What kind of wetsuit do I need for scuba diving?

Can a shark bite through a wetsuit?

The wetsuits are made of a “high tech polymer, the same material used to make tow ropes for pulling ships,” says Shark Stop inventor Hayden Burford. And while a shark’s bite might penetrate the fabric, it will only cause small puncture wounds as opposed to the brutal injuries those attacked by sharks normally sustain.

Do you wear anything under a wetsuit?

If you’re going to rent a wetsuit, you’ll probably want to wear something beneath it for hygiene purposes. You can opt to wear undergarments with minimum covering (swimsuits, diving shorts, bikinis, etc.) or nothing at all in warmer locations and waters.

Do you really need a wetsuit?

The short answer is no, you don’t. There are lots of options to wear while surfing like board shorts, swim suits, jammers, dry suits, wetsuits and more. The most important things are that you are comfortable, confident, and appropriately dressed for the temperature of the water.

What should you never do while scuba diving?

Never hold your breath while ascending. Your ascent should be slow and your breathing should be normal. Never panic under water. If you become confused or afraid during a dive, stop, try to relax, and think through the problem.

What temperature should you not wear a wetsuit?

Here are the USAT’s rule on wetsuits and water temps. 65-78 degrees: Suitable for swimming with or without a wetsuit. Sleeveless suits are popular at this temp.

Why should you not pee in a wetsuit?

Peeing in Wetsuits Can Damage Their Fabric: TRUE

Human urine is 90-95% water. The rest are compounds like urea, chloride, sodium, potassium, creatinine, inorganic sulfur, and others. This means that it is slightly acidic and its pH ranges from 5.5 to 7. In other words, urine is corrosive.

Can you pee in a wet wetsuit?

There’s no health risk to peeing in your wetsuit. Most people don’t realize that urine is sterile, unless you already have an infection of the urinary tract.

Can you get stung in a wetsuit?

However, keep in mind that not all wetsuits are full length and that you can still be susceptible to stings in uncovered areas of the body. A full wetsuit is great to protect your entire body, but a jellyfish can still sting your exposed hands, feet, and head.

What to do if you need to pee in a wetsuit?

Drain your wetsuit

Draining your suit with fresh water is probably the best case scenario, as salt water can be damaging to the neoprene. But if your local break doesn’t have a shower, it’s best to drain your suit out in the lineup.

Do you need to wear a bra under a wetsuit?

For women you can wear a sports bra and some sort of compression shorts, or you can wear a swimsuit. You do not want to wear something cotton-based which holds water because it will increase your chaffing. Also, do not wear underwear. Underwear will not dry out and will cause a sore saddle.

Why are wetsuits so uncomfortable?

The very purpose of a wetsuit is to keep a very thin layer of water in, next to your body. That means that the wetsuit is going to be very tight, and that kind of tightness sometimes is unnerving for people. No other garment in the world of triathlon clothing is meant to fit as snugly as a wetsuit.

Should a wetsuit be tight or loose?

How Should a Wetsuit Fit? In general, a wetsuit should fit snugly, like a second skin but not so tight that your range of motion is limited. The sleeves (if full-length) should fall at the wrist bone and the legs just above the ankle bone, and there should be no gaps, pockets, or rolls of neoprene.

Why are wetsuits black like seals?

It May Be Better for Regulating Body Temperature

Darker colors are especially effective since they absorb more heat and light than brighter colors. Black—which actually isn’t a color, but the absence of color—absorbs the most light, reflects very little, and therefore traps in the most heat for the wearer.

Do wetsuits get tighter or looser in water?

Try on your wetsuit before your first swim or surf session, just to make sure you are fairly comfortable. It will always feel tighter when you are out of the water. Remember that it will feel a little bit looser once it fills with water.

What is the easiest wetsuit to get in and out of?

The Wetwear EZ-ON WETSUIT is our most popular wetsuit and the easiest wetsuit to put on and take off available to today. The EZ-ON WETSUIT features zippers in the arms from the wrist to the bicep and in the legs from the ankle to the thigh. The zippers are backed off with a panel made of polyurethane coated Lycra.

How do I know my wetsuit size?