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No, the season at Haigh Quarry is not opening this weekend! It will open for the 2012 season on Saturday April 7th, but because of our unusually warm weather Tina has decided to give Midwest divers a chance to scratch th...

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Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
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1.      Don’t make safety decisions based on financial considerations! Many fatalities and injuries occur because people want diving, dive training or dive travel to be cheap, easy and fast. Always use the proper equipme...

MSD FORUMS - GENERAL EQUIPMENT DISCUSSIONS
TOPIC: InstaDry???
icunurse_celeste

Joined on
10/16/2006

Has anyone used the Henderson InstaDry wet suits?  Do they dry as quickly as they say they do?

nauifins73

Joined on
5/31/2006

I have a pair of the instadry boots - I do love them. They do dry like they claim. Boots are the worse to dry. I have looked at the suits. I understand they are tough to get on for the 1st few times. After about 7 wearings it forms to your body and the fit is great. Let us know if you get one and what you think Becky
ppo2_diver

Joined on
6/7/2006

I tried one on a couple dives. I found that it was like taking a Band-Aid off. It really stuck to my skin and was rather uncomfortable to take off.


Duane A. Johnson

www.chicagoexplorers.com

icunurse_celeste

Joined on
10/16/2006

I ordered instrdry boots, gloves, and suit.  I ordered a 5mm, which I will be not be using this weekend.    I will be using the boots and gloves, I'll let  you know who they are.  I dislike the fact that my regular boots take 3-4 days to dry out, unless it is really hot outside.
bixbydeon

Joined on
1/1/2007

Let me know how the suit works out for you. I have dove the Goldcore and like the feel. But worried about the durability especially for the price. Where did you get your suit at.

bixbydeon@yahoo.com

deon


The dread of the tiger is so universal as to warrant the Chinese proverbial saying; The Korean hunts the tiger one half of the year, and the tiger hunts the Korean the other half.
bixbydeon

Joined on
1/1/2007

Does, anyone else have experience with these jumpsuits. Debating between this or the regular goldcore. Thanks


The dread of the tiger is so universal as to warrant the Chinese proverbial saying; The Korean hunts the tiger one half of the year, and the tiger hunts the Korean the other half.
icunurse_celeste

Joined on
10/16/2006

I did buy the gloves, boots, and suit- I have not worn the suit yet.  So far, I love the gloves and boots- they do dry very quickly.  They have an unusual feel, but thus far I am pleased with my purchase- especially as I do not like getting into wet boots.

 

The people at Toucan Dive were really helpful.

bixbydeon

Joined on
1/1/2007

Is it true that the suit isn't as forgiving as a normal goldcore?


The dread of the tiger is so universal as to warrant the Chinese proverbial saying; The Korean hunts the tiger one half of the year, and the tiger hunts the Korean the other half.
icunurse_celeste

Joined on
10/16/2006

I think what people mean by less forgiving is that the suit will mold to you over time- thus creating a suit that is exclusive for you.  In time, the suit becomes a custom suit for your shape and body type by molding to you and allowing for maximum warmth.  You may experience that it is harder to get in for the first few times- but after the memory fibers adjust to your- it should be pretty easy.
sobfrogg

Joined on
8/4/2006

I love mine. I went from a Goldcore to the InstaDry. Sure for the first few times it was difficult to get on but now no probs.  It is warmer than my Goldcore.

The case and towel it came w/ are a waste of money. Offer it w/out the extras and keep the price down. Just my .02

bixbydeon

Joined on
1/1/2007

thanks for the info, have decided to look at either going with the 7/5mm GoldCore jumpsuit or the 7/5mm GoldCore Semidry, depending on how well the semidry fits.


The dread of the tiger is so universal as to warrant the Chinese proverbial saying; The Korean hunts the tiger one half of the year, and the tiger hunts the Korean the other half.
bixbydeon

Joined on
1/1/2007


I ended up getting the 7mm insta and it worked great this weekend. Though they are harder to put on than a goldcore.

The dread of the tiger is so universal as to warrant the Chinese proverbial saying; The Korean hunts the tiger one half of the year, and the tiger hunts the Korean the other half.