I'm going on a 3-day live aboard in the Channel Islands at the end of the month so I'm finally getting a p-valve (two actually, one in my new suit and I'm putting one in my old suit). I've talked with trusted friends about various options, and now I want to see what the rest of the club's experiences have been. Airsix :luv: and I :angry: are going to be installing them on our suits at the same time (romantic, I know
) so if you have suggestions on installation techniques, we'd appreciate those too (I've been told RTV over Aquaseal and to use a hole-punch). Ok, so really Ben is going to install them both, and I'm just going to "help." 
Peter - if you want to come join our hole-punching p-valve installation party, you're welcome to.I've heard the stories, I know Steding wears an XXXXL (just ask him)
, I know Pez doesn't like glue :pinch: , and I've heard about the benefits of shaving both on removing the cath and for that optical inch 
(thanks Chris). I'm interested in your experiences in using them, applying and removing the caths, peeing underwater, connecting to the hose (quick disconnect versus not, etc.), cleaning the hose, any UTI issues (any info from Lynne & Val on what to look for here is appreciated!), and anything else you can come up with. I'm also including the She-P in this discussion as I'm sure there are ladies among us here who are interested in that too and I'm sure Laura can answer questions there. 
I'm also interested in multi-day use where you're applying and removing one each day for several days and any other tips for prolonged use.So male, female, or Joe, what have your experiences been, what works, what do you prefer, what can't you stand, what else? Also, what's the learning curve for peeing? I know there is at least ONE person
in my group of friends who simply can't bring himself to pee despite trying, and then there's Pez who will tell you he starts peeing, and when he's finished. 
Hydration is important for general health and especially for dive safety. P-valves allow the diver to hydrate appropriately, which, at least in my opinion, makes the dive safer... especially on longer and deeper dives where more inert gas is being introduced. It also makes the dive more comfortable, which is always a good thing.
Buckle up folks, here we go!!
with water and drink it, not snort the powder directly from the packet, right? 
" - Spatman
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