Diving_Salient_Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics

The salient physical, functional or performance characteristics of the brand name item than an ‘equal’ item must meet to be acceptable for award.

Dry Suit Salient Characteristics:

1. Dual layer construction

a. Internal waterproof laminated membrane & external, replaceable compression layer

b. External compression layer no greater than 1 mm thickness to enable dressing down in warm water conditions.

2. Exterior compression layer reinforced in high wear areas with internal removable padded inserts for the elbows and knees

3. Dry Sock integrated into suit.

4. All gaskets/seals field replaceable without gluing, welding or other specialized skills

a. Preferably replaceable on site, by the end user

b. Replaceable gasket/seal system should not require proprietary gaskets/seals

c. System should allow the addition of non-proprietary dry hood and dry glove options

5. Full suit in subdued, tactical maritime mid- to dark gray or equal color way (gaskets and associated structures excepted)

6. Expandable Thigh Pockets, 1 each thigh

7. Installed Convenience Zipper

8. Chest mounted zipper allowing self-entry and closure

9. Internal Suspenders, Inflator Hose, neck ring and dry suit bag included with suit

Thermal Undergarment Salient Characteristics:

1. Designed to interface with the GA Advanced Dry Suit with all zippers/access ports in matching positions

2. Insulating core material with outer compression layer

3. Thumb loops and stirrups for non-bunch dry suit donning

4. Two hand warmer pockets on torso

5. One piece construction

6. Design promotes air movement throughout dry suit to ensure optimal inflation/venting

Surface Dry Suit Salient Characteristics:

1. Dual layer construction

a. Internal waterproof laminated membrane & external, replaceable compression layer

2. Exterior compression layer reinforced in high wear areas

3. Dry Sock integrated into suit

4. Oral inflation valve located on suit forearm

5. Full suit in subdued, tactical maritime mid- to dark gray or equal color way (gaskets and associated structures excepted)

6. Back zipper entry for streamlined swimming profile

7. Internal Suspenders

8. No excessive bagginess that would impair swimming effectiveness/ability under rotary wing aircraft with up to 120+ mph downwash.

Dive Mitt, 6mm Salient Characteristics

1. Full 6mm Closed-cell neoprene construction

2. Friction reducing lining inside of the palm and fingers

3. Pre-curved palm

4. Dry Seam Construction (Glued, blind-stitched, with external seam seal)

5. Double knit neoprene fingers and palms

6. 3-finger design (individual thumb/index fingers)

Dive Glove, 3mm Salient Characteristics

1. Full 3mm Closed-cell neoprene construction

2. Friction reducing lining inside of the palm and fingers

3. Pre-curved palm

4. Dry Seam Construction (glued, blind-stitched, with external seam seal)

5. Double knit neoprene fingers and palms

6. 5-finger design

Dive Hood Salient Characteristics

1. Center panels double-layered 3mm neoprene with molded vent valves to release trapped air from within the hood.

2. Seams are glued, blind-stitched, and seam sealed.

3. Grip strips located at side of hood

4. Conforming collar for maximum coverage

5. Zipper or Hook/pile adjuster for easy doft/don

6. Gray or black

Water Sock Salient Characteristics

1. Full 3mm Closed-cell neoprene construction

2. Friction reducing lining

3. Over-the-ankle coverage

4. Dry Seam Construction (glued, blind-stitched, with external seam seal)