Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[piranhaman00]

Yes I plan to order the 250s, anyone else get extra room? Is it better to be snug or too big?

 

[rob.mwpropane]

If you'll be diving anywhere near coldish water, I'd get the extra room. I got it and it feels snug even with their 250gm undergarment.

I'm going to be buying a 400+ undergarment in a few weeks and really hope it fits.

It will fit, but obviously be tighter.

I have worn mine with both Halo 3D and then the Arctic top. It was snug but worked, and I was super warm.

I would not get it without the extra room. But I know there's others that are good without it.

I really like the idea of measuring through a week ~ 3 or more times and going with the largest measurement you come up with. Mine sometimes feel snug

 

[lexvil]

Ok I have my final specs, if anyone has time to look over quick and give any feedback! Thank you!

Fully Tele Torso
Main body Dry zip
YKK Zipper
No P Valve
Quick Neck System
Warm Neck Simple
Sitech QCS Oval Cuff
Dump DIR
SiTech Valve System
Inflation Patch
Neoprene Socks
No Reinforcement
40 mm Braces
No logos
1 expedition pocket

I would suggest the pee valve, it’s a lot cheaper this way and even if you don’t use it due to fear of glueing something to “yourself” it will be there for that time that you get tired of diapers.

i also don’t bother with the warm neck since it can complicate repairs, get a neoprene neck seal from waterproof (aqualung make a version too that is cheaper, I have one but haven’t tried it yet)

I prefer the standard dump location, I’m used to it but you’ll get used to whichever you choose.

inflation patch is not necessary and neither is the wider suspenders. No need for the extra reinforcements for most people, not worth the $.

I haven’t opted for the extra room on any of my 3 suits but I doubt it will complicate things if you get it and don’t need it.

one zippered pocket is enough for me.

 

[Boarderguy]

inflation patch is not necessary and neither is the wider suspenders. No need for the extra reinforcements for most people, not worth the $.

The patch is nice because you don't get the inflator pressed into your sternum. It's $5 and velcro attached. The wider suspenders may hold up better in the long run since there is more material to support the suit.

 

[lexvil]

The patch is nice because you don't get the inflator pressed into your sternum. It's $5 and velcro attached. The wider suspenders may hold up better in the long run since there is more material to support the suit.

Maybe, I’ve ever felt the inflator and starting to question the need for suspenders at all, they really serve no purpose for me, since fully embracing the pee valve I don’t open the suit between dives, I’m tempted to cut them off.

 

[Boarderguy]

Maybe, I’ve ever felt the inflator and starting to question the need for suspenders at all, they really serve no purpose for me, since fully embracing the pee valve I don’t open the suit between dives, I’m tempted to cut them off.

My suspenders get used during SI and while finishing my setup. I have the suit on but the top hanging with sleeves tucked into my suspenders.

 

[stuartv]

If your baseline is going to be 250gsm undies (which, living and diving up near DRiS, sounds logical), get the extra room allowance.

Get the pee valve. You shouldn't even need to plug it when you're not using it. By the time you realize that it's something you want, you'll be hating the money it will cost and especially the time it will take to get it done. The only real downside to getting it is the extra potential for a leak from that area. But, if done at the factory, that is your best shot at not having a leak there. It will definitely cost a nice chunk less to just get it done as part of the suit build.

Get 2 pockets. No real downside other than a small extra cost.

 

[davecampbell]

I've yet to use the pee valve on my current suit (in 3 years) but still glad I got it done. My wife hasn't used hers, and due to the "female complications" will likely never use hers. With that said, we just ordered our second Novas, and again included the pee valves. It's just too cheap and easy now to not do it from Seaskin. We went with the Trigons, and don't even plug them off. Never had an issue at all.

 

[piranhaman00]

Thanks everyone,

What the hell is 3d secure payment? My payment is rejected because I am not set up, but my bank has no idea what it is. ugh

 

[Boarderguy]

Thanks everyone,

What the hell is 3d secure payment? My payment is rejected because I am not set up, but my bank has no idea what it is. ugh

I just used my credit card and had no issue. Maybe try linking your card to PayPal and use that? They are a UK business so that may be part of it.