| Wearing a wetsuit is generally something you want | | | | more like a cork bobbing in the water than a diver. |
| to avoid when scuba diving since you want full range | | | | Okay, you've read the chart and found a suit that |
| of movement. Unfortunately, not all of us can live in | | | | would seem to be a good choice. Now what? Well, |
| the warm waters of the Caribbean. We have no | | | | suits come in two types - full body and two pieces. |
| choice on the matter, so finding the perfect wetsuit | | | | Whatever your choice, the best approach is to |
| is critical to getting the most out of your dives. | | | | always work from the bottom up. This means |
| The first thing to understand about wetsuits is a | | | | putting the suit on over your legs and working up. |
| maddening fact. The companies producing the suits | | | | Get help with a one piece as most will zipper up the |
| do not use the same exact sizes. This means you | | | | back. Nothing is worse then getting your hair stuck in |
| need to refer to the sizing chart each company puts | | | | the zipper of a suit you don't even own! |
| out. Without it, you are just flying in the dark. Since | | | | Once the suit is on, take it for a stroll. The suit |
| trying on wetsuits takes a bit of effort, you really | | | | should fit you snugly and contour to your body. You |
| want to make it as simple as possible by using the | | | | should be able to breathe with only a slight pressure. |
| directions in the sizing chart. Yes, this is inherently | | | | Your legs and arms should be held snuggly, but not |
| against the genetic makeup of all men! | | | | enough to make anything go numb! Walk around for |
| The second step is to go for the right fit. The goal | | | | at least five minutes to get a real feel for the fit. |
| here is to have a snug fit all over. It may be | | | | So, will this give you the perfect wetsuit for diving? |
| restricting and even a bit uncomfortable out of the | | | | No. It will give you something as close to perfect as |
| water, but the bouncy in the ocean will free things | | | | you can get off the rack. If you are going to be |
| up. Loose wetsuits should be avoided like the plague. | | | | diving a lot, it is well worth your money to get some |
| They let water in and, in cold currents, that can be a | | | | tailoring done. Yes, you can get the wetsuit fitted to |
| real constant adrenaline rush. On the other hand, you | | | | your frame. We all have different bodies, so every |
| want to avoid wetsuits that look like they are | | | | wetsuit is going to have an area where it doesn't fit |
| painted on. You'll be uncomfortable and your | | | | well. A wetsuit tailor can fix this with a minimum of |
| movement will be restricted to the point you will look | | | | fuss and turn a good fit into a great one. |