Drysuits 2011: Seasoft XV4
.Seasoft XV 4 logoed
SPECIFICATIONS
» Price $2,899
» Valves Si-Tech
» Sizes M (8), W (8), custom sizes available
www.seasoftscuba.com
FEATURES
Seasoft’s flagship drysuit, the XV4 utilizes the same movement-enhancing pattern and rear-entry zipper as the TX3, but in a 4 mm thickness of an entirely different neoprene. The front and back panels are made from a single piece of neoprene, eliminating the cross seam in the crotch that's traditionally prone to leaking. The XV4 also utilizes a wider sleeve providing greater freedom of movement than found in typical drysuits and eliminating any binding and pulling under the arms. Smooth skinned for minimal resistance moving through the water, it maintains its durability despite its stretch. The XV4 uses Seasoft’s proprietary Stealth boots, featuring elevated heel and arch supports, and testers found the suit to be as comfortable walking the deck as it was in the water. In terms of comfort, the XV4 was unsurpassed in neoprene suits, with the 3 mm silver-lined neck and wrist seals consistently warm and dry, providing an easy on/off.
BOTTOM LINE
The Testers’ Choice in neoprene suits, the XV4 was unsurpassed in comfort and warmth in and out of the water.
..