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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] MK9 escape suit photos---check it out ! ---
That is a nose clip attached to the zipper pull
string. There were no instructions with these suits.
Apparently the submariners are instructed on how to
use as part of their training, that is what I was told
anyway. Is anyone on this list familiar with any
additional equipment that complements this setup?
There is a tube that is supposed to be for waste
expulsion but whatever hooks to it must have been
packaged seperately since the bag just barely holds
the suit. There is a thermal vest meant to be worn
underneath the suit which I forgot to take a picture
of. Even for the short period I wore the suit for
photographing it became very hot inside even in an air
conditioned room. I dont think you would need to wear
that vest unless its artic conditions.
--- Ray Keefer <psubs2001@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi solomon,
>
> Cool. The last link "Close up of the large
> waterproof
> zipper which closes the suit." kind of looks like a
> nose clip. Was there an instruction card in with the
> suit?
>
> Regards,
> Ray
>
> --- solomon D <solomondees@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > I have posted photos of the MK9 escape suit on
> image
> > shack and below I pasted in the links for each one
> > with desriptions.The suit has two sepearate hoods
> > which are shown in the photos of me wearing it.
> the
> > outer hood zips closed for the ascent to the
> > surface.
> > There is a rip cord so that the person may remove
> > the
> > outer hood once they are at the surfcae and use
> the
> > inner hood or "spray shield".I have tried to make
> > sure
> > the descriptions are with the right pictures
> please
> > forgive any mistakes. Since the suit is now
> unpacked
> > I
> > will take additional photos should anyone want to
> > see
> > a paticular part more clearly.I think your email
> > needs
> > to support html to have the links work correctly
> > otherwise you will have to paste them into your
> > browser.
> >
> >
> > These first 4 are all front views taken of me
> > wearing
> > the suit.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=front17ww.jpg
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=front27kf.jpg
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=front32pb.jpg
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=front44tk.jpg
> >
> > View of the back while Im wearing it.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=back2zj.jpg
> >
> > Back of suit while lying on floor
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=backfloor5gs.jpg
> >
> > Stowing bag opened and ready to deploy :)
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=bagopen6mp.jpg
> >
> > Bag which holds the suit for storage.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=bag6mh.jpg
> >
> > Back of the storage bag
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=bagback5ab.jpg
> >
> > Close up on the serial number and packing date
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=bagserial0ll.jpg
> >
> > Side view of boot before I inflated the suit.The
> > boots have velcro snug up straps and very thick
> > soles
> > but Im not sure you would do much walking in it.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=boot1el.jpg
> >
> > Looking down at my feet while wearing it.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=boots1sb.jpg
> >
> > Lower half of the suit being worn inflated.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=bottom7nh.jpg
> >
> > Another view of the lower half.
> >
> http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=bottomfloor8ne.jpg
> >
> > Pull cords for the CO2 cartridges which inflate
> the
> > suit.They were removed for shipping; replacement
> > with
> > standard CO2 cartridges is necessary.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=co2cords8ab.jpg
> >
> > Large yellow deflation button and inflation point
> > for
> > the built in life vest.The built in life vest is a
> > seperate chamber from the rest of the suit to make
> > sure you stay afloat if one of the outer layers is
> > punctured.
> >
>
http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=deflaterbutton0ic.jpg
> >
> > Front of suit just after unpacking and before I
> > inflated it.
> >
> http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=frontfloor0ft.jpg
> >
> > This is a pic of the large air chamber located
> > behind
> > the head so that even if unconscious your head
> will
> > stay above water.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=headfloat2xc.jpg
> >
> > These are the two manual inflation points located
> > on
> > the right hand for easy access while wearing the
> > suit.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=inflators2nt.jpg
> >
> > Inside the main body of the suit while inflated.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=inside6pm.jpg
> >
> > Signal light is encased in acrylic so it can
> > withstand underwater pressures while surfacing.
> >
>
http://img157.echo.cx/my.php?image=signallight1vn.jpg
> >
> > The pouch which contains the signal light power
> > source.
> >
>
http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=lightplatespouch0ey.jpg
> >
> > Close up of the plates which react with saltwater
> > to
> > power the signal light.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=plates4lg.jpg
> >
> > Midsection of suit while laid out on the floor.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=midfloor3fn.jpg
> >
> > This is the neoprene bonnet which zips up to make
> > the
> > suit stay dry inside.
> >
>
http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=neoprenebonnet7qz.jpg
> >
> > Suit has just been removed from bag and is not
> yet
> > unfolded.
> > http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=packed4gk.jpg
> >
> > The right hand glove.
> >
>
http://img157.echo.cx/my.php?image=rightglove29gb.jpg
> >
> >
> > Here you see the right hand of the suit with the
> > outer glove removed from the wrist pouch for
> > photographing.
> > These outer gloves are located in a pouch on
> either
> > wrist to give additional exposure protection.The
> > outer
> > gloves are tethered so you cant lose them in the
> > water.
> >
> http://img26.echo.cx/my.php?image=rightglove5gz.jpg
> >
> > I am holding up my right hand to display the soft
> > inner gloves.They seem to be made of either
> leather
> > or
> > some kind of synthetic material similar to
> > leather.The
> > inner gloves are made so that you can use your
> thumb
> > and index finger.
> >
> http://img157.echo.cx/my.php?image=righthand9fk.jpg
> >
> > Rolling the suit out of its tightly packed
> > situation.
> >
> http://img157.echo.cx/my.php?image=rollingout9vk.jpg
> >
> > Close up of the large waterproof zipper which
> > closes
> > the suit.
> >
> http://img157.echo.cx/my.php?image=suitzipper6gy.jpg
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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