Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[Zef]

Does anyone know if the Waterproof Ultima Dry Gloves will fit with the SiTech Oval Ring system?

The Waterproof Ultima Dry Glove System works great with the SiTech Oval ring system. It does, however, render the system round.

There are only 2 options that maintain the oval shape and both are not recommended (Si-Tech Antares and 4th Element Ellipse).

While we have 3 sets of Waterproof Ultimas in our our arsenal, I currently use and highly recommend the Rolock 90 glove ring system. like the Ultima DGS, the Rolock 90 is designed to integrate with the Si-Tech oval ring system and is easy to set up and even easier to don/doff.

-Z

 

[Jcp2]

ORUST has been out for a few years now. Some folks have complained the neck ring is too flexible causing problems with seal retention. The other issue I have heard is that one needs to keep a stash of the clips on-hand so that if any are lost/damaged one is not up s*%t's creek.

The Si-Tech quick neck ring system is fairly flexible and does not have the issues the o-rust has. We could have gotten either in my wife's drysuit and chose the quick neck, no problems or complaints so far.

I don't think the orust ring and clip system has garnered much of a following among divers.

-Z

I will report back on the orust system once my suit comes (October). Because of the clips, a warm neck collar option was not available, as it is for the other neck collar types.

 

[admikar]

It all depends on your build. While ORUST ring is softer, clips present possible failure point.
Personally, I don't have issues with shoulder straps pressing on my Quickneck ring, but I do have broad shoulders.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

No wife and I opted for the quick neck system and it’s been great so far.

Great because of no wife? Some days I wonder what that's like, lol.

 

[Robert H. Diver]

Great because of no wife? Some days I wonder what that's like, lol.

Hahaha I left out the comma after “no.” The wife and I opted for the quick neck system. It’s a catch 22 since my wife is my dive buddy…I never have to try and find one..but if I get a new piece of gear..so does she $$$

 

[Bernhelm]

My custom Seaskin Nova arrives today! Ordered on June 5, 2022, so basically 3 months from order to delivery in California. Import fee was $130. Will report back with pics!

 

[Jcp2]

My custom Seaskin Nova arrives today! Ordered on June 5, 2022, so basically 3 months from order to delivery in California. Import fee was $130. Will report back with pics!

How was the duty collected? Payment before or at time of delivery?

 

[Robert H. Diver]

How was the duty collected? Payment before or at time of delivery?

Mine was collected before. FedEx sent an email with link to pay.

 

[Bernhelm]

How was the duty collected? Payment before or at time of delivery?

I got a UPS email this morning saying import was due and that I could either pay it online or at time of delivery. I paid online and the UPS guy dropped off the box without ringing my doorbell.

 

[RobPNW]

My custom Seaskin Nova arrives today! Ordered on June 5, 2022, so basically 3 months from order to delivery in California. Import fee was $130. Will report back with pics!

That's fast.