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Diving Equipment Supplies :: Drysuits :: Northern Diver Drysuits :: Aquarius Drysuit

Aquarius Drysuit

Chest Entry Lightweight Drysuit
Wrap yourself in the latest technology, innovations, unique pattern designs & quality - all in one drysuit.

Designed originally for the military and perfect for the rigours of UK diving.

Suit features
• Breathable & Hardwearing Fabric
• Easy-Entry System With Waist Entry Zip
• Super-Stretch Neoprene Neck & Cuff Protectors
• Cargo Pocket
• Decor Boots
• Internal Braces
• Kevlar Reinforced Protection On Backside
• Kevlar Reinforced Kneepatches
• Reflective Piping On Arms

Supplied with inflation hose, matching Arctic hood & carry/storage Bag

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Dive magazine review - April 2009:
Originally made for the Ministry of Defence in dark green, the Aquarius drysuit by Northern Diver is now available to the general public - albeit in black with just a hint of reflective piping on the arms.

The suit has been designed to be lightweight and flexible while being tough enough to endure the rigours of military life. For instance, the seat area has been reinforced with Kevlar, as have the knees. The latex neck seal is protected with a covering of 'super-stretch' neoprene, but the wrist seals are not, and the boots look and feel a bit industrial and heavy.

However, the best attribute of this suit is arguably the entry system of a cross-torse zip, which makes putting it on and taking it off effortless. Once the zip is fastened, a large flap covers it and neatly folds down on itself, and a strap goes around your back and ties in a similar fashion to the lifejackets you'd find on any airliner.

First, we tested the suit in the pool. I put on the Arctic Base undersuit - a thick two-piece fleece affair that Northern Diver had sent to accompany the drysuit - and slipped into the Aquarius in less than two minutes, fastening the zip by myself. The pool temperature hovered around 5 degrees C, according to my computer, but after about an hour, I emerged dry and warm.

Confident that all was fine, I ventured into the open water of the English Channel in late January, in comparatively balmy water temperature of 9 degrees C. As I was venturing deeper, I supplemented to Arctic Base undersuit with an additional base layer for good measure. The suit's flexibility underwater was superb; the Aquarius just got better and better the more I used it.

The material used in the manufacture of the Aquarius is a closely guarded secret and conforms to military specifications - including, remarkably, breathability. Only time will tell how robust it is, but if it's good enough for the armed forces, it will probably serve the average UK diver for a good few years. And at £425 - well below half that of some of the suit's competitors - it's a steal for the average club diver or travelling cold-water diver, or perhaps as a backup suit on a cold-water expedition. It comes complete with a hood and holdall/changing mat.
Charles Hood.

Dive say: Military-grade drysuit does its duty.
Value - 10, Performance - 9

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Product Code	AQS-12
Price:	£409.00

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