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Scuba Wetsuits Information

Scuba wetsuits are worn by scuba divers to keep themselves warm when they are in cold water.

Wetsuits trap a thin layer of water between the skin and the rubber of the wetsuit. Water will escape from between the suit and the body if the wetsuit is too loose a fit, taking the bodys heat with it.

Scuba wetsuits made of dense neoprene offer great warmth and protection. A thicker cold water wetsuit will be required if you are diving in particularly cold diving spots, or if you are descending to a depth of 30 feet at least.

The trade-off in terms of restricted mobility and better insulation was in the past a major consideration to the wearing of thick wetsuits. However, thanks to modern technology, wetsuits designed with a higher torso thickness are now just as flexible as wetsuits designed with lower torso thicknesses.

You just can’t afford to take any chances with poor quality ill fitting scuba wetsuits.