Seaskin Ultra drysuit review
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drk5036
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I bought one also and love it. Do you have any specific questions about it?
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I get all my repair stuff from them, exceptional prices even internationally
Keep the package under 2kg and postage is cheap. Make multiples of 2kg packages
And also quality tailor made undergarments, cheaper than a bought one.
Wrists and necks and things
Stuff
Undies
and there's more
Magnificent!
Keep the package under 2kg and postage is cheap. Make multiples of 2kg packages
And also quality tailor made undergarments, cheaper than a bought one.
Wrists and necks and things
Stuff
Undies
and there's more
Magnificent!
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I have 16 dives on the neoprene suit now. I still really, really like it. I replaced the original inflator valve with a Si Tech Vega valve, so now I have a power cord coming into the suit. I've been diving it with a 12V heated shirt on underneath, and a UWLD battery canister and heat controller outside the suit. Having heat is awesome!!
It still has a tiny leak somewhere in the right foot. It's so minor, I have not yet made the time to do a leak test with soap spray to figure out exactly what is going on.
But, my last 2 dives were both to around 180-200 feet and, afterwards, the left foot was weird. It felt like there was a giant air bubble in the sole. It was very squishy to walk around on. I suspect it was air that got in between the neoprene inner sole and the rubber outer sole. My left foot did not get wet, though.
So, now I'm suspicious that both the boots have some kind of issue with how the soles are glued/sealed to the bottom. My theory is that my right foot is leaking water between the outsole and inner sole and then the inner sole is letting it inside.
I've had too much other stuff going on and this problem has really been very minor. But, now that the left boot is also exhibiting a problem, I guess I need to make some time and do a proper leak test. My further suspicion at this point is that I can fix it by using Aquaseal all the way around the perimeter of each of the outsoles. Either that, or just get the boots replaced...
It still has a tiny leak somewhere in the right foot. It's so minor, I have not yet made the time to do a leak test with soap spray to figure out exactly what is going on.
But, my last 2 dives were both to around 180-200 feet and, afterwards, the left foot was weird. It felt like there was a giant air bubble in the sole. It was very squishy to walk around on. I suspect it was air that got in between the neoprene inner sole and the rubber outer sole. My left foot did not get wet, though.
So, now I'm suspicious that both the boots have some kind of issue with how the soles are glued/sealed to the bottom. My theory is that my right foot is leaking water between the outsole and inner sole and then the inner sole is letting it inside.
I've had too much other stuff going on and this problem has really been very minor. But, now that the left boot is also exhibiting a problem, I guess I need to make some time and do a proper leak test. My further suspicion at this point is that I can fix it by using Aquaseal all the way around the perimeter of each of the outsoles. Either that, or just get the boots replaced...
I put in the waterproof neck seal on my Ultra, just pull the seal until you lift the lock ring
Just pull it out
Place the seal and roll it in, went easier than the silicone
In place
Actually pretty comfy, next week (I hope) will give it a wet trial, hope it seals over the big chainsaw scar.
Just pull it out
Place the seal and roll it in, went easier than the silicone
In place
Actually pretty comfy, next week (I hope) will give it a wet trial, hope it seals over the big chainsaw scar.
drk5036
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RobPNW
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I'm seriously considering this suit. I was looking at possibly ordering a custom fit Bare drysuit in compressed neoprene and it would be around $2600 with fairly standard options. I do wish they had a front plastic zipper option as well. One of my concerns is that I have very wide shoulders and wonder how hard it would be getting into.
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