Admittedly I was not very prepared for winter this year – I was waiting for the summer that never really happened. So when I received the news that my drysuit zip was not repairable I was nervous I would have to endure a very cold winter.
Last time I was in the market for a drysuit I needed a made to measure suit. In the last 7 years there seemed to be a lot of advances in Trilaminate suits, but I was disappointed to discover they were mostly unisex sizes, which just dont suit my normal lady curves.
Then I saw the Scubapro Everydry 4. I may not get excited about shopping for clothes, but this ladies cut black suit with metallic silver graphics got me excited! At just $1399 RRP, it was also a hot price!
When the order arrived I was very suprised at how light the box was. After I read the fineprint (yes I just ordered it based on hot looks & sizing), I realized it was made from a 4mm high density neoprene which weighs 50% less than any other traditional drysuit.
Putting on the suit for the first time I felt like I was putting on a wetsuit, with its super soft, stretchy neoprene and slim fit I did not feel like an ‘oompa lumpa’ as I was used to feeling in my other drysuit. It was very similar to my 7mm suit , but in this black & silver number I feel I looked much cooler!
OK, so that is enough about looks, how does it perform in the water?
The first thing I noticed when I descended was how warm my neck was. The Everdry has a neoprene rolled neck, over this I had placed my hood, and then secured the outer neck warmer. It was just like I was wearing a big warm scarf!
Then I realised I had descended too easily with only 6lbs more than what I use in my 7mm suit. (After a few more dives I have settled that 2-4lbs more is all the extra weight I need).
The best thing about this suit though is how exceptionally comfortable it was to dive in. It was not too dissimilar to my 7mm, with only minor adjustments needed to offset a squeeze. I was not cumbersome like my old drysuit. I also was able to wear the socks under my normal dive boots so I did not need to use a larger sized fin. I have now done quite a lot of dives in this suit and I have remained warm with just a thin undergarment. I also have found the pocket to be very handy. Most importantly though I have remained dry every dive.
Emma’s verdict: A very comfortable & warm dry suit, of excellent quality, with great looks at an exceptional price. I am very happy and highly recommend!
Below are some of the tech details or Watch the features of the Scubapro Everdry 4:
- Soft & comfortable like a wetsuit, but keeps you warm & watertight like a dry suit. Everdry4 was created for demanding and recreational divers wanting easy-to-wear advanced dry suit protection. In professional black with modern, metallic silver graphics and logos, this suit says SCUBAPRO quality and spirit throughout.
- 4mm high-density neoprene maintains optimal thermal insulation but weighs 50% less and is significantly softer than a traditional dry suit.
- Ensures better protection and buoyancy stability at depth than a traditional wetsuit.
- Featuring Si-Tech balanced side-activated inlet and adjustable outlet valves, facilitating better buoyancy operation and increased comfort.
- Soft flexible neoprene socks, fitting a broad range of feet and body combinations. The suit can be worn with HD Drysuit Boots or neoprene boots.
- Durable dry back zipper with neoprene protection flap keeps water out.
- Convenient and roomy pocket with zippered closure keeps essentials close at hand.
- Available in both men’s and women’s sizes. And our lady’s version is a specifically cut and shaped pattern for perfect fit on the female form.
- Reversed construction rolling neoprene neck seals guarantee watertightness without the hair-pulling or potential allergy risks of traditional latex. Two exterior velcro closures offer complete adjustment and comfort.
- Easy-to-repair neoprene wrist seals for no-leak insulation and comfort.
- Elastic, adjustable & removable suspender system for a better fit.
- 5/6.5mm anatomically shaped hood with prolonged neck & soft skin-like neoprene face & neck seals, plus air release valve system, keeps you warm.
- Overall quality finishing and details: every millimeter is well thought out and perfected for a premium diving experience.