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SANTI DRYSUIT MANUAL |
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 01/2018 DATE OF ISSUE: 05.01.2018
Instructions for choosing the correct size of drysuit
The drysuit should be chosen according to the SANTI size chart above. It is necessary to put
on an undersuit first and then put on the drysuit according to the instruction on page 14. It is
important to check whether there are no loose folds, which may restrict the user movements. A
correct choice of suit size ensures good thermal insulation combined with freedom of movement
underwater. It is essential to choose a size that is neither too tight, nor too loose and pay strict
attention to under arm measurements, which if too tight may severely restrict the diver from
raising his arms. Tightness at the leg and crotch can unable the diver from drawing knees up to
chest and also tightness at the chest can restrict the divers’ ability to breathe freely and cause no
restricting to blood circulation. The suit should not cause stress on the neck, wrists or the diver’s
face. All movements in the normal anatomical range must be executed without any resistance.
All normal movements such as: bending the trunk forward, bending and stretching legs, bringing
knees up to the chest, twisting and turning the trunk, and bending and stretching the arms
should be possible to be made easily and without any restriction. After executing all of these
movements the drysuit should always return to its original shape.
All normal movements should be possible to be made easily and without any restriction
Adjustment of the neck and wrist seals
All HD seals are produced in all common sizes. If it is necessary to make adjustment to the neck
seals, it should be made by cutting off around the circumference and remove one of 5mm rings
and then try it on again. Then neck seal is conical shape, so removing one 5mm ring will slightly
increase its size. Continue in this way until a satisfactory watertights fit is obtained. Ensure not to
leave ragged edges when cutting as this can cause the material to split when stretched.
If it is necessary to make adjustment to the wrist seals, it should be made by cutting off around
the circumference of the suggested lines. The cuts should be straight and smooth. Try on a seal,
after each time you trim it. This instruction is applicable only for conical or silicone seals. HD
seals should not be modified.