Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[Boarderguy]

So, how bout those drysuits... mine was damp in the legs/feet last night when I pulled it off the drying rack. I got a little overzealous in my rinse and didn't realize the inside was partly rinsed as well. Spent Sat - Tue inside and upside down so only needed a few hand towels to remove the moisture. Diving this afternoon so I'll know for sure then.

 

[Litefoot]

@Boarderguy

 

[lexvil]

So, how bout those drysuits... mine was damp in the legs/feet last night when I pulled it off the drying rack. I got a little overzealous in my rinse and didn't realize the inside was partly rinsed as well. Spent Sat - Tue inside and upside down so only needed a few hand towels to remove the moisture. Diving this afternoon so I'll know for sure then.

Let the undies soak it up

 

[admikar]

Just don't plumb in and let it rip

 

[Boarderguy]

Let the undies soak it up

Undies are Seaskin. Thinsulate with a smooth non-absorbent exterior.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

So, how bout those drysuits... mine was damp in the legs/feet last night when I pulled it off the drying rack. I got a little overzealous in my rinse and didn't realize the inside was partly rinsed as well. Spent Sat - Tue inside and upside down so only needed a few hand towels to remove the moisture. Diving this afternoon so I'll know for sure then.

Why do you rinse? Is it because you only dive salt?

I used to rinse all my gear, but now I just plan to do a fresh water dive sooner than later and that works.

 

[Boarderguy]

Why do you rinse? Is it because you only dive salt?

I used to rinse all my gear, but now I just plan to do a fresh water dive sooner than later and that works.

Yes, maybe 2 or 3 fresh dives per year and rest are salt. My next dives are never set in stone so I rinse and flush everything after each dive day/trip. I've had everything sit in my bin for 2 weeks because I'd planned to dive 2 days later but somebody said it would be a bad idea to go...

 

[Litefoot]

I ordered the Seaskin short neck hood, which is supposed to be MTM. It is far too small. I’ll try to stretch it, but if that doesn’t work, I’ll offer it up to anyone here who wants it. What dry suit hoods (5mm) do you recommend? The K01 hoods look nice, but $$$$.

 

[mje113]

I ordered the Seaskin short neck hood, which is supposed to be MTM. It is far too small. I’ll try to stretch it, but if that doesn’t work, I’ll offer it up to anyone here who wants it. What dry suit hoods (5mm) do you recommend? The K01 hoods look nice, but $$$$.

In what way is it too small? I think the face hole is an intentionally small opening with the expectation you're going to trim it. I know I felt like mine was way off when I first donned it, but I did some substantial trimming and not it fits pretty well.

 

[Litefoot]

In what way is it too small? I think the face hole is an intentionally small opening with the expectation you're going to trim it. I know I felt like mine was way off when I first donned it, but I did some substantial trimming and not it fits pretty well.

When you trimmed it, I assume you used scissors? Did you trim an equal amount all around the opening, say around an inch, to start? I just noticed how much of the tightness across the forehead might be relieved by opening the hole a little.