FIND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
| 80 to 85 Degrees |
2 mm shorty to dive skin |
| 73 to 79 Degrees |
3 mm fullsuit to 2 mm shorty |
| 66 to 72 Degrees |
5 mm to 3 mm fullsuit |
| 50-65 Degrees |
8/7 mm semi-dry to 7 mm wetsuit |
| 50 Degrees and Below |
8/7 mm semi-dry or drysuit |
What is the difference between 3mm and 5mm wetsuit?
As a general rule, there are 3 main thicknesses of wetsuit: 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm. The thinner the suit, the better flexibility of movement you will have but the less warmth and buoyancy. Thicker wetsuits are more buoyant and cumbersome so you trade flexibility for warmth.
What is the difference between a dive skin and a wetsuit?
Dive Suits and Drysuits provide better insulation and waterproof then a Wetsuit, especially suits made of rubber material, which can also seal the skin from getting wet; they can be heavy and provide less flexibility, used for deep diving due to their ability in keeping the body heat in cold water temperatures.
Are scuba wetsuits different?
The biggest difference between a SCUBA wetsuit and a surfing wetsuit is that the one designed for diving uses compression-resistant neoprene that doesn’t compress underwater. This feature is important, because a wetsuit provides thermal insulation through its thickness, measured in millimeters.
What thickness scuba wetsuit do I need? – Related Questions
Is it better to size up or down in wetsuits?
It should be tight, but it should not cut off your circulation or restrict your range of motion. A Wetsuit should fit similarly to compression shorts – snug with a little pressure. It may feel weird at first to have such a tight-fitting garment, but it will keep you warm and buoyant.
Why are scuba wetsuits black?
Black Provides Ultimate UV Protection
Neoprene, the type of rubber your wetsuit is likely made from, starts off as a milky white color. Carbon black is a key ingredient added, turning the rubber black to increase strength. It also provides heightened UV resistance for the same reason as heat absorption.
Can you use any wetsuit for diving?
Can I use my Surfing wetsuit for Scuba diving? Yes for sure! A few leading surf brands make scuba suits too but bear in mind that surfing suits are best suited for the surface and lose efficacy with depth, but they’ll feel great!
Can you swim in a scuba wetsuit?
Wetsuits are most effective for warming you adequately when the water temp is between 65-78 degrees. Colder than that, you can swim in a wetsuit but your head, face, feet, and hands will not be protected.
Can you wear a surf wetsuit for scuba?
Even though some individuals use the same wetsuit for both activities, they tend to do so if they are only occasionally engaging in them. Most experts recommend that if you surf or scuba dive regularly, you should get separate suits to make the experience safer and more comfortable.
Can you use the same wetsuit for diving and surfing?
You can use a surfing wetsuit for scuba diving, but the neoprene material will wear out faster due to the extreme pressure from being underwater. It won’t be as warm either.
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.
Should you wear anything under a wetsuit?
The quick answer to the question of what to wear under a wetsuit is – it can be either nothing at all, a thin garment like a rash vest, compression shorts or bikini for comfort or for extra warmth a thermal hooded rash vest.
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 should a womens wetsuit fit?
The fit should be tight around the arms and shoulders while providing ease of mobility. Make sure there isn’t too much extra room under the armpits. If there are folds of neoprene here, the suit is too big. The suit should fit snug around your wrists and the length should be just past your wrist bones.
How do I know my wetsuit size?
Wetsuits fit tighter than clothing, and the wetsuit size will usually be one or two sizes bigger than clothing.
Sizing for Boots:
- Order your regular shoe size.
- Wetsuit boots are not made in half sizes.
- Wetsuit boots should fit slightly tighter than regular shoes.
Do wetsuits get bigger when wet?
Wetsuits fit Tight.
Keep in mind that neoprene stretches when it gets wet, and also stretches with use over time. If you’re in doubt about what size is correct or in between sizes, go with the snugger wetsuit.
What is the difference between 4 3 and 3 2 wetsuits?
It’s fairly simple: the thicker the wetsuit, the warmer you will be. A 5/4/3 wetsuit will be much warmer than a 3/2 wetsuit. Thickness plays a small role in the durability of a wetsuit. Thicker suits, having more material, are less prone to getting tears all the way through the neoprene.