Seaskin trilam drysuit purchase simulation

[lexvil]

Thanks very much for this shot. I think I am getting the yellow as well. I have no idea why the default color for scuba gear is minimum visibility black.

I hope sea lions don’t consider this a challenge color.

 

[Sbiriguda]

I have no idea why the default color for scuba gear is minimum visibility black.

Sharks are attracted by the yellow...In Italy there are no dangerous sharks (actually there are but extremely rare). Still if I will bring my suit to Egypt there are plenty of longimanus there

 

[Brett Hatch]

Now I am jealous both of your drysuit and of the stand or pole you use to let it dry
Did you buy it somewhere or you made it yourself?

It's based on Alec Peirce's drysuit rack, and he has a little how-to video on youtube. I also put little 1" casters on the bottom. Which are nice, but they get stuck on any little crack in the floor, so I'd go with 2" casters next time to absorb little bumps in the ground. I also put a little angled T piece at the bottom, which would allow the rack to be hooked up to a fan or hairdryer in the future, if I ever decided that the suit needed to dry more quickly.

Thanks very much for this shot. I think I am getting the yellow as well. I have no idea why the default color for scuba gear is minimum visibility black.

I'm happy with the yellow, no complaints. Sometimes people think I'm a firefighter. You can see some staining around the waist from my rubber weight belt, which is probably more visible on the yellow than it would be on any other color. I don't really care, but it's something to be aware of if you're more neurotic about that kind of stuff. My buddy went with the red Seaskin trilam, which also looks great.

I hope sea lions don’t consider this a challenge color.

Haven't had any sea lions bite me yet. They're curious as always, but I can't say I've noticed any difference versus my black wetsuit. As for the sharks, well, I've never seen one, so maybe the yellow would help me finally get to see one...

 

[dogbone]

It's based on Alec Peirce's drysuit rack, and he has a little how-to video on youtube. I also put little 1" casters on the bottom. Which are nice, but they get stuck on any little crack in the floor, so I'd go with 2" casters next time to absorb little bumps in the ground. I also put a little angled T piece at the bottom, which would allow the rack to be hooked up to a fan or hairdryer in the future, if I ever decided that the suit needed to dry more quickly.


I'm happy with the yellow, no complaints. Sometimes people think I'm a firefighter. You can see some staining around the waist from my rubber weight belt, which is probably more visible on the yellow than it would be on any other color. I don't really care, but it's something to be aware of if you're more neurotic about that kind of stuff. My buddy went with the red Seaskin trilam, which also looks great.


Haven't had any sea lions bite me yet. They're curious as always, but I can't say I've noticed any difference versus my black wetsuit. As for the sharks, well, I've never seen one, so maybe the yellow would help me finally get to see one...

Do you have any pictures of your buddies red suit?

 

[drk5036]

Do you have any pictures of your buddies red suit?

I’d also be interested. Hmm, maybe we should make a “show off your seaskin Drysuit” thread? One of the downsides is they have very few pictures on their website which hurts when ordering one.

 

[dogbone]

I’d also be interested. Hmm, maybe we should make a “show off your seaskin Drysuit” thread? One of the downsides is they have very few pictures on their website which hurts when ordering one.

I agree, I wish they had more pictures in their site... Like the multi color options... Are those black body with colored sleeves? What shade is the red? Things like this... The people must know... If you get things like the warm neck or kubi covers in a yellow suit, are they yellow as well, or just randomly black?

 

[Sbiriguda]

Drysuit Colour: All black
Option-Main Body Dry Zip Cover
YKK Plastic Dry Zip fitted into membrane drysuit
HD Latex Neck Seal
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Nova Option-SiTech Oval Cuff Rings (Siflex seals)
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Old-style High Profile Apeks Dump Valve
Drysuit Tech Boot
Compressed Neoprene Socks
Crutch Reinforcement
Pocket for Nova Large Zipped1 Pkt Z1: Right thigh forward facing
Allowance for extra thick undersuits
Option-Fully Telescopic Torso
NO Reflective Tape on Arms
Computer Strap Patches x2
Computer Strap Patches x2 (Second set)
Undersuit High Wick Thinsulate 250
PERFORMANCE BASE LAYER TOP BLACK L
LBASE LAYER SHORTS (NEW STYLE) BLACK L
SiTech TRIGON Pee Valve set
Undersuit Suit Option - Pee Valve Hole
Seaskin-Braces Pocket for 25mm elastic
Nova-Option-Quick-Neck-system-with-Silflex-sea
Dry-Suit-Option---Warm-Neck-Standard-Velcro

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[Sbiriguda]

This is the final version of my drysuit. Will pull the trigger tomorrow

 

[lexvil]

This is the final version of my drysuit. Will pull the trigger tomorrow

Looks like you’ll have a great suit.
For mine I didn’t do any reinforcement upgrades and have had no issues or extra wear, I also just use SiTech inflator and exhaust valves, never had a problem so I stick with those.
Telescoping was not an option when I bought mine but I would go with it if it were.
I don’t like the bulk of thinsulate so didn’t add extra room and I have no problem adding a few layers when needed.

I don’t know which SiTech docking system that is but if it’s not the standard oval QCS you may want to rethink that, the QCS gives you great dry glove options.

 

[Sbiriguda]

I don’t know which SiTech docking system that is but if it’s not the standard oval QCS you may want to rethink that, the QCS gives you great dry glove options.

I think so, it's the standard oval QCS this is my understanding
QCS Oval - Modular Solutions - Products - SI-TECH

The QCS Oval provides the user with the opportunity of quickly changing a torn or broken seal. It also offer a modularity to choose from a variety of seals. QCS Oval has a narrow and oval shape that makes it compact and comfortable.
QCS Oval manufactured after May 2013 is fully compatible with the ANTARES Dry Glove System. The design and obvious benefits makes it ideal to mount into suits and garments for other watersports, for example; kayaking and sailing.
The QCS Oval set includes: Wrist Seal (Silicone or Latex), PU-Ring and oval Stiff Ring (old or new version).