The TDS Quebec drysuit, along with its twin the Norway, are the compressed neoprene range of TDS drysuits.
The Quebec model includes a boot with a very light rigid sole, a feature that makes it very appreciated even by professional and commercial divers in their work. It also has a large pocket and flexible knee pads for protection.
Compressed Neoprene:
The wetsuit is made of neoprene with 4 mm compressed foam, laminated with nylon fabric on both sides. Compressed foam neoprene is very dense and has the virtue of resisting compression at great depths. Thus, the suit retains much of its surface buoyancy and requires less air input to maintain neutral buoyancy; it also offers greater thermal efficiency at greater depths. Unlike trilaminate suits, neoprene offers thermal protection and has inherent buoyancy; it also usually requires less added insulation under the suit compared to trilaminate, in all circumstances.
Rigd Boot:
Boot with rigid sole incorporated, with rubber reinforcement for the flipper foot pocket and ankle strap with Velcro strap to adjust the ankle and prevent the foot from slipping out in case of change of posture and air from reaching the feet.
Zipper:
Equipped with a watertight zipper positioned horizontally along the shoulders to allow entry into the drysuit. Ask your partner to place a finger just in front of the slider when closing it, so that underwear or other objects are kept away from the zipper teeth. Also, make sure your partner places the inside flap of the zipper correctly before closing it.
Neoprene Sleeves:
Sleeves are constructed of ultra-flexible neoprene for easy donning and improved watertightness.
Hood:
The included hood features watertight cuff for face and neck.
Carry Bag:
Delivered in a carrying bag. Its flat design allows it to be opened and used as a dressing mat to keep your feet clean while putting on and taking off the suit. Inside the bag, there is a zipper lubricant.
Flexible Knee Pads:
Reinforcement in the knee area in flexible material, which allows the suit to gain in lightness and flexibility of movement, as well as protecting an area of frequent chafing.
Integrated pocket:
Large pocket located on the left leg, with easy access zipper and drainage holes to prevent water pocketing inside.
Si-Tech valves:
The TDS Norway drysuit is equipped with the Si-Tech low profile valve system , the most reliable, proven and widespread worldwide.
Shell filling valve:
- 360-degree swivel system for optimal inflation hose placement.
- Universal male quick disconnect for intermediate pressure.
- Variable flow rate controlled by manual pressure.
- Low profile back plate reduces bulk and increases comfort.
- Located in the center of the chest.
Argo drain valve:
- Fully adjustable deflation pressure with manual lock.
- High flow rate
- Low profile with smooth contours to avoid snagging the vest when donning.
- Low profile back plate reduces bulk and increases comfort.
- Located on the left shoulder.