Dry Suit Option - Main Body Dry Zip Cover

Ref: SSNOPTMZIPCOV

Price: £13.98 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Cover for the main body zip, easy to use with a heavy duty YKK Vislon zip. Protects the dry zip from potential abrasion damage.

Dry Suit Option - Convenience Zip (medium weight)

Ref: SSNOPTPZIPM

Price: £51.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

A medium weight 28cm horizontal convenience dry zip can be fitted. For men, this saves half undressing when 'nature calls'.

Dry Suit Option - Nova Convenience dryzip cover

Ref: SSNOPTCONZIPCOV

Price: £12.81 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Cover for a convenience zip (above), easy to use with a heavy duty YKK Vislon zip. Protects the dry zip from potential abrasion damage.
This is for ONLY a cover, a SSNOPTPZIPM must also be ordered.

Dry Suit Option - Fitted Halcyon Pee Valve (balanced)

Ref: SS-OPTPEEVALBMEM

Price: £131.80 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

The Halcyon discharge valve allows male divers to have a pee whilst in the water via a tube attachment. Maybe not for the faithearted but a godsend if you just have to go.

Dry Suit Option - Fitted SiTech Pee Valve

Ref: SS-OPTSITECHPVAL

Price: £45.07 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Keeping Hydrated and then doing Long dives/deco times is no longer a problem. Relieve yourself in a donned drysuit!

Features:
Pressure Compensated
Twin Check valves for safe evacuation and no outer leakage
ON/OFF valve for easy use
Easy to clean, disassembly tool included
Can be blanked of when not required (not included)

This option is only for the fitting of the valve to a new seaskin drysuit

Dry Suit Option - HD Latex Neck Seal

Ref: SSNOPTNKLAHD

Price: £4.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

A heavy duty neck seal that is more durable than the standard latex, but harder to get on and off. (The Nova is fitted with a standard neck seal as standard)

Dry Suit Option - Warm Neck Standard Velcro

Ref: SSNUOPTWNAT

Price: £9.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

A warm neck system allows for a correctly shaped hood to be secured at its bottom edge. This eliminates any cold spots in this area that may occur with a latex neck seal. Made from 3mm Armatex neoprene it is bonded onto the suit, and is adjusted by two Velcro sections. This option is only suitable with latex neck seals.

Dry Suit Option - Warm Neck Simple

Ref: SSNUOTWNATDIR

Price: £8.23 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

As above but without the Velcro adjustment. It is designed to sit flatter and not so far up the neck. Without the Velcro it is less easy to catch the yoke of the hood underneath, however once the hood is inserted it does make head/neck movement easier as it is less bulky.
Only available with the latex neck option.

Dry Suit Option - 3mm Neoprene Neck Seal

Ref: SSNOPTNK3MMNEO

Price: £6.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Neoprene seals are considered to be warmer, more comfortable to wear and easier to make temporary repairs to. Their downsides are that they are tighter to take on and off are more difficult to maintain a perfectly watertight seal. Made from 3mm neoprene with high stretch nylon on one side and a "Glide Skin" finish on the other. They are designed to be tucked back inside creating the best possible seal on the neck.

Dry Suit Option - Attached Hood (vented)

Ref: SSNUOPTHOODAT

Price: £23.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

This fully featured hood is bonded to the outside of the drysuit. This option is only suitable for suits with latex neck seals.
* 5mm super-stretchy, dive grade neoprene.
* Six panel design for a superb fit.
* Single skin face seal for comfort and performance.
* Twin layer venting system in top panel.
* All seams glued and blind stitched inside and out.

Head measurement in cm 505152535455565758596061626364656667686970

Hood Colour BlackHiViz Yelllow

Dry Suit Option - 3mm Neoprene Wrist Seals

Ref: SSNOPTWR3MMNEO

Price: £7.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Neoprene wrist seals have the same pros and cons as the neoprene neck seals above. They are attached to the suit with the skin side (rubber) inside.
Note: It is not easy to to fit dryglove systems to neoprene wrist seals

Dry Suit Option - Swap from Bottle Wrist seals to Cone Wrist seals

Ref: SSNOPTCONEWR

Latex seals are available in two different shapes (as well as standard and heavy duty thickness).Bottle seals have a 40mm parallel section at the end which sit comfortably on the wrist. We have fitted bottle wrists as the nom for many years and when correctly sized to the wearer, they offer a good balance between comfort, wrist sealing and ease of dressing. There are some people who prefer the cone type as they feel that the tapered end "bites" more firmly into the skin of the wrist giving a better seal this high fitting up the wrist also can reduce any interference from under suit sleeve ends. The smaller sealing area of cone seals can avoid the channels caused by wrist tendons that can cause leaks with some divers. Cone wrist have ring trimming guides to further adjust the fit. The shoulder section of bottles seals makes the fitting of any dryglove ring system much easier.
If you are unsure which to go for the safe bet is go with the bottle type.
There is no cost to switch

Dry Suit Option - HD Latex Wrist Seals

Ref: SSNUOPTWRHDLA

Price: £4.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Heavy duty wrist seals that are more durable than the standard latex, but harder to get on and off.

Shape of Latex Seals (If in doubt go for bottle) Bottle Type (default)Cone Type

Dry Suit Option - Neoprene over cuffs

Ref: SSNOPTNEOOVCUFF

Price: £17.28 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Adding neoprene covers over latex wrist seals gives more protection from abrasion damage and UV degradation due to sun light. When combined with a pair of neoprene gloves (which are worn under the cover) it much warmer around the wrist area. These can making the fitting of rings for dryglove systems difficult (they do work well with "normal" drygloves with their own seals)

Shape of Latex Seals (If in doubt go for bottle) Bottle Type (default)Cone Type

Dry Suit Option - SiTech Docking System 60910 Fitted to a Nova Drysuit

Ref: SSSITEC60910NOVA

Price: £27.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

This Quick Cuff ring system is glued to the drysuit. Latex seals can be very easily changed at the dive site or boat without the use of any glues. Normal dive gloves can be worn, or the SiTech dry glove system can be docked into place (you will need a pair of G Lock Spanner Rings as well as the QCP Glove Lock System plus gloves) .
See SiTech glove system page for compatable drygloves

Shape of Latex Seals (If in doubt go for bottle) Bottle Type (default)Cone Type

Dry Suit Option - Old-style High Profile Apeks Dump Valve

Ref: SSOPTOLDDUMP

Some people still prefer the old-style Apeks Auto dump APO158, finding it easier to use. However please note that the quoted flow rates are a third of the new design low-profile units. There is no cost to make this change.

Dry Suit Option - Move Dump (DIR)

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The standard position for the automatic dump (which is standard on the Nova drysuit) is well up on the left upper arm facing slightly forward. This offers the best compromise between ease of dumping air and also being easily reached with the right hand should a loss of buoyancy from your BCD mean you need to close the valve to allow air to be retained within the drysuit. For those divers who prefer to maintain a horizontal position at all times during a dive (or have to due to confines of space) then a valve position a little further down the arm (11cm) and further round to the outside of the arm (6cm) is preferred. This change aids air dumping when horizontal but can hinder valve operation if the suit is worn with thicker undersuits and certain kit configurations. It also makes donning one piece webbing harnesses easier. Here we call this the "DIR" position as it is favoured by those divers, but it is by no means restricted to that community. Just be aware that if you need to shut the dump down quickly then its access is reduced.
There is no extra cost to switch to this position.

Dry Suit Option - Cuff Dump Instead of Auto Adjustable

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Some people still prefer the simplicity of a cuff dump, which is positioned on the left arm. There is no cost to make this change.

Dry Suit Option - Swap Stardard Seatec Nipple for a CENJ type Fitting

Ref: SSOPTINCENJ

Price: £4.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

This option swaps the Apeks swivel inflator with a Seatec nipple (fitted as stanadard) for one with a CENJ nipple. The Seatec or "International" fitting is the connector commonly used for BC and wing inflators. Whereas the Apecks coupling will push straight together the Seatec requires the collar on the hose to be pulled back while pushing it onto the valve. The hose supplied with your suit will be matched to the valve nipple type.

Dry Suit Option - Increase the Length of the LP Hose

Ref: SSOPTLONGLP

Price: £2.23 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

In most cases the standard 74cm low pressure hose is the ideal length. If you have a chest measurement over 130cm, or with some twin sets, a longer 89cm hose makes connecting to the inflation valve easier.

Dry Suit Option - SITech Valve System (including hose)

Ref: SSOPTSITECVSETPUSH

Price: £7.66 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

An alternative to a Apeks set up these are excellent dry suit valves from Sweden. This "push" inflator is operated in the normal way. The nipple type is "International". The 80cm inflator hose is a simple push fit. The unique internally fitted valve patch gives a neat external finish to the suit and allows us to mount it closer to suit seams.

Dry Suit Option - Inflation Valve Comfort Patch

Ref: SSOPTCOMPAT

Price: £4.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

A 7mm neoprene patch that is attatched behind the inflation valve by Velcro. This reduces any discomfort caused by the valve backing plate being pressed into your chest and also deflects cold air from being forced through your undersuit when the inflator is operated.

Dry Suit Option - Heavy Duty Latex Boots

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Heavy duty latex boots offer even greater durability than the standard neoprene boots. The addition of a heel makes them ideal for walking and ladder climbing, making them the first choice for Police and rescue divers. They still require additional socks to compensate for the reduced insulation (see Thinsulate sox).
There is no additional charge to specify these boots.

Dry Suit Option - Compressed Neoprene Socks

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As an alternative to having boots attached to the suit, 3mm compressed neoprene socks can be bonded on. When diving a conventional pair of wetsuit boots, or some form of "rock boots", are worn over the top. This system is warm and very much reduces the air that can become trapped around the feet. Care should be taken not to walk distances in these as there is a risk of them becoming punctured.
They also have the advantage of enabling the suit to be completely turned inside out for easy drying and servicing.
There is no additional charge to specify these socks.

Dry Suit Option - Reflective Tape Kit

Ref: SSNOPTRETRO

Price: £13.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

An additional four reflective patches are sewn onto the suit at the ankles and forearms. This improves the visibility of the suit both in and out of the water. This retro tape conforms to SOLAS requirements.

Dry Suit Option - Ankle Weights for Nova Suits

Ref: SSNOPTANKWTS

Price: £27.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

This ankle weight system is fully integrated into the drysuit and boot and therefore impossible to lose. With six lead ingots per leg, fine buoyancy trimming is possible and easy to achieve. There is an adjustment buckle to secure them in place on your ankle.
Comes complete with 1kg of lead (there is room to add a further 0.62kg).
Opinions on the necessity of ankle weights are strongly held, but it is a fact that some divers when using many brands of fins feel much happier in the water when using them.
Although the pouches are permanently attached the weights can easily be removed.
We do not recommend this option when compressed neoprene socks are also being specified as the weight system can make putting rock/neoprene boots on difficult.

Dry Suit Option - Kevlar Knee Pads

Ref: SSUOPTKEVKN

Price: £18.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

These knee pads are 3mm neoprene with a Kevlar stretch fabric laminate. They provide extra comfort when kneeling as well as excellent abrasion resistance. The pads are bonded onto the suit to give an additional layer of protection but there is a very slight loss in flexibility. Pad size 30cm x 16cm.

Dry Suit Option - PU Bum Pads

Ref: SSNOPTRNBUM

Price: £8.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Polyurethane patches can be bonded onto the suit to protect against wear in the seat. With the tough trilaminate fabric used on the Nova drysuit we feel that these patches are not necessary except when the suit is used very frequently or in the most arduous conditions.

Dry Suit Option - PU Elbow Pads

Ref: SSNOPTRNE

Price: £7.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Polyurethane patches can be bonded onto the suit to protect against wear on the elbows and forearms. With the tough trilaminate fabric used on the Nova drysuit we feel that these patches are not necessary except when the suit is used very frequently or in the most arduous conditions.

Dry Suit Option - PU Crutch Reinforcement

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Price: £4.98 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Polyurethane patches can be bonded onto the crutch panel of the suit to protect against wear from harness crutch straps. With the tough trilaminate fabric used on the Nova drysuit we feel that these patches are not necessary except when the suit is used very frequently or in the most arduous conditions.

Dry Suit Option - Change Mat Drysuit Bag Upgrade

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Price: £8.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Upgrade from the standard simple drawstring bag to a very durable drysuit carrying bag that opens into a hexagonal changing mat, measuring 105cm across. Includes webbing handles and ID window.