Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[Chris H]

In theory. I did just that and ended up with a boot that is too tight, especially when used with a thick wool sock. I hope they'll stretch a little bit after a few more dives.

Mine were tight with wool socks, but not with actual drysuit booties. I have the Fourth Element booties. Both kinds. It may have been the way the sock was binding in the boot. There are also some thin rubber insoles in the boots. Mine came out, but if yours are still there, you could remove them for a few cm more space.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

I paid $53 Customs fees directly to Fed Ex, in addition to whatever the actual shipping was. There were no hidden fees.

When did you order yours and how long did it take to get? I need a backup suit for some cave action in the fall. Think this might do the trick.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

Side not... can someone explain the

Elasticated Back Panel​

 

[lexvil]

Side not... can someone explain the

Elasticated Back Panel​

They have a pic, it looks to be some sort of dry land accessory to make the suit look better, I assume it’s attached to the suit in several places to “gather” the material.

 

[Chris H]

When did you order yours and how long did it take to get? I need a backup suit for some cave action in the fall. Think this might do the trick.

I ordered November 24, 2021 and I think it shipped February 9, 2022. It was within 10 days of their promised date. A friend just received his suit and I think it was actually a bit before the date they promised. I have zero regrets going with a Seaskin Nova.

 

[admikar]

Mine was about 3 weeks late. Seaskin stated that they were waiting on Aqualung to deliver their stuff from France (and I still didn't get my extended inflator hose)

 

[Robert H. Diver]

Any issues with shipping? I see some people got a big bill later? What did you do?

No issues. I had to pay a duty of about $90 through FedEx, but that’s because I ordered 2 suits.

 

[Robert H. Diver]

Side not... can someone explain the

Elasticated Back Panel​

It’s mainly for women, got it on my wife’s suit and she likes it, I didn’t get it for mine.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

It’s mainly for women, got it on my wife’s suit and she likes it, I didn’t get it for mine.

So it's for looks? I'm trying to understand the scope of it?

 

[lexvil]

So it's for looks? I'm trying to understand the scope of it?

It’s not costly but I don’t see any need