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Review Seaskin Nova drysuit
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I've never seen one posted, and I'm curious about the grey and the green myself.
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DivingLane
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Okay, after reviewing many of the posts, not all, good lord, I am thinking of the following add ons:
- Fully Telescopic Torso
- Main Body Dry Zip Cover
- Quick Neck system with Silflex seal
- Kubi Fitted Dry Cuff System
- Neo Kubi Ring Covers
- Change Mat Drysuit Bag Upgrade
- Both outside Bellows Pockets
DrakeTheDiver
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I have the large bellows pockets. If I were to do it again I would go for the expedition pockets, they are a bit larger and have more organization. There is legit no reason not to, your already going to have drag and cost difference is negligible. The large bellows are actually fairly small and if I were to need to carry more gear, I may not actually be able to fit. For reference I carry 1 spare light, 1 6 foot DSMB with Spool, and 1 Bolt snap, I could maybe fit another small DSMB but it would be tight. I could probably do 2 additional Spools if needed. But again if I loaded it up like that, I would have to pull everything out any time I needed something.
DivingLane
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Gotcha! Everything else looking ok?
What spare parts should I get?
Undergaments? Is just the Seaskin Undersuit High Wick Thinsulate 250 good for me here in 52 to 65 degree water?
Also added the Kubi Fitted Dry Glove System Glove Set Only - 90mm - Extra Large
DrakeTheDiver
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I got the antares seal system, its worked fine so far, common opinion is that they suck and will fail, I haven't had issues. I would order a full set of extra seals, nice to have if you rip one, can swap out super quick. I haven't used Kubi rings, however if they have a way to purchase just a second set of gloves and rings for the glove side I would do that. It is super nice to have a hot spare ready if something does rip, and you can do 2 different sized dry gloves based on what liner you will use. Also consider a hot neck, either one is fine, I have the standard version, that way you can tuck a hood, you will notice a difference in warmth at the neck if you don't do this at least I did the few times I wore my hood not tucked in. I wear US military surplus waffle tops and bottoms with wool socks and weasel extreme booties down to 60 degrees, stay pretty warm especially if working, that's like $50 instead of the amount seaskin charges. I have a Fourth Element Halo AR for colder and can combine both when temps are down in the 30's. I did take my waffles only down to 45 degrees on a working dive recently, didn't realize it was that cold below the thermocline, was manageable for the short time I was down (20 Minutes), was also amped up since I was working, YMMV. I would also recommend neoprene socks and rock boots, gives you more flexibility and if sizing is off you aren't screwed, I use Walmart brand knock off converse, rip the insoles out until its just fabric and rubber, drilled some holes, have worked better than any other rock boots I have used. If I wear them out, I just get a new pair for like $15. Also make sure to get a hood if you don't have one, and expect to maybe need a different fin, I found I didn't need the RK3HD that I figured I would, instead I have had great luck with the Dive Rite XT fins and they have fit my "rock boots" perfectly.
Alekseolsen
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Just another datapoint, i dont have very large hands, but the "extra large" Kubi gloves are waaay to small for any sort of liners.
Just my opinion, get QCS oval rather than KUBI, you will have several dryglove types to choose from and than get Rolock 90’s and stop choosing.
I have you to see a need for two pockets, it’s one of those things that some people, once they have them they start looking for stuff to put in them.
Pee valve!!!
Don’t waste time on the warm necks, get a waterproof neoprene neck seal to install in the quick neck, all of the extra glued on stuff will just make future repairs more difficult.
I 100% second all of the above. I use and love Rolock 90 glove rings, swear by waterproof brand neoprene replaceable neck seals as better than silicone in every way (you'll get a silicone seal with the quick neck system, so you can make your own call), and I don't mind being the last back on the boat because I already relieved myself once or twice during decompression (I am definitely on team p-valve). Even big expedition pockets could be bigger IMO, definitely wouldn't want to go smaller.
You didn't mention tech boots or neo socks. Both options are fine, totally personal preference, lean toward socks with thicker boots for shore diving, tech boots for mostly boat diving.
I run slighty warmer than others, but I don't think too many people would need a full 250g thinsulate onesey for 60 degree diving. At most a thin merino wool wicking layer and then midweight insulation tops and bottoms like arctic or meshtec should get the job done and require a little less lead, and allow you to to take your top off during surface intervals without needing to totally doff the drysuit. A year ago I would have suggested to buy the seaskin undergarments just to try them, but now with increased tariffs, I'd make sure thinsulate is what I wanted before adding them to my suit purchase.
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