5 Tips In Choosing Your Scuba Wetsuits

Scuba diving is a sport that appeals to adventurous people because of the risk and the excitement involved in the activity itself. However, scuba diving need not be very risky if you observe the scuba diving safety tips that are provided by most scuba diving agencies that offer scuba certification.

One such tip is the proper use of scuba diving wetsuits to protect the body from temperature changes while scuba diving. Here are some tips to help you choose and buy scuba wetsuits.

1. Make sure you get body glove wetsuits This is not in reference to the brand of the scuba diving wetsuit but to the fact that the wetsuit should fit the person wearing them. This can be done by consulting a scuba wetsuits size chart which is available in most internet stores selling scuba apparels. You do not want your ordinary dress to sag or to fit you badly. In the same manner, you do not want scuba apparel that does not fit you to a T. This is not just for fashion reasons but for safety reasons as well. You can dive and swim properly if you are wearing a suit that fits you properly. This also applies to your scuba mask and your fins.

2. Check the water temperature Wetsuits are primarily worn not only to cover your body but to protect you from temperature changes when already underwater. To ensure that you are choosing the right wet suit for your diving activity, it is best to check the water conditions of the dive area where you plan to go scuba diving. Check the depths of the water and choose the proper thickness of the suit armed with such knowledge.

3. Choose thicker suits for colder water If you are planning to dive in the tropics where the waters are warmer, you can choose a suit that offers lesser protection in terms of thickness. However, if you are diving in location with slightly cooler weather and water temperature then you may need suits that are thick enough to protect you from the elements.

4. Check the depth of the water Checking the water depth of the dive site is equally important as checking the temperature especially for the purpose of choosing your wet suit. Wetsuits are commonly made with neoprene and the insulation capacity of this material is lessened as it compresses in deep water surfaces. Neoprene protects the diver in two ways: First, it acts as a barrier that lessens heat loss when underwater; secondly, it insulates the skin from cold water.

5. Consider this thickness guide The thicker the wetsuit, the better insulation it can provide. Diving in extreme conditions requires very thick wetsuits. So how do you know if you are buying the proper thickness? Here goes. · A water temperature of 75-85F requires a neoprene, lycra or polartec suit with a thickness of 1.66mm. · A water temperature of 65-75F requires a neoprene suit with a thickness of 5mm. · A water temperature of 35-65F requires a neoprene or drysuit with a thickness of 9.5mm.

There are plenty of diving suit styles that you can choose from depending on the dive location. There are one-piece or short sleeved suits, three-quarter suits or full suits. Scuba wet suits can make your diving experience comfortable or a nightmare so make sure you choose the right one.

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