Seaskin Drysuit - Page 2

Moz · November 26th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Yazzyfooty)

I have stroked/touched yours

Fnaar

Quote: (Originally Posted by Yazzyfooty)

its only slightly dearer then my Beaver.

Fwoor

If only the international membership could enjoy the smut

Lumin · November 27th, 2007, 01:12 AM

Thats why I got a "mmm.. nice beaver" neoprene strap for my mask rather than a regular halcyon

But how do you go about ordering with a heavier material? (can't specify it in their advanced selection menu) do they use cordura for that or just another layer of what they allready use?

Moz · November 27th, 2007, 08:43 AM

The suit on the website is a standard Nova suit.

If you speak to Richard directly then you'll be able to discuss options, perhaps even get some samples of material

Epilog · March 9th, 2008, 11:34 AM

sorries for the thread-necromancy, but I'm in the process of ordering myself a seaskin-suit, and noticed in one of the dump-valve was placed a bit high on the arm? - Is that so (ie: might dump unintenionally when open and horizontal), or is it just the pic?

Moz · March 9th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Epilog)

sorries for the thread-necromancy, but I'm in the process of ordering myself a seaskin-suit, and noticed in one of the dump-valve was placed a bit high on the arm? - Is that so (ie: might dump unintenionally when open and horizontal), or is it just the pic?

'High' up or around

I asked for the placement there for 2 reasons

Fistly, When horizontal the valve faces the surface with your arm reaching forward, not sure if it is that important.
and also to stop the valve from catching on the harness webbing when donning/doffing.

Works OK though

Epilog · March 9th, 2008, 02:13 PM

yes, high up as in facing straight up when vertical instead of slightly angeled forwards. - Just wondered if it was standard for seaskin or if the placement was specificly ordered. - I prefer to have the dumpvalve tilting slightly forward/down, so that I can keep it fully open and adjust the ammount of air in the suit with a shrug og slight tilt while swimming. - If I were to keep the valve open when placed 'on top of the arm', I strongly suspect that air would flow freely from the suit when horizontal(?)

Epilog · May 25th, 2008, 10:24 PM

just ordered my seaskin - 2/2 nylon, halcyon pockets, some other features. standard rubber/latex boots etc. Didn't see much point in going fer the socks - ammount of air would have been reduced ,but shouldnt be any differance in flexibility or insulation. - I'll be back with some info bout the suit and the order-process once I've recived it and had the time to have a ddecent look at the build.

Bitropey01 · August 8th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Epilog)

just ordered my seaskin - 2/2 nylon, halcyon pockets, some other features. standard rubber/latex boots etc. Didn't see much point in going fer the socks - ammount of air would have been reduced ,but shouldnt be any differance in flexibility or insulation. - I'll be back with some info bout the suit and the order-process once I've recived it and had the time to have a ddecent look at the build.

Hi, Have you had your suit yet and dived it? Like to see some pics if possible please.

Epilog · August 14th, 2008, 02:10 AM

Got the suit quite recently (2months+ for delivery... very uncool of Seaskin)- doing quite a bit of diving with it these days, so I'll post pics and stuff when I feel that it has been properly tested (which is a poor excuse for simply being seriously lazy)

**keri.lewis** · August 15th, 2008, 02:06 PM

I can't vouch for the suits - but I can strongly comment positively on the service from Seaskin.

I was in a bind as I popped a wrist seal on my TLS350 last week.

With express post at both ends Seaskin were able to turn around in a hurry to help me out before I go on a trip next week.

Work done -

Latex Neck Seal
2* Latex Wrist Seals
Pressure check
Patch a hole (thought it was the dump valve leaking - but was a hole)

Turn around including transit etc. just 3 days - Great stuff! Almost as fast as doing at home - and a LOT better job than this DIY bodger is likely to do!

I was particularly thankful because it

Saved me a fortune over doing through the dealer
Because it was an emergency - was agreed on the spot - not having to wait for a slot like a couple of other organisations I talked to.

So I'll plug for Richard and the Seaskin team - I'm a happy customer.

November 26th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	. Quote: (Originally Posted by Yazzyfooty) I have stroked/touched yours Fnaar Quote: (Originally Posted by Yazzyfooty) its only slightly dearer then my Beaver. Fwoor If only the international membership could enjoy the smut

November 27th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	. The suit on the website is a standard Nova suit. If you speak to Richard directly then you'll be able to discuss options, perhaps even get some samples of material

August 15th, 2008, 02:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
keri.lewis (Online) Back in the water.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 410	Service Comments I can't vouch for the suits - but I can strongly comment positively on the service from Seaskin. I was in a bind as I popped a wrist seal on my TLS350 last week. With express post at both ends Seaskin were able to turn around in a hurry to help me out before I go on a trip next week. Work done - Latex Neck Seal 2* Latex Wrist Seals Pressure check Patch a hole (thought it was the dump valve leaking - but was a hole) Turn around including transit etc. just 3 days - Great stuff! Almost as fast as doing at home - and a LOT better job than this DIY bodger is likely to do! I was particularly thankful because it Saved me a fortune over doing through the dealer Because it was an emergency - was agreed on the spot - not having to wait for a slot like a couple of other organisations I talked to. So I'll plug for Richard and the Seaskin team - I'm a happy customer. __________________ Even a "bad" day diving beats a day in the office... Keri The more I learn.. the more ignorant I realise I am..

November 27th, 2007, 01:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lumin(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 4	Thats why I got a "mmm.. nice beaver" neoprene strap for my mask rather than a regular halcyon But how do you go about ordering with a heavier material? (can't specify it in their advanced selection menu) do they use cordura for that or just another layer of what they allready use?

March 9th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Epilog(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 50	sorries for the thread-necromancy, but I'm in the process of ordering myself a seaskin-suit, and noticed in one of the dump-valve was placed a bit high on the arm? - Is that so (ie: might dump unintenionally when open and horizontal), or is it just the pic?

March 9th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Quote: (Originally Posted by Epilog) sorries for the thread-necromancy, but I'm in the process of ordering myself a seaskin-suit, and noticed in one of the dump-valve was placed a bit high on the arm? - Is that so (ie: might dump unintenionally when open and horizontal), or is it just the pic? 'High' up or around I asked for the placement there for 2 reasons Fistly, When horizontal the valve faces the surface with your arm reaching forward, not sure if it is that important. and also to stop the valve from catching on the harness webbing when donning/doffing. Works OK though

March 9th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Epilog(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 50	yes, high up as in facing straight up when vertical instead of slightly angeled forwards. - Just wondered if it was standard for seaskin or if the placement was specificly ordered. - I prefer to have the dumpvalve tilting slightly forward/down, so that I can keep it fully open and adjust the ammount of air in the suit with a shrug og slight tilt while swimming. - If I were to keep the valve open when placed 'on top of the arm', I strongly suspect that air would flow freely from the suit when horizontal(?)

May 25th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
Epilog(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 50	just ordered my seaskin - 2/2 nylon, halcyon pockets, some other features. standard rubber/latex boots etc. Didn't see much point in going fer the socks - ammount of air would have been reduced ,but shouldnt be any differance in flexibility or insulation. - I'll be back with some info bout the suit and the order-process once I've recived it and had the time to have a ddecent look at the build.

August 8th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bitropey01(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 54	Quote: (Originally Posted by Epilog) just ordered my seaskin - 2/2 nylon, halcyon pockets, some other features. standard rubber/latex boots etc. Didn't see much point in going fer the socks - ammount of air would have been reduced ,but shouldnt be any differance in flexibility or insulation. - I'll be back with some info bout the suit and the order-process once I've recived it and had the time to have a ddecent look at the build. Hi, Have you had your suit yet and dived it? Like to see some pics if possible please.

August 14th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
Epilog(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 50	Got the suit quite recently (2months+ for delivery... very uncool of Seaskin)- doing quite a bit of diving with it these days, so I'll post pics and stuff when I feel that it has been properly tested (which is a poor excuse for simply being seriously lazy)