Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[isr_tt89]

Hello,
Great thread!
Lots of information.

Has anyone tried halo 3d with 'normal' cut and also with the 'big' cut which allows for thicker undersuit to be used?

Thanks!

 

[azstinger11]

Woohoo it arrived!!!! For the initial zipper waxing any recommendations? I have the YKK plastic zippers and it came with a beeswax bar, any particular recommendations? I thought I read somewhere for the plastic zippers to only lubricate near the docking stations then zip it up a few times?

Other than using Talc on the seals/suit any other pre-first dive recommendations?

I did get a quick neck system (no extra seals) was I supposed to get a tool with them?

 

[Sbiriguda]

the water was 43-44F. I was so warm, I wore the 150 the next day, in the same water, and was warm enough.

Wow, that is 7 Celsius degrees

 

[StefinSB]

Woohoo it arrived!!!! For the initial zipper waxing any recommendations? I have the YKK plastic zippers and it came with a beeswax bar, any particular recommendations? I thought I read somewhere for the plastic zippers to only lubricate near the docking stations then zip it up a few times?

Other than using Talc on the seals/suit any other pre-first dive recommendations?

I did get a quick neck system (no extra seals) was I supposed to get a tool with them?

You want to use the talcum on the inside of the suit. That makes it “slide” easier over your undergarments. I didn’t do that the first few dives and it made a noticeable positive difference after I finally did that.

 

[vioch]

You want to use the talcum on the inside of the suit. That makes it “slide” easier over your undergarments.

It is mainly for using with seals

 

[laikabear]

It is mainly for using with seals

Actually Seaskin recommends you talc the inside of the suit itself when you first get it.

 

[laikabear]

i have all their undies. They fit well, are warm, and wick moisture well.

I wore the 250 under my trilam last year in Lake Erie. The water was 43-44F. I was so warm, I wore the 150 the next day, in the same water, and was warm enough.

Wow, that is 7 Celsius degrees

There is considerable variation in cold tolerance among folks. And... frankly @stuartv isn't exactly the poster child for "normal." In many scenarios.

I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. For a 7C (45F) dive of an hour, I'd be wearing my wool base layer, my 250g Seaskin undergarment, and a fleecy vest from 4th Element that I have, thin wool socks under 4th E Hotfoot pro socks, dry gloves with wool undergloves, and I'd probably even get out my deadly, duck-face-inducing K-01 hood. And I'd probably still get cold.

Not that I have a great claim to normalcy either.

 

[stuartv]

Wow, that is 7 Celsius degrees

@laikabear is right. I am very cold tolerant, I think. Ample bioprene works to my advantage in cold water...

 

[stuartv]

Woohoo it arrived!!!! For the initial zipper waxing any recommendations? I have the YKK plastic zippers and it came with a beeswax bar, any particular recommendations? I thought I read somewhere for the plastic zippers to only lubricate near the docking stations then zip it up a few times?

Other than using Talc on the seals/suit any other pre-first dive recommendations?

I did get a quick neck system (no extra seals) was I supposed to get a tool with them?

My plastic zipper came with a tube of goo. My metal zipper came with a beeswax bar.

My Quick Necks came with the roller tool for installing a new seal.

I think they sent you the wrong bag of accessories.

 

[drk5036]

@laikabear is right. I am very cold tolerant, I think. Ample bioprene works to my advantage in cold water...

I have ample bioprene as well, but need to use the 150g undergarments if that temp is below 17C. Cold tolerance is a bizarre thing.