Comments about Scubapro NovaScotia Steamer 6.5 mm Mens Wetsuit, Black:

I expected the product size to run a little small, based on experience with other ScubaPro wetsuits, but found that the size chart was spot on. I fell into the middle of the "large" sizing and am 6'0" and 185lbs.

I have found the seals to work great, generally keeping me very warm and dry. Some water seems to work its way around the ankles, but no significant leakage around the wrists or neck. Another nice feature is the inside lining, which made donning and doffing the thick wetsuit much easier. The zipper is great - drysuit quality - with the only issue that your buddy will need to zip you up. I cannot see any way that one could zip it by themself. The exterior leg pocket is roomy, and capable of carrying an SMB, reel, or small camera, etc and allows easy access.

I have only used the wetsuit down to 68F, but feel that the exposure protection would be suitable at least into the low 60s. I purchased this as an economical alternative to a drysuit, as I don't dive extreme cold water and only dive colder water a few times a year.

Comments about Scubapro NovaScotia Steamer 6.5 mm Mens Wetsuit, Black:

I've dived with this suit about 10 times. The suit is really well built. I am 190# and 6' and I tried a L and XL before settling on the XL. The Large was too small by a long shot. I couldn't get my legs into the suit. Leisurepro's return policy was great for this: I order both suits and returned the one that didn't fit. The chest fells a little tight.

This suit is really easy to don and doff but the zipper requires a buddy. The lining materialls slips over my skin easily. Donning is significantly harder when the lining is wet. I've read that some can get the zipper open by themselves; I can't. I roll the collar in and it keeps the suit pretty much water tight. So much so that it can lead to squeezing. Not sure if I haven't figured out how to 'burp' the suit, but my last dive to 85ft left a welt on my skin along the zipper line.

I dove with this suit at 50F for 26 min and the cold was not a problem. This is all the more remarkable given that I am very cold intolerant.