Time for a new drysuit

[Ross19966]

Thanks guys. Given the option I think I would rather have brass. Good to know thry are reliable though as the Yukon is YKK plastic....If I go that route.

 

[RobPNW]

Read the Seaskin Nova review thread and when you're done in a week, let us know what options you're going to order.

 

[Ross19966]

So those from the US who ordered from Seaskin, how did customs treat you? When we had the business, I had things held up for months in customs just to find out the added costs were half or more of the item ordered. Also, would you upgrade to the plastic zipper? They actually recommend sticking with the brass zipper. Sure wish they had a US presence. Makes life a lot easier for us here in the states.

 

[lexvil]

So those from the US who ordered from Seaskin, how did customs treat you? When we had the business, I had things held up for months in customs just to find out the added costs were half or more of the item ordered. Also, would you upgrade to the plastic zipper? They actually recommend sticking with the brass zipper. Sure wish they had a US presence. Makes life a lot easier for us here in the states.

If they had a US presence the suit would cost 3 or 4 times as much.
yes to the plastic zip

 

[Ross19966]

Just wonder what sort of nightmare I have to look forward to with customs. They were notoriously difficult to deal with, as most gov agencies are, when ordering parts for the business, to the point that I had to have a customs agent deal with it. In some cases it was more expensive to import the cheaper parts than just pay the long dollar from a US manufacturer and have it in a few days.

It does look like a really nice suit for not much money. It came to $1050US with a bunch of options. Reviews look to be mostly, if not all, positive.

 

[RobPNW]

Even with exchange rate, customs fees and shipping, it'll cost about 60% less than a made to measure domestic drysuit with the same features.

 

[lexvil]

Don’t add undergarments and customs is a breeze, mine came to under $50

 

[Marie13]

Just wonder what sort of nightmare I have to look forward to with customs. They were notoriously difficult to deal with, as most gov agencies are, when ordering parts for the business, to the point that I had to have a customs agent deal with it. In some cases it was more expensive to import the cheaper parts than just pay the long dollar from a US manufacturer and have it in a few days.

It does look like a really nice suit for not much money. It came to $1050US with a bunch of options. Reviews look to be mostly, if not all, positive.

I’m a customs broker. There’s been a lot of discussion on the customs issue on the bug Seaskin thread, perhaps the last 10 pages.

 

[Ross19966]

I'm confused over the wrist seal options. They have "SiTech docking system 60910 fitted" and "SiTech oval cuff rings (SiTech seals)". The oval option sounds better. Both appear to be compatible with a dry glove. What do you all think?

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[Robert H. Diver]

I'm confused over the wrist seal options. They have "SiTech docking system 60910 fitted" and "SiTech oval cuff rings (SiTech seals)". The oval option sounds better. Both appear to be compatible with a dry glove. What do you all think?

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Get the ovals.