Below is a review of 10 different scuba diving drysuits. To help you choose the best one for your diving adventures, each is described with key features, pros & cons, photos, videos, and a comparison table.
If you have any questions or concerns, please use the comments section at the bottom. I’d love to know your thoughts.
For an earlier post with a description and comparison of the features of dry suits to consider when purchasing one, please click here:
Features: Elastic groin strap, neoprene collar/ neck seal with water drain, latex wrist seals, telescopic torso, internal braces, front TIZIP Master-Seal Zipper, knee pads, large thigh pockets with internal bungees and drainage holes
Boots/socks: 5 mm neoprene socks (will require rock boots)
Features: Si-tech inflator and auto shoulder dump, composite front entry zip, latex neck and wrist seals, neoprene warm neck collar with adjustable velcro fastening, internal braces, two front-mounted zippered pockets
Price: $$
Rating: 4.7
Pros: Durable, flexible, easy to put on and take off
Boots/socks: Neoprene socks with available dry sock option
Features: Fabric resists tears, telescopic torso, Duratex panels reinforce shoulders, elbows, knees, and every seam in the suit, 2 thigh pockets, TiZip Masterseal Composite Zip, customizable with Biomap sizing system, elasticated crotch seals, neoprene or silicone seals are available as options, SiTech Antares system allows for several dry glove options in conjunction with silicone seals
Price: $$$$
Rating: 4.8
Pros: Versatile, rugged, good for extreme and milder conditions
Cons: Expensive (but expected with these features)
Features: Warm and comfortable mesh lining, silicone seals, soft and flexible neck ring with silicone, latex, and neoprene neck seals, extremely durable to abrasion, new easily adjusted suspenders, improved leg pockets
Price: $$$$$
Rating: 5
Pros: Superior mesh lining insulation provides excellent cold climate insulation
Features: SI TECH quick neck and QCS ring system, longer anatomic dry zipper, anatomical Kevlar-reinforced boots and knee pads, suspenders and adjustable torso system, and a spare set of WP silicone seals are included
Price: $$$$
Rating: 4.8
Pros: Warm cuffs and neck, extra sturdy, generous pockets, comfortable
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Bob Masonholdersays
Thanks a lot for your two posts on drysuits. The explanations were great and the videos really brought the information home.
Most of the models you highlight are really pretty expensive. The ScubaPro Everdry 4 is substantially cheaper. Is the quality that much less, as well?
I will probably only do any really cold water diving a couple of times in the next year or two. Should I rent or go ahead and buy the ScubaPro? I’m kind of just thinking out loud, really.
I appreciate your questions and comments. Thanks a lot.
The ScubaPro Everdry 4 is a very good quality drysuit. Neoprene is the primary material and that is substantially less expensive than the trilaminate that most of the other more expensive models use. It is a durable and well tested model. In fact the basic design has been around for many years. Also, it is a comfortable, warm drysuit suitable for most applications outside of hardcore commercial, military or research uses.
Rental fees can add up pretty quickly. I would suggest to buy the ScubaPro and it will probably last you a lifetime if you only plan to dive infrequently (and maintain it properly). Also, it is suitable for milder water temperatures, as well.
Also, you can see from the videos that it can be a bit time consuming to put on many of the other models. This one is pretty quick and easy to put on and take off.
Based on our last communication I decided to buy the ScubaPro Everdry 4. It is on the way now. Next month I am going to use it up in Puget Sound and will let you know how it goes.
Great, Bob. I’ll be really interested to know how it goes. Could you let me know about the conditions of the dive, particularly the water and air temps, and just how the suit performs? I’d appreciate it.
Thanks a lot for your two posts on drysuits. The explanations were great and the videos really brought the information home.
Most of the models you highlight are really pretty expensive. The ScubaPro Everdry 4 is substantially cheaper. Is the quality that much less, as well?
I will probably only do any really cold water diving a couple of times in the next year or two. Should I rent or go ahead and buy the ScubaPro? I’m kind of just thinking out loud, really.
Can you help me with some advice?
Bob
I appreciate your questions and comments. Thanks a lot.
The ScubaPro Everdry 4 is a very good quality drysuit. Neoprene is the primary material and that is substantially less expensive than the trilaminate that most of the other more expensive models use. It is a durable and well tested model. In fact the basic design has been around for many years. Also, it is a comfortable, warm drysuit suitable for most applications outside of hardcore commercial, military or research uses.
Rental fees can add up pretty quickly. I would suggest to buy the ScubaPro and it will probably last you a lifetime if you only plan to dive infrequently (and maintain it properly). Also, it is suitable for milder water temperatures, as well.
Also, you can see from the videos that it can be a bit time consuming to put on many of the other models. This one is pretty quick and easy to put on and take off.
Good luck in your decision.
Joe
Hey Joe,
Based on our last communication I decided to buy the ScubaPro Everdry 4. It is on the way now. Next month I am going to use it up in Puget Sound and will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again,
Bob
Great, Bob. I’ll be really interested to know how it goes. Could you let me know about the conditions of the dive, particularly the water and air temps, and just how the suit performs? I’d appreciate it.
Good luck and happy diving!
Joe