Efka76
Contributor
After exactly 3 months from order date my brand new made-to-measure Seaskin Nova drysuit arrived. I opted almost for all options except for pee valve and back reinforcement. Also, other things (undergarment, base layer, boots) arrived in the same package as well. So first impression is the following:
1) Seaskin base layer (pants and top): pants could be a bit longer, however, current length is OK as well. No pros and cons, just simple, not expensive base layer which purpose to provide a minimal thermal protection and to take sweat from the skin.
2) Seaskin 250 g Thinsulate undergarment - it was supposed to be made to measure, however, I think it is slightly too bulky. Maybe the fact that I lost 6 kg since measurement date also had impact to that as well
Undergarment seems really well made and warm. At least at home I could stay in it and drysuit for 5 min..... then it became to warm. I guess it will be really good for chilly Scottish waters (temp +5 C / +10 C). Yes, it is more bulky comparing with 4th Element undersuits, however, price is more than twice less.
3) Seaskin Nova drysuit: seems very well made, Kubi glove system is wonderful. Also, there are a plenty of reflective materials, which should increase my visibility in murky water. Drysuit looks nice, sturdy, did not feel any restrictions in hands or legs. If if does not leak, then I can say that it is really good drysuit. It comes together with bag which transforms to changing mat - very convenient.
4) Aqualung Evo 4 rock boots - seems very quality and sturdy, fit really well with Seaskin drysuit compressed neopren socks.
5) Seaskin hood - has good neck protection, however hole for face seems quite small. Will see how that will changes after few dives and hood usage.
So far first impression is really good, things seems are quality and significantly less expensive than Otter, Waterproof, Santi and other well known brands. On Saturday I will have BSAC Practical Rescue Management course and will try drysuit in a water. Unfortunately this course is run on land and mainly on water surface and not so much diving will be involved. After few weeks will be able fully explore how is diving with this drysuit.
1) Seaskin base layer (pants and top): pants could be a bit longer, however, current length is OK as well. No pros and cons, just simple, not expensive base layer which purpose to provide a minimal thermal protection and to take sweat from the skin.
2) Seaskin 250 g Thinsulate undergarment - it was supposed to be made to measure, however, I think it is slightly too bulky. Maybe the fact that I lost 6 kg since measurement date also had impact to that as well
Undergarment seems really well made and warm. At least at home I could stay in it and drysuit for 5 min..... then it became to warm. I guess it will be really good for chilly Scottish waters (temp +5 C / +10 C). Yes, it is more bulky comparing with 4th Element undersuits, however, price is more than twice less.3) Seaskin Nova drysuit: seems very well made, Kubi glove system is wonderful. Also, there are a plenty of reflective materials, which should increase my visibility in murky water. Drysuit looks nice, sturdy, did not feel any restrictions in hands or legs. If if does not leak, then I can say that it is really good drysuit. It comes together with bag which transforms to changing mat - very convenient.
4) Aqualung Evo 4 rock boots - seems very quality and sturdy, fit really well with Seaskin drysuit compressed neopren socks.
5) Seaskin hood - has good neck protection, however hole for face seems quite small. Will see how that will changes after few dives and hood usage.
So far first impression is really good, things seems are quality and significantly less expensive than Otter, Waterproof, Santi and other well known brands. On Saturday I will have BSAC Practical Rescue Management course and will try drysuit in a water. Unfortunately this course is run on land and mainly on water surface and not so much diving will be involved. After few weeks will be able fully explore how is diving with this drysuit.
