Whites Diving Press Releases

whites fusion tech

2009-08-11T19:31:59Z

Slide into Whites’ new Fusion Tech and risk looking like a comic-book super- hero, but then again, you’ll have the moves to match. Sweet! key features A radical departure from traditional laminate suits, the Fusion Tech uses Whites’ new DryCORE technology. A loose-cut, heavy-duty inter- nal bladder, complete with latex seals, soft sock feet and a dry zipper, provides a water- proof barrier. The super-stretchy and exte- rior fabric moves independently of the inter- nal bladder and is attached by Velcro at the wrists, ankles and zipper. The result? A super form-fitting drysuit with incredible freedom of movement. Three exterior skins are avail- able (sport, technical and SAR). Also notable: The Fusion Tech’s zipper is placed at the suit’s top, running from one shoulder and around the chest to the other, to form a flip-top design. For insulation, we had Whites’ MK3 Pri- maloft Undergarment, which sandwiches Primaloft insulation between a nylon shell and inner fleece lining. Stretch panels add better mobility, and the suit naturally wicks away moisture. Finally, footwear consisted of Whites’ EVO3 Boots, with neoprene soft socks for insulation. diver impressions To put it simply, we’re sold. The DryCORE concept works like a champ. The outer skin has incredible stretch, so it’s easy to move in, and it also excels at compressing the inner bladder, making the Fusion Tech by far the most streamlined and comfortable suit we’ve ever used. This really paid off in the water. We were also instant fans of the unique zipper placement, which is great for donning, but also means you can unzip, flick the top back and walk around without half the suit dragging around. The Pri- maloft Undergarment and EVO3 Boots are both well suited to the Fusion, although the boots take a bit of effort to lace up. Optional leg pockets are available. msrp $1,598 (suit) $449 (undergarment) $158 (boots) contact sportdiver.com/whites Circle #156 on page 99 for manufacturer info

SiTech Inflator Hose Recall

2009-04-09T18:28:43Z

SiTech, a manufacturer of Inflation valves, exhaust valves, inflator hoses etc. has issued a hose recall on all inflator hoses distributed between June 2006, and the present. The recall involves a plastic flow restrictor in the threaded end of affected inflator hoses. This flow restrictor may become dislodged from the hose, enter the 1st stage therefore restricting the airflow to the second stage. This is a potentially fatal hazard.

The following is a list of instructions regarding a SiTech inflator hose recall, issued by SiTech. Please follow the below instructions to ensure your hose is no longer in question, please review all instructions before beginning.

• Inspect your inflator hose at the threaded end for a batch number.
• Compare the number on the hose with the list of recalled numbers issued by SiTech.
• If your hose is within the affected hoses, take your regulator to your nearest Whites dealer for the following service.
• Remove the hose from your regulator 1st stage.
• Inspect the threaded end of the inflator hose for the flow restrictor. If the restrictor is present complete the following 3 steps:
• Remove the flow restrictor as indicted on the SiTech website or follow the video from YouTube.
• Before reinstalling the hose on your 1st stage, a dot needs to be punched on the threaded end hex nut on the flat of the hex next to the batch number, use a nail punch or an awl - This dot indicates that the hose has been checked and is no longer in question.
• Reinstall the hose onto the 1st stage.
• If the inspection of the hose and the batch number indicates there should be a flow restrictor and one is not present, and the hex does not have the punched dot, then all hoses & regulator first/second stages must be inspected by an authorized regulator technician to ensure the restrictor in question is not in the regulator. The high pressure portion of the 1st stage does not need to be inspected.
• Once the regulator and hoses have been inspected, punch a dot on the hex next to the batch number to ensure that the hose is no longer in question.
• If a flow restrictor was not present but was listed as an affected hose, fill out the attached paperwork and submit to SiTech.

FAQ’s

As a consumer can I do this myself?
All consumers should take their regulator into their nearest Whites dealer; the dealer will inspect the regulator for the flow restrictor in question.
How do I remove a restrictor from the inside of a hose?
The second stage hoses should be disconnected from both the first and second stages (primary and alternate). Using a low pressure air gun, blow air through the end of the hose to dislodge the restrictor (air should flow freely through the hose)
Do I have to have my 2nd stages inspected as well?
It would be highly unlikely that a flow restrictor could enter the inside of a second stage; however an authorized regulator technician should inspect the second stage to be sure.

Download form

Download Interpretation of batchcode

More information can be found on the SiTech Website www.sitech.se

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Whites Manufacturing directly

John Drewniak Joins the Whites Manufacturing Ltd. Public Safety & Commercial Divisions

2009-02-15T19:30:30Z

John Drewniak, formerly with Trelleborg-Viking, has recently joined the
staff of Whites Manufacturing Ltd., one of the leading drysuit manufacturers
in the world.

Drewniak, who was formerly with Trelleborg-Viking, joined Whites (after
considering and interviewing with other manufacturers) for their
progressive approach to the industry and innovative manufacturing
techniques. “Whites has a range of products that are unique in the industry,
from their Fusion suit for sport diving to their Hazmat suit for professional
divers, there is no other dry suit manufacturer who has the capability to
introduce new products as rapidly as Whites,” explains Drewniak. “The
Whites Hazmat suit is the only dry suit material that has been tested
against the proposed National Fire Protection Association Standard 1953
and has withstood 100% concentrations of aggressive chemicals like
acetone, acetonitrile, N-hexane, and toluene. Whites is the only
manufacturer to date willing to spend the money to be able to give public
safety and commercial divers the peace of mind required to dive with
confidence when encountering chemicals of these types.”

Drewniak will be representing Whites throughout the United States,
concentrating on the public-safety diving and commercial sectors. He is
available for consultations and to present seminars on contaminated water
diving. Based out of New Hampshire, Drewniak can be reached at
johnd@whitesdiving.com Telephone: 603-545-9388.

For more information on Whites Manufacturing, visit their website at
www.whitesdiving.com. Whites has a long history in the drysuit business,
going back to 1956 when Frank White Senior started the company. Whites
was the first wetsuit manufacturer in Canada, and the first drysuit
manufacturer in North America. They now have well established
recreational, technical, commercial, public safety and military divisions.