Designing a drysuit that lives up to the rigors of technical diving
is not an easy task. First, the suit must remain dry; leaking seams or
tiny abrasion leaks are not acceptable for any diver who spends long
hours in the water. The Dive Rite 905 has accomplished the job by using
seams that are ultrasonically welded, not sewn. This patented seaming
system guarantees a gas and watertight suit. The 905
is made from Parmasoft™ trilaminate, a three-layer material consisting
of a six-ply butyl rubber core between two-ply layers of durable
polyester. Butyl rubber is inherently waterproof and the polyester
layers add additional puncture and abrasion resistance, plus the
ability to stretch along with the core material. The 905 has a
heavy-duty YKK zipper, made to withstand the stress of repeated donning
and doffing.
Second, a drysuit must fit properly and allow
divers the flexibility to reach valves overhead, yet also minimize
resistance to current or flow. The Dive Rite 905’s trilaminate
construction minimizes drag compared to neoprene and rubber suits. With a
choice of back zip entry or our new telescoping front zip, divers are
able to find a suit that best fits their body as well as diving style.
Trim-able latex neck seal and cone-shaped wrist seals are heavy-duty,
providing exceptional resistance to tearing. Neoprene boots eliminate
abrasion leaks from rubbing fins or rough walks to the dive site. They
also fit nicely in a diver’s own fins and do not require a diver to “go
up a size” in order to fit the drysuit boot. Third, a
drysuit must have the proper accessories without added cost. The 905
comes standard with two bellows-style thigh pockets, a warm neck
collar, Si Tech swivel inlet valve & adjustable, automatic exhaust
valves, plus protective knee and elbow pads and internal suspenders.
The 905 is packaged in a protective dry bag and includes a standard
36-inch drysuit inflation hose.
