Trilaminate; Waterproof Zipper - Scubapro DRYSUIT Manual Del Usuario

stitch, while the inside is reinforced with a proprietary liquid polymer that penetrates the
interior nylon layer and fuses to the neoprene itself. This creates a tough and long-lasting
waterproof seam.
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Trilaminate

The Trilaminate suits are constructed of a three-layer fabric (hence the name tri-laminate).
The suit is first sewn together, then the inside surface of the seam is treated with a waterproof
tape. This provides an extremely dry and reliable construction.
The Trilaminate material has neither inherent buoyancy nor thermal protection, it is only a dry
barrier between the diver and the aquatic environment. This style, known as a "membrane"
suit, provides a waterproof shell under which the diver can wear the correct choice of
undergarments suit to the conditions.
The suit is more flexible than neoprene, and allows the diver a broader comfort range
(especially in the warmer temperatures) than neoprene.
! WARNING
NEVER DEPEND ON ANY DRYSUIT AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF FLOTATION AND
BUOYANCY CONTROL. ALWAYS DIVE WITH A SUITABLE BUOYANCY CONTROL
DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH A SEPARATE INFLATION SYSTEM.
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WATERPROOF ZIPPER

SCUBAPRO drysuits use a waterproof zipper situated horizontally across the shoulders for
entry into the drysuit, or diagonal on the front section of the torso. It is positioned so that it
closes from left to right. This is because most people are right handed and will be less likely
to damage the zipper, or catch clothes or foreign objects in the zipper while closing it. Advise
your buddy to place one finger directly in front of the slider as it is closed, helping to guide
the undergarment or foreign objects away from the zipper teeth. Also make sure that your
buddy fully tucks in the interior zipper flap before closing the zipper.
! WARNING
CLOTHING OR FOREIGN OBJECTS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ZIPPER TEETH WILL
CAUSE THEM TO SEPARATE, DESTROYING THE WATERPOOF INTEGRITY OF THE
ZIPPER. THIS DAMAGE IS PERMANENT AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE. HAVE YOUR
BUDDY EXERCISE CARE WHEN CLOSING AND OPENING THE ZIPPER.
To close the zipper with the least chance of damage, extend your arms level in front of you.
Advise your buddy to draw the zipper closed from left to right, keeping one finger in front of
the slider to prevent clothing and foreign object damage to the teeth. Make sure the slider is
drawn tight up against the rubber stop on the right-hand side. If the slider is not tight against
the stop, the zipper will leak.
In the model with a front-diagonal zipper, the closing-opening operation can be done without
the help of your buddy. However, it is suggested to use the same precautions described for
the shoulder-to-shoulder zipper configuration.
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