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    How to Choose a Wetsuit

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreOctober 17, 2022Updated:October 17, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Wetsuits are designed to provide comfort and protection for water sports such as surfing, kayaking and scuba diving. Choosing the proper wetsuit for the sport and the water temperature will improve your chances of staying comfortable and having enough protection.

    Difficulty: Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Step 1

    Different styles and thicknesses of wetsuits are available, depending on the sport. If you take part in several different water sports, you may need a wetsuit for each sport.

    Step 2

    Choose the style of wetsuit that fits the conditions. Shorties have short sleeves and short leg cuts. Three-quarter length wetsuits have short sleeves and full legs. Farmer Johns have a tank-top style top and may come in short- or long-leg styles. Full wetsuits have full-length arms and legs.

    Step 3

    Decide if you want your wetsuit to have zippers. Some wetsuits come with zippers on the ankles and wrists. There is also a choice between front and back zippers on full wetsuits and shorties. Zippers can make getting in and out of wetsuits easier, but there is also a little bit of water leakage in these areas.

    Step 4

    Next choose the proper thickness for your wetsuit. Wetsuit thicknesses are measured in millimeters. Thicker wetsuits are the right choice for colder water. A point to keep in mind is that the thicker the wetsuit the more difficult it will be to put on and move around in. Once you’re in the water, however, a wetsuit becomes much easier to maneuver in.

    Step 5

    Try on several wetsuits you are considering. Try on suits made by different manufacturers; try on different styles. Wetsuits are styled and cut differently. A “medium” in one wetsuit may not fit the same as a “medium” of a different wetsuit.

    Tips & Warnings

    If you are going to be using a thick wetsuit, consider also using a dive skin. Wetsuit care products, such as shampoo and hangers, also are good items to have. Trying on a wetsuit is the best way to get a proper fit.

    If you are going to be using a thick wetsuit, consider also using a dive skin.

    Wetsuit care products, such as shampoo and hangers, also are good items to have. Trying on a wetsuit is the best way to get a proper fit.

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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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