June 24th, 2007, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead
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| Seaskin Drysuit Just a small review of a new drysuit I have recently acquired.
I chose to try Seaskin after a visit to the factory. Measured by Richard, and options discussed, my suit was ordered!
Although Seaskin do make suits in the 2/2 nylon material for the commercial and emergency services sector, I believe this is the first ‘tailored’ or cave cut style diving suit made out of this material.
The suit is similar to a standard Nova with a couple of exceptions
My options are as follows:
Warm neck (New design)
Outer zip cover
Bellows Pockets (larger size/ slightly altered design with a neoprene divider in the RH pocket)
Neoprene socks (For use with wet boots)
Knee overlay
Repositioned dump valve
For anyone who would travel with the suit, it weighs in at 3.3 kg including heavy duty bag, talc shaker and hose.
After diving the suit I am very pleased. Coupled with xerotherms arctics it offers wetsuit like flexibility. The position of the auto dump works well with horizontal ascents. The 2/2 nylon dries quickly. The sock/ boot combination works well.
What more could you ask for?
The price in this spec - £500 *ish* (not including P valve)
A bargain |
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