Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[Sebs]

Ok getting back on topic. I noticed on my recent dives that the suspender buckles really dig into my hips to the point where it's painful. Anyone else have this issue? I never noticed it before but maybe it's also because my new undersuit has buckles and they sit on top of each other... I took out the suspenders from the undersuit and will check again.

 

[dwrdnet]

Well my suit arrived and it seems to fit well. I will need to trim my neck slightly, but hopefully that won’t be that bad. I only tried on the 150 under suit, but it is great. I don’t anticipate using the 250 much, but I have it if needed.

My drysuit jet fins also arrived today. They are xl, and the installed boot is a 43 in case that helps anyone figure out sizing. All that is left is to get to the water.

 

[Boarderguy]

Well my suit arrived and it seems to fit well. I will need to trim my neck slightly, but hopefully that won’t be that bad. I only tried on the 150 under suit, but it is great. I don’t anticipate using the 250 much, but I have it if needed.

My drysuit jet fins also arrived today. They are xl, and the installed boot is a 43 in case that helps anyone figure out sizing. All that is left is to get to the water.

Nice beard! Those kubi gloves look tighter than a rookie hooker. Do you braid or tie your beard while diving? Mine goes everywhere if I don't.

 

[dwrdnet]

Nice beard! Those kubi gloves look tighter than a rookie hooker. Do you braid or tie your beard while diving? Mine goes everywhere if I don't.

The under gloves are the right size. Definitely will need to size up the outer glove, but I think it was your post who said Showa are a little shorter wider fingers?

 

[Boarderguy]

The under gloves are the right size. Definitely will need to size up the outer glove, but I think it was your post who said Showa are a little shorter wider fingers?

Yeah, showa 660 are for shorter fingers. I used a small clamp to hold the material in place while I pulled it onto the ring. You'll figure it out. It's not complicated, just a pita with the stiffer material.

 

[dwrdnet]

Nice beard! Those kubi gloves look tighter than a rookie hooker. Do you braid or tie your beard while diving? Mine goes everywhere if I don't.

I wear a hood all of the time. I have also done smaller rubber bands down it to help tame it when switching to a necklace second stage too.

 

[admikar]

@NDonahue not to hijack your own thread, would you mind telling why are you selling your drysuit?

 

[NDonahue]

@NDonahue not to hijack your own thread, would you mind telling why are you selling your drysuit?

Lost weight. The suit is perfect and I will order the exact replacement (maybe with some color this time); that’s why I’m not trying to bundle the kubi gloves.

If someone can use it, make an offer. It’s in like-new condition and I’m tossing in the new silicone neck seal so it’s ready to cut to size. Happy to actually replace the neck seal before shipping, but it’s good practice.

 

[Boarderguy]

Lost weight. The suit is perfect and I will order the exact replacement (maybe with some color this time); that’s why I’m not trying to bundle the kubi gloves.

If someone can use it, make an offer. It’s in like-new condition and I’m tossing in the new silicone neck seal so it’s ready to cut to size. Happy to actually replace the neck seal before shipping, but it’s good practice.

There are quite a few of us that fluctuate size. One of my buddies is keeping his original Seaskin for fat times and is going to order a 2nd for times when he is thinner. My girth doesn't grow much, but I've def thought about a fat version of my suit when I'm not minding what I shove down my food hole.

 

[Moonhowler]

Okay, I'm in a hurry to place my order but still can't figure a few things out. (My first dry suit). What are your opinions on these options?

1. Swap Standard Seatec Nipple for a CENJ? I haven't seen any discussion (not that I've read all 304 pages).
2. Best PValve? I've read tons on here but can't get a good read on majority opinion. Are they all of a type where you must open the valve to pee? Balanced vs unbalanced?
3. Which pockets? For now, I'm a casual rec diver who doesn't know what the future may hold.
4. Short Neck Hood or Warm Neck Hood? (I'm getting the Warm Neck Simple collar.)
5. Elasticated back panel? Sound like a good idea for gathering up loose material. Maybe I don't understand it well. I haven't seen any discussions about it yet.
6. Inflation valve comfort patch? Does it help with comfort really?
7. SITech Valve System? Is it worth the upgrade from the stock Apex?

Thanks in advance!