Review Seaskin Nova drysuit

[jellycatsdad]

For once, I completly agree with @Boarderguy above. Your suit is nearly the same as mine, and I have no regrets. Kubi vs Rolock is absolutely personal preference, both are solid ring systems. If you add/change anything to your order, might also suggest adding some spare wrist seals and maybe a spare neck seal, they are far cheaper from seaskin than anywhere else, and they have a great shelf life. 55+ degrees and you'll be absolutely fine regardless of which neck seal or with/without warm neck option.

As far as asthetics, I like how the raw neck ring ridges look right next to the raw corrugated inflator hose

If I had to do it all over again, I would personally do something this over all black. Grey or Green look like they might not be such "PRIMARY COLOR WOW!" and actually add some color in a non-annoying manner.

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I might go with gray or blue with pink accents, but do I really need to go with a dry glove system? Most of diving is local in the Monterey area and I would like the option to go dry.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

I might go with gray or blue with pink accents, but do I really need to go with a dry glove system? Most of diving is local in the Monterey area and I would like the option to go dry.

Yes. You can always get it with a dry glove system (Kubi, Rolock 90) but still dive with wet gloves.

Getting it without would require modification to the suit to switch to dry. Same concept with the p valve, get it and maybe not use it at first but at least its there for future.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Is that just bungee cord ?

It is, but it has the ends that can pull tight. For $7 or whatever Amazon charged it was worth it.

 

[WillieJustice]

Man! I ordered mine last month, would have loved to have these options!

I would have liked some of those colors, but I have been diving in mine since September. Complaining about that is pretty tough to do. Mine is all blue. It has been referred to locally as something that escaped from the 1970s. That's appropriate.

 

[Mario007]

Can someone please link me the spare seals compatible with these system ?

Thanks

Nova Drysuit Customisation Options - Quick Neck system with Silflex seal

Purchase Quick Neck system with Silflex seal from Seaskin with a Nova Drysuit custom order - Seaskin Drysuits are made to order directly from the factory.

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Nova Drysuit Customisation Options | SiTech Oval Cuff Rings (Siflex seals)

Purchase SiTech Oval Cuff Rings from Seaskin with a Nova Drysuit custom order - Seaskin Drysuits are made to order directly from the factory.

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[admikar]

Yeah, their website UI really sucks.

SITech Quick Neck System and Silicon Seals - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

Browse SITech Quick Neck System and Silicon Seals from the Seaskin Drysuits online store - buy bespoke drysuits and components directly from the factory.

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SITech Dry Glove Quick Cuff System - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

Browse SITech Dry Glove Quick Cuff System from the Seaskin Drysuits online store - buy bespoke drysuits and components directly from the factory.

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Any seal there is compatible, but I don't know your size to link to exact item.

 

[Mario007]

Yeah, their website UI really sucks.

SITech Quick Neck System and Silicon Seals - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

Browse SITech Quick Neck System and Silicon Seals from the Seaskin Drysuits online store - buy bespoke drysuits and components directly from the factory.

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SITech Dry Glove Quick Cuff System - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

Browse SITech Dry Glove Quick Cuff System from the Seaskin Drysuits online store - buy bespoke drysuits and components directly from the factory.

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Any seal there is compatible, but I don't know your size to link to exact item.

Thank the wrists seals are compatible for both the oval and regular quick change system?

 

[admikar]

Yes

 

[Mario007]

Yes

Thank for your help

 

[afieldofblue]

Hello all - I ordered a Seaskin Nova (and paid), and got an automatic confirmation email, but nothing since.
It's been 10 days now, and I was hoping to get a timeline / estimation of how long it would take.

I know they're quite busy and not really responsive by email, but how long did it take to get some follow up for recent orders?
I've read some posts of people mentioning that they'd been contacted by their sales rep. a week after ordering, and would like to make sure everything is in order.

Calling the UK isn't the simplest as I'm in Japan now and don't have a landline.

Thanks a bunch!