Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[rob.mwpropane]

I don’t dive in super cold water like Rob does because F that!

I counted once.... about 7 million places warmer to dive then here!

I do enjoy no humidity cold water diving, just something adventurous and magical about the ice forming on the suit when you climb out.

 

[stuartv]

I do enjoy no humidity cold water diving, just something adventurous and magical about the ice forming on the suit when you climb out.

I don’t dive in super cold water like Rob does because F that!

What he said.

 

[lexvil]

I counted once.... about 7 million places warmer to dive then here!

I do enjoy no humidity cold water diving, just something adventurous and magical about the ice forming on the suit when you climb out.

Triple FFF THAT!

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Triple FFF THAT!

I did get cold at around 45 min in so we went and got soup!

In anticipation I tried my Arctic over top of my Halo 3D a few weeks ago and I stayed really toasty in 42F for over an hour and it felt great... so fingers crossed I'm ready!

 

[ctinny]

Has anyone else had a problem with the suspenders being really slippery?

I keep coming up from a dive to find that my suspenders have loosened if not completely fallen out of the buckles. I can sew the ends back to keep them from coming out, but has anyone found a good solution to avoid the issue with the suspenders loosening? Thanks!

 

[lexvil]

Has anyone else had a problem with the suspenders being really slippery?

I keep coming up from a dive to find that my suspenders have loosened if not completely fallen out of the buckles. I can sew the ends back to keep them from coming out, but has anyone found a good solution to avoid the issue with the suspenders loosening? Thanks!

I tie a simple overhand knot, after a while they relax and stop doing it, also don’t wear them to tight.

 

[Litefoot]

I just got my confirmation email today, and I have to send in a couple of measurement corrections, and I am in deep debate if I should do the add extra room option. I am shorter with a bigger midsection and thighs. I believe I saw somewhere in this thread, that the extra space option is something like 4cm across the chest, 2 on the biceps etc. Are there any of the bigger fellas who got a suit and regret not getting the extra room option? I ordered a 150 and 250 undergarments along with the suit, but I just can't decide the right way to go for this.

Did you get a projected ship date with the email?

 

[Boarderguy]

Has anyone else had a problem with the suspenders being really slippery?

I keep coming up from a dive to find that my suspenders have loosened if not completely fallen out of the buckles. I can sew the ends back to keep them from coming out, but has anyone found a good solution to avoid the issue with the suspenders loosening? Thanks!

They will loosen a bit until they get stretched out and the buckle can grab them. Mine don't move anymore after 9 months of use. To keep them on your shoulders while in a slippery undergarment make sure you have the back brace adjusted near the middle of your shoulder blades.

 

[jstreetley]

Has anyone else had a problem with the suspenders being really slippery?

I keep coming up from a dive to find that my suspenders have loosened if not completely fallen out of the buckles. I can sew the ends back to keep them from coming out, but has anyone found a good solution to avoid the issue with the suspenders loosening? Thanks!

Yup, quite a few of us. First, check it's weaved it the right way through the buckle to start with. I'm not 100% sure but I think Seaskin weaved mine wrong and and it kept popping out and I just put it back how they had it, so the cycle continued.
To really make it foolproof, put a couple of plastic triglides on. I bought these as I am in the UK but I'm sure you can find a local source. Black Delrin Plastic Triglide Slide Buckles 10mm, 15, 20, 25, 38 and 50mm | eBay

 

[stuartv]

Yup, quite a few of us. First, check it's weaved it the right way through the buckle to start with. I'm not 100% sure but I think Seaskin weaved mine wrong and and it kept popping out and I just put it back how they had it, so the cycle continued.
To really make it foolproof, put a couple of plastic triglides on. I bought these as I am in the UK but I'm sure you can find a local source. Black Delrin Plastic Triglide Slide Buckles 10mm, 15, 20, 25, 38 and 50mm | eBay

^this.