Cuff-Ring
System
: The replacement wrist seals are available in Small, Medium or
Large. In the back of your suit will be an information plate and
under Cuff Size you should find the size originally fitted.
If you can't find this information use the following as a guide:
Small = 12.5 - 16.50cm
Medium = 16.5 - 19.00cm
Large = 19.0cm +
Neck
Seals : All replacement latex neck seals have grooves or rings
around the neck edge. These are used as a guide when trimming the
seal to the correct size.
Firstly, try on the untrimmed seal and decide
whether or not it actually needs trimming. If you do decide to
trim the seal use the rings as a guide. Using a sharp pair of
scissors, start the cut at an angle to the first ring and trim
as neatly as possible. Only
cut one ring at a time, then re-check the size. It is surprising
how much difference a small amount taken off will make.
What size to order ? :
X/Small = up to 33cm
Small = 34 - 37.5cm
M/Std = 38 - 43cm
X/Large = 44.5cm+
Wrist
Seals : Available in the standard 'bottle' seal or trimmable
with the same guide rings as neck seals.
Size guide:
Small = 17 - 17.75cm
Medium = 17.75 +
Trimmable = 16.5cm +
The seal should feel snug but comfortable. If you experience any
tingling in your hands, you need a bigger size. Standard
or Heavy Duty ? :
Standard
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Flexible
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Comfortable
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Offers an excellent seal on almost everybody
Heavy Duty
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Thicker, should last longer
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Less flexible, but..
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Still provides an ecceptable seal on most people.
Note on Pronounced Wrist Tendons
Some people have a tendon in the wrist that when flexed causes
a 'groove' or indentation that will allow water to channel up
past the seals.
If you experience this (and there's a limit to how much your undersuit
sleeve can absorb !) try wearing the seal higher up, past the
tendon. Or swap your existing seal for the commerical Manchette
type which has a longer seal area. |
