Seaskin Drysuit

Moz · June 24th, 2007, 04:05 PM

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

***ericfine50*** · June 24th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Not a bad looking suit. Did they install the pockets? What type of boots did you get?

Thanks
Eric

Moz · June 24th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

Not a bad looking suit. Did they install the pockets? What type of boots did you get?

Thanks
Eric

Hi Eric,

The pockets were installed by Seaskin, they are made from scratch so size/design was up to me.
No boots-just the neo sock. I have some 'waterproof' wetsuit boots to wear over the top.

***ericfine50*** · June 24th, 2007, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the info.
looking forward to hearing how the suit does for you.

**neilh** · June 24th, 2007, 08:57 PM

I dived with Moz yesterday to check out his new suit and it really is quite nice. Really lightweight and looks pretty well made. I'm interested to see how it performs long term, but definitely a good first impression.

Moz didn't mention that whilst being front-entry it isn't a telescopic suit like a TLS. Instead only the rear part of the suit "telescopes" (see the first pic) and the front is "non-telescoping". Seems to work

Lumin · November 25th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Sorry to ressurect an old thread

How did the suit do after a few dives, still good?
Im thinking about a seaskin suit or a santi and would very much like to know how the seaskin preformed after some use

Moz · November 26th, 2007, 12:52 PM

the advantage for me is that the company is resonably local for me to drop the suit back for issues.

In retrospect perhaps the slightly heavier weight material on legs may have been a better idea(I holed the thigh, not a fault of Seaskin!

)

I have had reason to return the suit twice- first time for leaks to be sealed second time the cuffs needed re-taping(a new dump valve was fitted at the same time)

I dive with a Santi user who has also had to return thier suit-although for different reasons. For me the advantage is location of the factory.

Take the suit for what it is- a budget membrane front loading suit, well fitted made to measure then it's not bad---------compare it to a DUI and I think you would be dissappointed

Davey Willo · November 26th, 2007, 03:42 PM

And yes, your arse does look big in that suit.....

Moz · November 26th, 2007, 11:25 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Davey Willo)

And yes, your arse does look big in that suit.....

Yeah, but well defined

Yazzyfooty · November 26th, 2007, 11:36 PM

My buddy dives with a Seaskin front loader with a slightly thicker material then yours Moz as I have stroked/touched yours and I know he has had no probelems whatsoever with his. My next suit will be a Seaskin membrane as its only slightly dearer then my Beaver (yes i said Beaver!!) trilaminate suit.

November 26th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Hello there the advantage for me is that the company is resonably local for me to drop the suit back for issues. In retrospect perhaps the slightly heavier weight material on legs may have been a better idea(I holed the thigh, not a fault of Seaskin!) I have had reason to return the suit twice- first time for leaks to be sealed second time the cuffs needed re-taping(a new dump valve was fitted at the same time) I dive with a Santi user who has also had to return thier suit-although for different reasons. For me the advantage is location of the factory. Take the suit for what it is- a budget membrane front loading suit, well fitted made to measure then it's not bad---------compare it to a DUI and I think you would be dissappointed

November 26th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yazzyfooty(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Exiled Londoner living in Lancs Posts: 48	My buddy dives with a Seaskin front loader with a slightly thicker material then yours Moz as I have stroked/touched yours and I know he has had no probelems whatsoever with his. My next suit will be a Seaskin membrane as its only slightly dearer then my Beaver (yes i said Beaver!!) trilaminate suit. __________________ Do as your told or else!

June 24th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Not a bad looking suit. Did they install the pockets? What type of boots did you get? Thanks Eric

June 24th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) Not a bad looking suit. Did they install the pockets? What type of boots did you get? Thanks Eric Hi Eric, The pockets were installed by Seaskin, they are made from scratch so size/design was up to me. No boots-just the neo sock. I have some 'waterproof' wetsuit boots to wear over the top.

June 24th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Thanks for the info. looking forward to hearing how the suit does for you.

June 24th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
neilh (Online) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	I dived with Moz yesterday to check out his new suit and it really is quite nice. Really lightweight and looks pretty well made. I'm interested to see how it performs long term, but definitely a good first impression. Moz didn't mention that whilst being front-entry it isn't a telescopic suit like a TLS. Instead only the rear part of the suit "telescopes" (see the first pic) and the front is "non-telescoping". Seems to work

November 25th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lumin(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 4	Sorry to ressurect an old thread How did the suit do after a few dives, still good? Im thinking about a seaskin suit or a santi and would very much like to know how the seaskin preformed after some use

November 26th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Davey Willo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 197	And yes, your arse does look big in that suit.....

November 26th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Quote: (Originally Posted by Davey Willo) And yes, your arse does look big in that suit..... Yeah, but well defined