Scubapro Everdry 4 Drysuit - Review & Input

[N2DeepInAz]

I just ordered one of these as well, kindof on a whim just to see what it's like in a neoprene DS. Plus I couldn't pass up the great pricing on it. I'll report back once I've received it and had a chance to dive it. I'll dive it here in my local lake and then shortly after than in San Diego.

Will report back soon....

 

[Ren127]

@cph- this suit has a reverse roll neoprene neck seal- not a latex seal. In this case it should be rolled inward.

I ended up buying the everdry 4 and am going on my drysuit checkout dive in just a few hours - Scubapro now has a few random sizes in stock (lucky for me - they had my size). So far I really like the suit- agree with the other post that it can be hard to get the suit to vent out of the arm vent sometimes.

 

[tflaris]

I got an Everdry 4 Drysuit also, probably at the same LDS as Freezerbrn. I recently dove in 55 degree water with some Harbor Patrol commercial divers wearing 7mm wetsuits on a night check out dive. They bailed out early because they were cold; I was nice and toasty.

As a matter of fact, I was so warm I am going to try it without the undergarmet that came with the suit. I strongly recommend taking the course because it is tricky to manage buoyancy control, especially when the air collects in your feet.

I did get some water in my suit on one dive, probably from air escaping out the neck seal. The LDS salesman told me to fold the neck seal over and tuck it next to my skin (like cuffing pants, but reversed). I don't think this is right, does anyone know? (Scubapro manual is moot on this point.)

Fold it in towards your neck. It's just like the Novia Scotia Semi Dry.


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[Freezerbrn]

Okay, I am going to wake up and old post. I dove the Everdry4 again. (2) dives at Casino Point Catalina Island. Temps were around 54 degrees at 80fsw. I was warm with the Climatic undergarment and whites 3mm booties. Looking up down, reaching back for the valves, all with no leaks. I was very damp from sweat. Mostly due to donning the suit before the dive.

Cons: Back entry is really a pita. There is no way at all to avoid the need for a buddy to zip ya. Solo divers don't even think about buying this suit. I am actually selling mine soon. I just don't like the struggle and working up a sweat getting in and out. I should call it a damp suit lol. The dump valve position is a bit too forward to dump in a horizontal position easily. Trying to move the air bubble for venting requires some tricky moves.

Pros: Warm snug wetsuit like feel, no drag in the water, and durable. It's a good quality suit and looks stylish. An XL will fit a 6'3" 210 frame just right. That's about the max for XL FYI. It you like the wetsuit feel and want to stay dry when cost is an issue, then this suit is for you (if you have a friend to zip you up).

 

[Tanja C]

I agree. I have been diving one of these for a few years now, and for me it was a good (and cheap) first dry suit. But I'm now looking to sell mine too. It has kept me warm and dry though, but it's time to move on.

I also find the dump valve a pain as it is just too far forward. When I try to vent with my twins on its even worse. But my body contorting venting moves seem to give my dive buddy a good laugh

I agree that it takes ages to dry, and as I have the boots attached I can't turn it all the way inside out, which also makes drying it quicky impossibble. I bought mine off the rack and the boots are a little too large for me (but as I said, it was cheap).

As you said, it keeps you warm and dry, looks pretty good and is not to expensive. It all depend on what you are looking for in a suit I guess.

Happy diving
Tanja C

 

[johnmckenzie]

No experience with it. But I found a review via google.
DRY SUIT SCUBAPRO EVERDRY 4 - Divernet

I may have a suggestion if you can't make a decision. A 7mm suit (custom or stock) with a hooded vest is pretty warm here in Monterey (Northern CA)
And if you ever decide to go to say the Mediterranean (60-65 in october) you can use a 7mm as well and be rather toasty.

I think if it's cheaper and you think you can handle the "cold" a 7mm is more versatile in different locales than a dry suit.
Unless you plan on taking up ice diving. ;D

I drysuit is a much better choice for multiple climates. I dive a Whites Fusion Drysuit and have used it in full comfort from 41 deg F water in Canada to 80 deg F water in Grand Cayman. In the Caymans, the divers with 5 mills were freezing after two dives because it was window on the surface. We were totally comfortable and were able to pop of the suite and head right to lunch while other were showing. I am sure the ScubaPro Everdry 4 would be grand in both Monterrey and the Mediterranean. Plus the Fusion drysuit with a sport skin is only 4 lbs and drys quickly - great for travel.

 

[jnowak100]

I bought a Scubapro Everdry 4 recently, and it is a great suit for me. I have 15 dives on the suit in the last 2 months. water temperatures at Dutch Springs PA have been 41 at bottom and upper 60's at surface. layering thin thermal underwear allows for adjustment for different temps. I bought a relatively form fitting size that suited me well. I have the neoprene socks so I just use a pair of zippered wet suit boots over the sock. I turn it inside out to dry. Have not had any problems yet, keeps me warm and dry. find it much easier to swim in than several trilaminates I had tried. Have not had any difficulty donning or removing the suit. Very pleased. But any suit wet or dry is very much a matter of personal FIT, and personal experience with the suit.