Scubapro NovaScotia Steamer 7.5mm Semi-Dry Suit - Mens
Scubapro NovaScotia Steamer 7.5mm Semi-Dry Suit - Mens - M (Medium) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Scubapro men’s wetsuit sizing. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.
Height and weight
| Size | Height ft/in · cm |
Weight lb · kg |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
142–167 65–75 |
| S |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
153–188 70–80 |
| ST |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
153–188 70–80 |
| MS |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
164–189 75–85 |
| M |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
164–189 75–85 |
| MT |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
164–189 75–85 |
| LS |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
175–200 80–90 |
| L |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
175–200 80–90 |
| LT |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
175–200 80–90 |
| XLS |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
186–211 85–95 |
| XL |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
186–211 85–95 |
| XLT |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
186–211 85–95 |
| 2XLS |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–190 |
197–222 90–100 |
| 2XL |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
197–222 90–100 |
| 2XLT |
6′5″+ >195 |
197–222 90–100 |
| 3XLS |
6′3″–6′5″ 190–195 |
208–235 95–105 |
| 3XL |
6′5″+ >195 |
208–235 95–105 |
| 4XL |
6′5″+ >195 |
219–244 100–110 |
| 5XL |
6′5″+ >195 |
230–255 105–115 |
Chest, waist and hips
| Size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Hips in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS |
34–36 86–91 |
29–31 74–79 |
37–39 94–99 |
| S |
36–38 91–96 |
31–33 79–84 |
39–41 99–104 |
| ST |
36–38 91–96 |
31–33 79–84 |
39–41 99–104 |
| MS |
38–40 96–101 |
33–35 84–89 |
41–43 104–109 |
| M |
38–40 96–101 |
33–35 84–89 |
41–43 104–109 |
| MT |
38–40 96–101 |
33–35 84–89 |
41–43 104–109 |
| LS |
40–42 101–107 |
35–37 89–94 |
43–45 109–114 |
| L |
40–42 101–107 |
35–37 89–94 |
43–45 109–114 |
| LT |
40–42 101–107 |
35–37 89–94 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XLS |
42–44 107–112 |
37–39 94–99 |
45–47 114–119 |
| XL |
42–44 107–112 |
37–39 94–99 |
45–47 114–119 |
| XLT |
42–44 107–112 |
37–39 94–99 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 2XLS |
44–46 112–117 |
39–41 99–104 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 2XL |
44–46 112–117 |
39–41 99–104 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 2XLT |
44–46 112–117 |
39–41 99–104 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 3XLS |
46–48 117–122 |
41–43 104–109 |
49–51 124–129 |
| 3XL |
46–48 117–122 |
41–43 104–109 |
49–51 124–129 |
| 4XL |
48–51 122–129 |
43–45 109–114 |
51–53 129–135 |
| 5XL |
51–53 129–135 |
45–47 114–119 |
53–55 135–140 |
How Scubapro measures
If you plan to wear a swimsuit or other items under your divewear, you should measure yourself while wearing those garments, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
- Waist: Measure at the narrowest point of your waist.
- Hips: Stand with your heels together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Source: Scubapro’s size chart (original chart).
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Product Information
The Scubapro NovaScotia Semi-Dry Steamer 7.5mm (w/Hood) is a men's semi-dry wetsuit built from 7.6/6.5mm Everflex X-Foam neoprene with a rear shoulder-to-shoulder YKK Aquaseal Vislon waterproof zipper and an integrated hood, CE certified as a Class A dive suit (CE range 45°F to 54°F), suggested for 50°F to 60°F water and usable below 50°F with layering.
Who it is for
This suit is positioned between a traditional wetsuit and a neoprene drysuit for divers who don't want a drysuit. It is built for cold-water and temperate multi-dive days where minimizing hydrodrag and staying warm between dives matters. It includes an attached hood and I-Safe straps on both arms for mounting dive instruments.
Key details
- Thickness: 7.6/6.5mm Everflex X-Foam neoprene, petroleum-free and limestone-based.
- Zipper: rear shoulder-to-shoulder YKK Aquaseal Vislon waterproof zipper with a heavy-duty plastic slider.
- Seals: double zippered ankle and wrist seals with KA brass sliders, plus a fold-under neck seal to limit seepage.
- Thermal rating: CE certified Class A, with a suggested range of 50°F to 60°F (usable below 50°F with layering) and a CE tested range of 45°F (7°C) to 54°F (12°C).
- Weight and length (size M): 7.38 lb and 57.5 in.
Compatibility and sizing
The NovaScotia w/Hood is offered in M, MT (Medium Tall), LS (Large Short), L, LT (Large Tall), XLS (X-Large Short), XL, XLT (X-Large Tall), 2XL, and 2XLT (2X-Large Tall). Short and tall sizes are offered alongside standard sizes so divers can choose a closer fit.
What's in the box
- NovaScotia semi-dry steamer suit
- Integrated hood
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Scubapro dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California, open since 2003. Call or chat with us at 888-701-4017 if you have questions about sizing, fit, or layering this suit for your local water temperatures.
- Everflex X-Foam neoprene: 100% Everflex neoprene that is petroleum-free and limestone-based, used throughout the suit.
- Waterproof main zipper: rear shoulder-to-shoulder YKK Aquaseal Vislon zipper with a heavy-duty plastic slider for an easy, watertight entry.
- Sealed wrist and ankle cuffs: double zippered ankle and wrist seals with KA brass sliders for durability and watertightness.
- Fold-under neck seal: designed to minimize water seepage at the neck.
- Plush interior liner: added in the arms, legs, and shoulder areas to increase warmth and stretch.
- 3D thigh pocket with hood hook: right thigh pocket includes an external attachment hook for the hood.
- Blind-stitched seams: seams are blind-stitched to reduce water entry.
- Internal stress discs: reinforce seam intersections against wear and tear.
- Anti-abrasion panels: added on the shoulders, knees, and seat for durability.
- Reinforced spine pad: enhanced, reinforced spine pad.
- I-Safe instrument straps: fitted on both arms for mounting dive instruments.
- Solvent-free assembly: suit is glued using a solvent-free, 100% green manufacturing process.
| Thickness | 7.6/6.5 mm Everflex X-Foam neoprene |
| Wetsuit Type | Semi-Dry Steamer |
| Gender | Men |
| Color | Black |
| Entry Style | Back Zip |
| Zipper Type | Rear shoulder-to-shoulder YKK Aquaseal Vislon waterproof zipper with heavy-duty plastic slider |
| CE Thermal Rating | Class A |
| Suggested Water Temperature Range | 50°F to 60°F, usable below 50°F with layering |
| CE Rated Temperature Range (Class A) | 45°F (7°C) to 54°F (12°C) |
| Product Weight (size M) | 7.38 lb |
| Full Length (size M) | 57.5 in |
| Material | 100% Everflex neoprene (X-Foam, petroleum-free, limestone-based) |
| Sizes Available | M, MT, LS, L, LT, XLS, XL, XLT, 2XL, 2XLT |
- NovaScotia semi-dry steamer suit
- Integrated hood
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a wetsuit fit?
A wetsuit should feel snug everywhere, with no loose pockets at the lower back, armpits, or behind the knees where water can collect and flush. It will feel tighter than normal clothing on land, which is expected, because the suit works by holding a thin layer of water that your body warms. If you cannot take a full breath or the neck chokes you it is too small, and if you can pinch loose folds of neoprene it is too big.
What do you wear under a wetsuit?
Most divers wear a swimsuit, a rash guard, or a thin dive-specific base layer under a wetsuit. A slick base layer makes a tight suit much easier to pull on and cuts down chafing at the neck, shoulders, and underarms. Avoid thick cotton clothing, which soaks up water, bunches, and makes you colder rather than warmer.
How do you put on a tight wetsuit?
Work upward in small sections, pulling a little neoprene at a time rather than yanking on one spot, and get the suit fully seated at the ankles and knees before working on the hips and shoulders. A plastic bag over each foot and hand, or wetting the suit first, helps it slide into place. Grip with flat palms rather than fingertips, since fingernails are the most common cause of torn neoprene.
Does a thicker wetsuit mean a warmer wetsuit?
As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so a higher millimeter rating is warmer in the same conditions. Warmth also depends heavily on fit, suit style, seam construction, whether you add a hood, boots, and gloves, how long the dive is, and your own cold tolerance, so two divers in identical suits can feel very differently. Use thickness as a starting point and refine it against your local conditions and personal experience.
How do I care for and store a wetsuit?
Rinse it inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, and use a wetsuit-specific wash occasionally to control odor. Dry it inside-out first and then flip it, always out of direct sunlight, because UV and heat break down neoprene faster than anything else. Store it hanging on a wide-shouldered hanger or laid flat rather than folded, so you do not set permanent creases.
How long does a wetsuit last?
Lifespan depends far more on use and care than on age, so a suit dived hard in sun and chlorine may soften within a couple of seasons while a well-rinsed occasional-use suit can last many years. Signs a suit is finished include compressed neoprene that no longer feels buoyant or warm, splitting seams, and looseness in areas that used to be snug. Repairing small cuts and seam separations early adds meaningfully to a suit's life.
What is the difference between a full suit, a shorty, and wetsuit separates?
A full suit covers arms and legs, a shorty stops at the upper arms and thighs, and separates such as tops, bottoms, and hooded vests layer to add warmth where you want it. Layering a vest or top under a full suit adds core warmth and can extend the range of a suit you already own. Choose based on how much coverage you want, both for warmth and for protection against stings and abrasion.
Is the NovaScotia Semi-Dry suit the same as a drysuit?
No. It is a semi-dry wetsuit, positioned between a traditional wetsuit and a neoprene drysuit. It uses a waterproof rear zipper, fold-under neck seal, and double zippered wrist and ankle seals to minimize water seepage, but still allows a thin layer of water inside.
What water temperatures is the Scubapro NovaScotia semi-dry suit rated for?
Scubapro suggests this suit for water temperatures of 50°F to 60°F, and it can be used below 50°F with additional layering. It carries a CE Class A thermal rating, with the CE test range covering 45°F (7°C) to 54°F (12°C). Actual warmth also depends on dive time, activity level, and any added layers.
Does this wetsuit come with a hood?
Yes. This is the w/Hood version of the NovaScotia 7.5mm semi-dry suit, so an integrated hood ships with it. The right thigh also has a 3D pocket with an external hook for attaching the hood when it is not being worn.
What sizes does the NovaScotia 7.5mm semi-dry suit come in?
It is offered in M, MT, LS, L, LT, XLS, XL, XLT, 2XL, and 2XLT, covering standard, short, and tall proportions.
