Wetsuits
One-Piece or
Full Suit
Shorty
2-Piece Wetsuit
Wetsuit Styles
The wetsuit you select will depend on the conditions you'll be diving in. When making your selection, consult a local dive shop, instructor, or experienced diver for their suggestions and opinions.
Wetsuit styles are available for most conditions. If you only plan on diving in warm water, a shorty wetsuit may be appropriate. These suits are cut above the knees and elbows, allowing complete freedom of movement for your legs and arms.
Full suits are the most common style. These suits cover the entire body, so in addition to the torso, they provide warmth and skin protection for the arms and legs.
Our bodies lose a significant amount of heat through the torso and head, so when diving in cold water, a 2-piece suit is often desirable. These suits consist of overalls and a jacket. This combination doubles the coverage around the diver's upper body, which results in increased thermal protection.
Wetsuit styles are available for most conditions. If you only plan on diving in warm water, a shorty wetsuit may be appropriate. These suits are cut above the knees and elbows, allowing complete freedom of movement for your legs and arms.
Full suits are the most common style. These suits cover the entire body, so in addition to the torso, they provide warmth and skin protection for the arms and legs.
Our bodies lose a significant amount of heat through the torso and head, so when diving in cold water, a 2-piece suit is often desirable. These suits consist of overalls and a jacket. This combination doubles the coverage around the diver's upper body, which results in increased thermal protection.
