DEW-100 AND
DEW-600 DECK
EXPOSURE WORK DRYSUITS
Deck Exposure
Work Dry Suits and Ice Rescue Suits
KME manufactures
a specialized Dry Suit called the DEW-100 (Deck Exposure Work suit), that may
be used as an every day working exposure suit or, if necessary, as a survival
dry suit. Please note: The DEW Dry Suit IS
NOT rated by the U. S, Coast Guard as a "Survival Suit" for
several technical reasons, including the fact that the DEW comes in fitted sizes
(not "one size must fit all" of the rated survival suit). It is
designed to function as such in case the wearer accidentally goes into the
water. This dry suit is ideal for use while working on deck when wind blown
rain or seas are coming aboard, or when there is a chance of the wearer being
swept or falling over the side into cold water. This suit model
was tested at the US Coast Guard Surf Training School in Ilwako, Washington,
on the bar of the Columbia River, the roughest year around surf zone in the
USA.
The DEW-600
model has the same KME Super Heavy Weave nylon outside fabric as our Commercial
Drysuits in the 600 series.
Fire
Departments with small lakes and ponds in their jurisdictions that freeze in
the winter are using the Ice Rescue version of the DEW suits for their non-diving
rescue teams. Another specialized use for DEW suits is for professional
clam diggers in the Puget Sound clam beds in the winter (they use fishing waders
in the summer, but these do not provide enough protection in winter).
The DEW-100 &
DEW-600 Dry Suits are tailored suit models. These dry suits should be
sized to fit the wearer with work clothes on under the suit, allowing them to
move about and work in relative comfort. KME will provide measuring instructions
on request.
FEATURES:
A.
DEW-100 is a heavy duty version, for those using the dry suit to work in.
The DEW-600 is the Super Heavy version
of the same drysuit.
B. "Cover-all" design with waterproof zipper
up the front from crotch to neck below the chin for easy dressing in
and out.
The suit can also be ventilated by zipping it partially
open down the front while away from the water.
C. Dry suit type wrist seals with hook
and loop adjustment so hands are bare for working (or using work gloves).
D. "Wetsuit glove" type pockets on the
chest to keep bare hands warm when in the water.
E. Boot Feet with boots sized to wearer
for best traction and agility on deck. Optional boot types.
F. Knee pads for added suit protection.
G. Roll up attached hood with detachable
face protector for warmth in and out of the water.
H. Optional "SOLIS" reflective tape on
hood and/or arms and/or shoulders.
I. Optional choice of external pocket
on thigh area of suit, several types of pockets to choose from.
The KME-DEW Dry Suit
is manufactured to the same strict specifications and standards as our diving
dry suits and it will stand up to the rigors of every day hard use in tough
marine working environments. To make the DEW series dry suits adaptable for
more specialized working situations, most of the Options for KME Dry Suits can
be ordered with your suit. KME will quote prices on special options to your
specifications and/or requirements.
The above
photo shows Ice Rescue model DEW dry suits in use.
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