Scuba Gear Spotlight: 3 Top Drysuits
Looking for a reliable drysuit to keep you warm and protected on cold-water dives? Check out these three sleek, reliable models from Scubapro, Waterproof and Hollis.
Chelsea Pomales“Trilaminate drysuits like these are designed to keep water out; the insulation that keeps you warm comes from what you wear underneath.” — Roger Roy, Sport Diver Gear Editor
Scubapro Evertec LT
Scubapro’s lightweight Evertec drysuit is a viable travel suit, thanks to its ripstop trilam material and neoprene booties. The suit has a telescopic torso, diagonal front-entry and light plastic TiZip. It features Kevlar kneepads for durability, latex neck and wrist seals, and large thigh pockets with internal bungees, Velcro flap and drainage holes. Available in sizes M-XXXXL.
$1,955 USD; 1,089 GBP; scubapro.com
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Waterproof D9X
Breathable This suit is made with abrasion-resistant quadlam material, with reinforcement material in the seat, knees and arms. The suit features a telescopic torso with diagonal front-entry incorporating a TiZip plastic zipper, heavy-duty rubber boots, latex wrist and neck seals, and large thigh pockets with internal bungees and Velcro flaps. Comes in sizes XXS-XXL.
$1,995 USD only; waterproof-usa.com
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Hollis BTR-500
This good-looking suit isn’t all show and no performance – its material incorporates an abrasion-resistant nylon ripstop external lining. It is equipped with neoprene booties (although rubber boots are optional), latex neck and wrist seals, protective kneepads, and expandable pockets with internal D-ring, Velcro flaps and drainage holes.
$1,349.95 USD in U.S. and UK; hollis.com
