| Scuba diving is a sport that is enjoyed by people the | | | | characteristics. |
| world round. Scuba diving trips take place | | | | The type of neoprene that the wetsuit is made of is |
| everywhere from the Bahamas to the shores of | | | | as important as the thickness of it. The neoprene |
| Alaska to Australia, the gear that divers need is as | | | | that a suit is made from will have an affect on |
| unique as the sport as well as the people who enjoy | | | | several aspects of the suit, including the durability, |
| it. | | | | overall look as well as cost of the wetsuit. |
| The use of a wetsuit is as important in scuba diving | | | | There are three types of neoprene used for |
| as an air tank. It is an essential piece of scuba gear. | | | | wetsuits that are worth mentioning here. They are |
| Choosing the appropriate wetsuit, however, depends | | | | Gas (chemical) blown, skin and titanium. The purchase |
| upon many factors and preferences. For example, | | | | of a gas blown suit will result in a more expensive, |
| where will the dive be taking place? What will the | | | | stronger wetsuit. A chemical blown suit will have a |
| water temperature be? What type of neckline or | | | | softer feel but will tend to wear quicker as a result, |
| stitching do you prefer a wetsuit to have? | | | | this is less expensive. |
| When buying a wetsuit, the thickness of the material | | | | The most expensive option is to get a suit that is |
| that is needed is the most crucial decision to be | | | | made with Titanium. These wetsuits have the |
| made. The thickness of the wetsuit will be the | | | | Titanium either as a coating for the inside or as |
| determining factor to your warmth and comfort | | | | threads that are woven through the suit. The |
| underwater. Most suits are sold with thicknesses of | | | | thought behind adding the Titanium to the wetsuit is |
| 3mm or 6mm, these two choices will be sufficient in | | | | that it is supposed to keep you warmer by |
| most temperatures of water where the average | | | | preventing heat from leaving the body while under |
| dive will take place. | | | | water, however, some divers are still skeptical about |
| Another choice that needs to be made is the type | | | | the validity of this claim. |
| of wetsuit that you will need. Wetsuits most | | | | When trying on a wetsuit for size be sure to check |
| commonly are found with short legs and sleeves and | | | | that there are not big gaps in the armpits, that the |
| long legs and sleeves. The choice of which is right for | | | | crotch of the suit is snug, the ankles and wrists of |
| you depends upon where you are diving, the | | | | the suit need to be snug, not loose or water will get |
| temperature of the water and your personal | | | | in. Finally, if in order to close the suit, the zipper |
| tolerance level for temperature changes. | | | | needs to be held, it is probably too small and needs |
| The water temperature will help you when making | | | | to be at least one size larger. On the other hand, if it |
| the decision regarding thickness and length of the | | | | zips easily and isn't snug, try a smaller size. If you |
| wetsuit needed. If you are diving in water that is | | | | can't find a wetsuit that fits exactly right, it can and |
| above 85 degrees, a 2 mm short suit is what you | | | | should be altered. |
| would need. However, if the dive is in water that is | | | | Use these tips along with recommendations from |
| 60 to 70 degrees, look for a 6-7 mm long suit. The | | | | seasoned divers to ensure the right wetsuit for your |
| final decision regarding the thickness and type of suit | | | | needs. Enjoy! |
| that is best for you rests upon your own body | | | | |