Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[Boarderguy]

I've got a longer torso and shorter legs, and I've never met a snowsuit or coveralls that fits both top and bottom, so I figure 2pc are my only good options for undergarments. A large 4E arctic with a large short legs fit well enough, with only a few inches of overlap.

I didn't even want to gamble on the SS undergarments, especially when it looks like that's where most of the duty costs are applied. Should have the drysuit in 2-3 weeks, fingers crossed their MTM shell is close enough for comfort.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but if you could use some midweight undergarments like Arctic, there is a new 2024 version out now, and the previous-gen Arctics are discounted by almost $100 at quite a few online retailers.

The made to measure aspect AND price of the SS undergarments makes them perfect for people like you and me. I'm almost 6' tall but have a 30" inseam. I sit taller than people who are 6'2 (other family). Long torso and short legs makes clothing fun...

 

[JoeTPhilly]

I've got a longer torso and shorter legs, and I've never met a snowsuit or coveralls that fits both top and bottom, so I figure 2pc are my only good options for undergarments. A large 4E arctic with a large short legs fit well enough, with only a few inches of overlap.

I didn't even want to gamble on the SS undergarments, especially when it looks like that's where most of the duty costs are applied. Should have the drysuit in 2-3 weeks, fingers crossed their MTM shell is close enough for comfort.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but if you could use some midweight undergarments like Arctic, there is a new 2024 version out now, and the previous-gen Arctics are discounted by almost $100 at quite a few online retailers.

I didn't want to order Seaskins either; mainly because I saw a few reviews where they didn't like the fit. Also, like you, I wanted a two piece set. I purchased a set of the old version Arctics when they went on sale from Scuba.com. Unfortunately, the Arctic top had a very odd fit at the neck and the pants were a bit snug. I ended up sending them back and recently ordered Seaskin 150s. Hopefully, they will fit okay.

 

[Mr.Ray]

@JoeTPhilly What's the expected delivery on just undergartments? Also 3 Months?

 

[Mr.Ray]

My next email will contain the question, witch side on and witch side along is.

My guess is, along is the side you see when the zipper is closed. I can imagine lube on the connecting elements can interfere with the sealing function of the zipper.

I've forgotten to give a feedback on my 2nd e-mail. YKK've explained along the zipper is the edge of the zipper. The lube shouldn't be on the full area of the (closed*) plastic Aquasel zipper.

*that's how i interpret their answer

Spoiler: German answer

(...) vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback.

Es wird empfohlen, das Schmiermittel entlang der Reißverschluss-Elemente (am Rand der Elemente) aufzutragen, und nicht direkt (ganzflächig) auf die Elemente aufzutragen.

Bei Fragen stehen wir Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards,

XXXXXXXX
- Marketing –

YKK DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
(...)

 

[JoeTPhilly]

@JoeTPhilly What's the expected delivery on just undergartments? Also 3 Months?

No, just 4 or 5 weeks for undergarments!

 

[eja12a]

Well this sub convinced me. Just placed my order last night for a nova. Looking forward to trying it out!

 

[Boarderguy]

Well this sub convinced me. Just placed my order last night for a nova. Looking forward to trying it out!

What'd you order? We need details to make you second guess everything!

 

[eja12a]

What'd you order? We need details to make you second guess everything!

Haha of course I haven’t been doing that quite enough yet…

All black with gray stitching
Telescopic torso
Plastic zip with cover
Light monkey balanced p valve
Hose tidy
Orust neck system
SLAGGO wrist rings
DIR dump
Comfort inflation patch
Neoprene socks
Kevlar knee pads
40mm suspenders
Left&right expedition pockets
Computer straps
No logos/reflective tape

And for reference I’m a Florida cave diver so water temps are 68-72 year round

 

[Boarderguy]

Haha of course I haven’t been doing that quite enough yet…

All black with gray stitching
Telescopic torso
Plastic zip with cover
Light monkey balanced p valve
Hose tidy
Orust neck system
SLAGGO wrist rings
DIR dump
Comfort inflation patch
Neoprene socks
Kevlar knee pads
40mm suspenders
Left&right expedition pockets
Computer straps
No logos/reflective tape

And for reference I’m a Florida cave diver so water temps are 68-72 year round

Nice sounding suit! Are you narrow in the shoulders or female? Only reason I ask is the orust system works great for those but you are at risk of losing those stupid clips. Sitech quick neck is almost the go to choice for standard breadth shouldered men.

 

[eja12a]

Nice sounding suit! Are you narrow in the shoulders or female? Only reason I ask is the orust system works great for those but you are at risk of losing those stupid clips. Sitech quick neck is almost the go to choice for standard breadth shouldered men.

I am not, am an average dude. I did buy extra clips in case I lose them. TBH I wasn’t sure which of the 2 systems to go with. I had heard the orust is more flexible so that’s why I chose it.