

[@chrishackers]

I Can't believe how clear the Viz was awesome!

[@Magmadive]

+c hack clear as it gets mate! good for teeth whitening and sex drive! Ask tom cruise!

[@ScubaDiverMan711]

8:04 I can tell you’re a professional when I saw your goggles behind your head

[@scubatrinni]

Thank you, I am brand new at drysuit and have not even tried mine yet. I am VERY happy to see this video. Fyi I have been diving for 16-17 yrs and now want to snorkel with the Orcas. And stay water and more comfy in places like Galapagos. Excited about the possibilities now ! Thanks again. Lots of good tips here.

[@shizukagozen777]

With the orcas ??? 😭😭😭🖤

[@annaaldridge1312]

100% appreciation for this video! Yours sincerely, Potential Drysuit Diver, Cape Town ;)

[@robbiemurderingminion2556]

What about getting the air out your suit before you put weight belt on and I would also recommend put your left arm through first so you don’t catch your valve on the bcd/wind strap.

[@revivalworship]

Nice vid Thank you! Just got SSI dry suit certified over the weekend. At 65, the older I get to the colder I get. heheh!

[@kevingumfory]

I dive in the waterproof d7x. It cost the price of a kids first car. Ill never dive another brand ! I'll likely never have to replace it. It's a lifetime rig. I've been in 40 degree water in it. It was a miserable dive. The 3 ppl in scubapros bailed. I lasted 40 mins solo. I've since upgraded undergarments. Nice vid.

[@mommasond]

Whoa you make it looks easy, beautiful background view!

[@Lionheart2323]

cool video. i just recently decided to make the switch from wetsuits to dry suit diving. now i just have to get my dry suit diving specialty! and then fun

[@kahotamph]

why am i watching this video during covid-19 semi-lockdown? Can't wait to go diving.

[@1badsteed]

buy the gear, go in public like that! HAHAHA Be safe

[@knightclan4]

Great job mate! I just got my first drysuit this week.

[@cycleSCUBA]

What's that attached to the upper part of the cylinder 9:40 ? A tube or cable coming out the top.

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Nice video, if you don't mind me asking what modifications did you make to your WaterProof Drysuit and what model do you have. Did you converter it over to ISS Integrated Silicon Seal system? If so what system did you choose?

[@thousandwater]

Only one valve on your tank? What will you do when your first stage is frozen?

[@s39020]

Wow! fantastic video, high-quality images, high-quality information, bravo! Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing.

[@tomvanzanten479]

Thanks for the video and effort mate. Appreciated.

[@MrsColose]

Hi, how cold is it there? I was not recommended to control regulator before it meets water. It happens to me when I broken this rule it became frozen, so I needed to surface immediately. Water T was 4, around zero in the air, in Sweden, in December

[@corneliuspildershmidt]

nice spit at the end

[@lmlmd2714]

*cut to the flowers*

[@benjaminhawkins1129]

Thanks for sharing how you don your gear and showing how it'd all set up for your dives. Much appreciated. Gave me a couple good ideas!

[@outdooroutpost6061]

Absolute stud!! Great video brother !!

[@joelucky1662]

Thank you so much for the video, very detailed! Perfect!

[@elliottoppenheim6683]

...or dive in the Caribbean or the Red Sea or in so many other venues where the water is warm...Nice video!

[@Magmadive]

Thanks Elliot, you da man.

[@hubbamarsh70]

I am just starting my PADI open water and I found this very interesting many thanks for this video👌

[@nesy3634]

Respect to the cameraman too!

[@snorttroll4379]

in case the suit leaks, could you use a wet suit in stead of an air layer?

[@data_1236]

Does anyone know which undersuit was used here? Looks good and wanted to check for some details about it

[@Robertxcapricorn]

Why did you mount a battery to your torch on your cilinder in stead to do it between wing and your back on an plate???

[@goodandsons]

Great Video, I like the gloves being attached to the suit, makes for really warm hands....

[@joshuagiovanoli8290]

What I don't get is why you are diving with only one 1st stage, in cold water the risk of your 1st stage freezing would be to high for me. Twin valve and two 1st stages would be much more safe. Or did I miss something?

[@BoogieDoobie]

This guy is a true hero :D

[@kasperk679]

No, just an happy diver...

[@batgirl6945]

Best video on drysuit diving out there!!! Great information!!! I hope to see you in Iceland!!!

[@snorttroll4379]

what would a good setup be for wind surfing?

[@zakaria600]

Drysuit diving is like recreational diving, but for real OG 💪👌

[@boatmanbermuda7255]

ive just seen your video .. you are a cool guy with relax way of delivery. well done mate

[@rentaldetectors4397]

When measuring for your dry suit. Should you wear your under layers while measuring?

[@iglitchygamer419]

A quick question for you. How do you stop the drysuit from crushing you underwater without overly adding air to it

[@AnaCorreia]

as you descend and it gets tighter, just slowly add more air until it feels comfortable. its not anything overly complicated, its real simple, you just have to feel it as you go. if you feel yourself floating up, then you inflated wayyy too much. just tap it once or twice as you go down every few feet

[@peterskaarup8353]

Greatest drysuit "how to do" ever. Thanks :-)

[@daveturner6155]

I’m a little unclear on his comment about diving with shoulder vent open “all the time.” How is that possible when air needs to be added to the suit as he descends to depth?

[@dynastyfin3835]

Very nice talk through. You don't wear ankle weights, & what camera do you use under water?

[@bctclassvideo8025]

I dove the Canadian St Lawrence. Water temp was 4°C. My mouth muscles froze so much that my reg kept calling out. How do you stop that from happening.? Also - love your dry suit! Can you give me the name of it? You mentioned the name in the video too fast to understand by the way, thanks so much for this video. So helpful!!

[@jungsomewhat]

Thanks for enlightenment on the braces..... honest I always just used um for keeping legs up while I was getting into suit never thought to tighten them for better fit, what a knob I am, good on ya ...

[@knightclan4]

Excellent video

[@dmjohnson2014]

What glove liners are those? I can't find them.

[@hf1497]

Interesting seeing how others configure their gear. Would so dig diving in Iceland

[@searching4279]

Awesome tips Thank you

[@sebastianzielinski458]

Yours configurations is difrent... You have many outstanding wires and big holder for your flashlight. They generate trouble under wather :) Beautiful place where you dive :) Good luck diver! :)

[@jacko_about]

cool vid. I'm using a dry suit with front zip, so my need of help from my buddy is a little smaller :) I like the way you put your pressure gauge. cheers!

[@HosseinShafeghati]

Thanks, very informative. In what circumstances do you put air in the suit? If you get cold or for buoyancy?

[@henrygoleau]

As you descend, the water pressure increases and the suit compresses and it squeezes you to the point that it can become quite uncomfortable or even painful. Adding a little bit of air prevents that squeeze.

[@Len_M.]

@@henrygoleau as he said, also to trim for buoyancy… if you ever happened to puncture or have a problem with the bladder in your BCD, you can inflate your drysuit to ascend also.

[@eftihismaraslis5192]

Excellent presentation ,very pro, He reminds me a very good instructor i had .Safety first ! Double check everything ! By the way it looks like a great product.

[@QuickQuips]

Really helpful and informative. Nice to see DIR too.

[@Magmadive]

Appreciate that bro

[@alexisoliveras7341]

There is some suit that the water dont get in contact with youre skin?

[@NotGreig]

Can you explain why to dive with it open? I am told dive with it closed

[@GooMulti]

Why did you remove the integrated undersuit?

[@colecorbett3349]

Curious about this, too. I also have D1.

[@Blubpaule]

I've seen it interfere with the dump valve

[@parmorama]

Brilliant tutorial, thank you very much 👍

[@FTGFritzy]

I'm a garbage collector. I ride on the back of the trash trucks picking up all the trash. rain snow all that good stuff. Trying to find something to wear that will keep me dry and warm. wet suit or dry suit?

[@ammaramin5397]

What must be the temperature of the water?

[@emmaroche9558]

What drysuit is that. I can make out D1 but nothing else..I'm shopping for suits at the moment.

[@khalidmohammadi835]

Thanks for the vid mate! Just what i needed!! Keep it up.

[@rgorji]

Nice video. Well done. Enjoyed it very much.

[@Magmadive]

Thanks mate

[@rgorji]

Welcome. Someday I will be able to visit your beautiful country.

[@coufals]

HI, could you tell me, what kind of gloves you have? it is standard check up or something else? thanks for answer and save diving :-)

[@AquaTech225]

What suit is that one? Pre modified?

[@МихаилДайв]

You are a Very Good Diver ! It is very interesting that You DO ! ! !

[@jackg.7745]

Very nice set up but self donning is the only way to go. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnny_eth]

I never dove with this kind of thing. How deep can you go and at which water temperatures+time ? How hard is it to maintain depth ?

[@OriginalThisAndThat]

One thing.. Is it safer to use weight belt not under the other belts?

[@looloolama]

I lost it when the gigantic fucking carabiner appeared out of nowhere XD

[@marianserban5958]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ToppDogg73]

I thoroughly enjoyed that vid.. Nice one!! Thanks for sharing.

[@miks8]

Cant believe the camera man would screw you over that bad!! :D He didnt check the neck seal at all and it actually did look like it had doubled a bit in one spot...

[@Hakim1998iversen]

What size do you use if you are wearing the clothes underneath the dry suit and is there a dry suit that doesn't need two people to put on?

[@Yggdrasil42]

A suit with a front zip can be closed by yourself.

[@simon1234567ful]

What dryglove system can you recommend? im looking to buy a custom drysuit. either ill have kubi gloves fitted or sitech. which do you use?

[@rifaimuhammad8069]

Is this in silfra? I need to know about the temperature around mid of march. Is it be possible to dive?

[@hf1497]

the down side of rear entry drysuit having to have someone zip unzip but looks like a well made suit.. Thanks

[@pnwdiver1734]

how did you setup that drygrove system on that Waterproof D1?

[@unclegeorgescuba]

I love your videos,man!Take care!

[@deepdiversi5913]

How is it custom? thinking of doing the rating.

[@Chem-iu5jx]

If I may ask: Isn't it a good idea to dive with two seperate 1. stages in could water?

[@markusprecht7223]

It's not a good idea. It's absolutely necessary. It reduces the pressure load of each stage and significantly reduces the risk of malfunction.

[@PoppaCrowe]

Good video, Thanks !

[@MrBackshotzz]

What dry suit is that?

[@johnwig285]

11:01 water bubbles exiting from the mask i assume due to air exhaled thru the nose? Anyone else has this problem just like me where it is hard to exhale fully via the mouth without any exhaling occuring thru ur nose? This causes water to seep into my mask occasionaly and i will more often than not, be on the brink of panic as im a noob newbie lol.

[@SturgellatOSU]

It will also keep you from getting a mask squeeze.

[@commdiv61]

get a mask with a purge valve

[@commdiv61]

google it

[@martinklinda8112]

diving with just thermal underwear say the bottoms, with some board shorts...would it keep your legs atleast a little biť warm?

[@Yggdrasil42]

Martin Klinda They're not meant to get wet. Instead try a Thermocline or Lavacore shorts and vest. It's similar in warmth to a 2mm wetsuit but different material. Very nice.

[@Chezmono]

Never gone diving in my life, but wouldn't your head still be cold? At least the exposed skin?

[@EkteMajor]

I've been ice diving for quite some years now. The exposure skin of course is exposed. Your face will feel num and your lips will not be able to feel. It's also recommended with a good as he had in the video. Hvis keeps your head warm and most of the skil will be warm. Except the face. Something that will solve the problem is to get a full face mask, but I have just mask and regulator

[@jakethedog2934]

Do you have any ideas how i could have blubber naturally or other way?

[@Freekiter17]

Hi good video. What the Brend you suit?? Best regards

[@DiotPollente38]

hi ! thx for the video. i will start my drysuit training soon. Just one question about weight belt. Can it be problem to use it ? It doesnt block the air in your legs ? Or doing a air bottle neck between legs and chest? Thanks for your advice and nkce video. BR

[@AndrewStick77]

No, it doesnt. I use both, weightbelt and BCD weights. Because I take 16kg (water +3 Celsius under ice in Russia)

[@Magmadive]

Using a weightbelt is a good way of add negative force to go underwater. However, it is very important not to wear to much. And very important to position the weights evenly around the belt. Concentrating to have more weight towards the front of the diver. An excellent way to add more weight are small trim pouches. Or a tank strap wrapped around the bottom of the tank with two extra kg weights. I will be doing a follow up video 'HOW TO DRYSUIT DIVE LIKE A PRO 2'. I will go into much more detail and show you guys some top tips. Cheers David

[@jaxksth9mas557]

Very very warm

[@AriefLatif]

Very nice intro to drysuit set up. Curious that your backplate did not seem to have a crotch strap. Is that by design? Thanks again for the great intro.

[@nanana-xb6sl]

why we need inflate in drysuit air?

[@Yggdrasil42]

The water pressure when you descend can press the folds of the drysuit into your skin and it can be painful. Putting in a little air prevents that. Some people also use the drysuit for buoyancy instead of a BCD, in which case you'd only use the BCD as a backup in case of trouble with your drysuit.