Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[longk14]

I didn't have any print instructions with my Rolocks (got 'em secondhand, so dunno if they even come with print docs), so I watched the online video instructions.

Like Litefoot, I found the video to be vague about the seals' positioning, but what's more, the video was also vague about which way the gloves should face. Specifically, should the dots be on the palm side or the back-of-hand side? I ended up with them on the palm side, and I'm wondering if I got them right.

Or does it even matter?

 

[longk14]

dots on top of hand and wrist

 

[rob.mwpropane]

On the Rolocks, do the wrist seals get installed as in A or B? The instructions are a bit ambiguous. Thank you!View attachment 829498

I prefer A lol, but B works. I apply a light coat of silicone, same stuff I linked before to the seal so it slides in easy.

 

[Boarderguy]

While getting my kit ready this AM I had an epiphany for those having trouble with the female dry break side. You need the male side to be 3/8 to properly fit the cath outlet. The female can be downsized to 5/16 to better fit the tube.

 

[Boarderguy]

Dove my 250 undergarment today and it's freaking warm. Damn near sweating in 47° water. It's a puffy sob for sure.

 

[Litefoot]

I have stiff arthritic fingers which don’t give me much leverage. I bought this to help me change out gloves and wrist seals.

Nylon Pry Bar Installer Kit, 4 Piece

Amazing deals on this at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Litefoot]

Dove my 250 undergarment today and it's freaking warm. Damn near sweating in 47° water. It's a puffy sob for sure.

Did you notice any difference venting your suit with the thicker undergarment?

 

[Boarderguy]

Did you notice any difference venting your suit with the thicker undergarment?

Venting was exactly the same. I added 2lbs going from 150 to 250 and it seemed about right. I did not get room for thick undergarments and the 250 is on the verge of being too much. The arms are a bit restrictive with the thumb loops but were fine when I didn't use them.

 

[piranhaman00]

Dove my 250 undergarment today and it's freaking warm. Damn near sweating in 47° water. It's a puffy sob for sure.

I got only the 250 but also the extra thick undies allowance. My DB gets cold very easy so happy with that , hoping I don’t get too warm!

 

[Mr.Ray]

Yes!!!
Finally my suit arrived.

Got a 470 EUR bill for the duties. On top of the 1420 EUR pricetag.

After swimming 1k at pool training, I finally got to lay hands on it.

I've got the 250 gr undies, there pretty warm, doffing them was almost impossible on my own.

The Nova fits like a glove. The socks were pretty roomy. Lots of room for thick socks.

Can't wait to get it wet.