WHY BUY A SCUBAPRO DIVE SUIT?
Because deep down you want the best.
As soon as a diver hits the water the clock starts ticking toward hypothermia, even when diving in warm water. A dive suit’s job is to delay this by reducing the heat loss caused by water coming in contact with the diver’s bare skin. To do that a dive suit must be thick enough to handle the water temperature, have seams, seals and zippers that minimize water intrusion and, most importantly, it must fit like a “second skin.” Accomplishing these design issues is no small feat, and nobody is up to the task like SCUBAPRO.
SCUBAPRO has been committed to quality dive gear for over 50 years.
Founded in 1963 by two of scuba diving’s most innovative and entrepreneurial adventurers, Gustav Dalla Valle and Dick Bonin, SCUBAPRO is a pioneer in diving and the premier manufacturer of scuba diving equipment. For over 50 years SCUBAPRO has spearheaded the development of products that have advanced the safety and reliability of today’s scuba equipment, and by doing so has changed the face of diving.
A company built by divers, staffed by divers, and dedicated to divers, SCUBAPRO employs more than 400 people in 17 locations spread over 13 countries and four continents. At least half of all SCUBAPRO employees are divers (in several countries over 80 percent are divers), and over a third are instructors.
WHY BUY A SCUBAPRO DIVE SUIT
SCUBAPRO is the expert in “second skin” thermal protection.
SCUBAPRO dive suits have set the standard for comfort, style, and thermal protection. Every feature on every dive suit is expertly designed and engineered to keep the diver protected throughout the entire dive, whether it be in warm equatorial waters or the frigid seas of the Arctic. Whatever the ocean environment demands, SCUBAPRO dive suits deliver.
SCUBAPRO engineers believe that a dive suit line is a technical gear category that deserves continuous R&D. That’s why SCUBAPRO dive suits undergo a continual evolution in materials, pattern know-how and features. For example, a number of SCUBAPRO dive suits are built using the Pure Design Concept, which involves fewer panels and seams, allowing maximum stretch and freedom of movement. Various advanced thermal linings are also used, including Diamond Span and Heliospan, and variations like diagonal back zippers are used to simplify self-donning and reduce stress on the zipper mechanism. Each model is specially designed for optimal function, protection and comfort.
SCUBAPRO dive suits meet and exceed all industry certifications.
All SCUBAPRO wetsuits, semi-drys and drysuits must pass the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) tests, which are required in Europe. This testing applies to any products or garments designed to protect the body from skin, eye, hearing, or bodily injury. Consequently, all 3 mm and thicker suits must be fully tested under the CE EN 14225-1 (wetsuits and semi-drys) or CE EN 14225-2 (drysuits) standards confirming mechanical resistance and thermal protection ratification classes. Additional testing under these standards includes resistance to high and low temperature testing, sea water resistance testing, resistance to repeated pressurization in water testing, immersed thermal resistance testing, tensile strength of thermal insulating material testing, tensile strength of seams testing, tensile strength of closures testing, resistance to permanent material deformation testing, and finally, actual dive testing.
Dive suits are also subjected to Thermal Performance Classifications. This is where suits are rated for use in one of the four water temperature categories, also called classes, as described below:
Class A
Water temperature between 7°C/45°F and 12°C/54°F
Class B
Water temperature between 10°C/50°F and 18°C/64.5°F
Class C
Water temperature between 16°C/60.8°F and 24°C/75.2°F
Class D
Water temperature > 22°C/72°F
Because SCUBAPRO uses the very best neoprene on the market and cutting-edge design and engineering, its premium Everflex 7/5 mm front-zipper steamer has been rated a CE certified Class A suit, the 5/4 mm a CE certified Class B suit, and the 3/2 mm CE certified Class C. These ratings are typically one class higher than some competitive suit brands, meaning a thinner SCUBAPRO suit can be used in situations where a thicker suit of another brand would be required to maintain comparable thermal comfort.
SCUBAPRO dive suits are favored by militaries and public service agencies the world over.
SCUBAPRO dive suits are used by the militaries of many nations, and therefore they have to measure up to stringent standards and rugged use. SCUBAPRO engineers have designed a number of product lines to meet the specific requirements of military, police, special forces and public safety teams throughout the world. For example, specially configured SCUBAPRO dive suits have been built for the Hong Kong Fire Service, the Spanish Army, the French Special Forces as well as numerous search and rescue teams.
SCUBAPRO has years of experience in the military and public safety sector, and fully understands the importance of bidding processes, service requirements, spare part longevity and availability, technical training seminars, purchasing and delivery specifications. A multitude of SCUBAPRO products have been accorded NATO numbers; a complete list of NSN numbers is available.
SCUBAPRO dive suits are loaded with features.
SCUBAPRO dive suits set the standard for comfort, style, and thermal protection. Here is just a sample of the innovations you can expect to see on a SCUBAPRO suit:
• Designs that use fewer panels, so fewer seams and stitching are required, allowing maximum stretch capacity for extreme freedom.
• Anti-abrasion materials in all high-stress areas to increase the life of the suit.
• Unique interior materials like Diamond Span for quick draining and drying.
• Wrist and ankle seals to limit water transfer, increasing the suits’ thermal efficiency.
• Superior comfort and stretch, especially in Everflex line, allowing for expansive freedom of movement.
• Commonly used features that enhance comfort include spine pads, diagonal zippers, wrist/ankle zippers, anatomically formed pattern shapes, and double-layer collars.
• Commonly used convenience features include I-safe wrist straps, anti-abrasion panels, key pockets, hood hooks, zipper stops, and special chest-zip entries.
A SCUBAPRO dive suit exclusive: X-Foam Technology
SCUBAPRO wetsuits are produced with X-Foam neoprene, a SCUBAPRO exclusive. X-Foam is the only formula that complies with very strict P.A.H. test requirements. P.A.H. (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) are found in many things, including petroleum-based products. X-Foam neoprene is made from limestone neoprene and not petroleum. In other words, X-Foam neoprene protects divers.
There’s a SCUBAPRO dive suit to meet every diving challenge.
From the tropics to the coldest of waters, SCUBAPRO offers a suit to fit both the diver and the dive. The 2015 dive suit line includes a choice of drysuits – the Evertec LT trilaminate and the high-density neoprene Everdry 4; a semi-dry wetsuit – the Nova Scotia; and three distinct wetsuit lines – the Everflex, the Profile, and the Oneflex. Offered in a variety of thicknesses with a variety of features, and available at a variety of price points, there is a SCUBAPRO dive suit for every diver, every dive scenario, and every budget.
SCUBAPRO dive suits are proven performers.
SCUBAPRO dive suits not only pass and surpass all industry testing and certifications, for the past twenty years, since the advent of the scuba diving industry’s first independent wetsuit and drysuit tests, SCUBAPRO dive suits have consistently been rated tops for their wealth of features and functions, comfort, range of motion, flexibility, the effectiveness of their seals, quality of stitching, and more. No other dive gear brand earns the top-rank spots in independent gear reviews as often as SCUBAPRO.
SCUBAPRO dive suits have a stellar reputation among divers.
When divers think gear, they think SCUBAPRO, and dive suits are no exception. Proof of this can be seen on dive boats, at dive resorts, and in the water the world over. SCUBAPRO dive suits are worn by virtually everyone, from new divers to seasoned veterans, and that’s no accident. Offering a comfortable fit, durability and excellent thermal protection, SCUBAPRO dive suits are simply the best.
SCUBAPRO is a brand divers trust and own with pride.
From its inception, SCUBAPRO has been a different kind of dive company. Thanks to its vast network of exceptional dealers you can find SCUBAPRO products and reliable servicing anywhere in the world. SCUBAPRO is all about professionalism, and that’s why its dive suits are appreciated and respected by divers who wear them with pride. And the SCUBAPRO success story continues.
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