posted by admin on Apr 23
When you are scuba diving, there is no such thing as a perfect wetsuit, but modern manufacturers have come close to perfection. The area you will dive in will determine whether you need a dry suit, a wetsuit, or a semi-dry suit. While dry suits are meant for cold dives, wetsuits keep your body warm in waters of moderate temperatures.
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posted by admin on Apr 23
The scuba diving wetsuit provides the dual benefit of protection and insulation to the underwater diver. When lounging close to the surface, a wetsuit or even a thin bodysuit for that matter serves as protective barrier against sun exposure and from corals and jellyfish attacks. Now for underwater dives at a depth of at least 30 feet - particularly with the icy thermoclines of temperate diving spots, a thicker, cold water wetsuit is required to effectively insulate the body from chilly temperatures but without compromising the need for mobility when cruising the depths.
Given the benefits of donning a wetsuit, a diver will have to be very discriminating as to the material and quality that goes into its manufacture. After all, its your life as well as recreation that is on the line and you simply can’t allow a poor quality or an improperly fitted wetsuit to cause a misadventure.
Here are a few guidelines that would help you choose an appropriate wetsuit for your underwater adventures.
If it’s too loose, you will not get properly insulated. Make sure that the neoprene wetsuit snuggly attaches to your body. Otherwise, water and body heat that jointly insulates the body from the chilly temperatures of the depths will seep out from the material and impair the suit’s ability to preserve body heat.
If it’s too thick, wetsuit may restrict movement. Next to insulation, mobility is a major consideration in the selection of a wetsuit. If you intend to frequent cold water dive spots in temperate regions or planning for a deep sea expedition during the winter months, it would be to your advantage to get a thick wetsuit. In the past, the issue of mobility has always confounded the don of thick wetsuits. These wetsuits tend to restrict diver mobility at a certain thickness and induce stiff movements as the diver maneuvers the depths. Thicker wetsuits may provide better insulation but the trade-off in terms of mobility should be taken into account. Thanks to modern technology, wetsuits designed with a torso thickness of 4 can now achieve the flexibility of a wetsuit with a torso thickness of 2.
Get one that is outfitted with spandex fibers. The neoprene material of the wetsuit may offer effective insulation but it is also likely to shrink over time. Integrating spandex fibers into the suit’s panel increases material flexibility, contradicts neoprene shrinkage and makes it easier to make adjustments in the future.
Purchase from a reliable wetsuit and other scuba gear manufacturer. Aeris offers a durable line of scuba wetsuits for both men and women. Choose from a selection of jumpsuit, back-zip jumpsuit or shortie that are available at an extensive size range.
posted by admin on Apr 22
There has long been a fierce debate about the suitability between long john and shorty wetsuits, and it is likely that this will continue for well into the future. At the end of the day, wetsuit choice often comes down to a matter of personal preference, specifically with regard to the waters that you choose to dive in, and the kind of maneuverability that you require.
Regardless of what kind of wetsuit you may prefer, the purpose of both kinds are one and the same: insulation and conserving body warmth during deep water and cold water diving. However, for practical purposes, the difference between these two types of wetsuit is in their design. A long john wetsuit will provide insulation for the torso, back, neck and arms. However, they are known to be somewhat more restrictive on the one’s ability to move. On the other hand, a shorty wetsuit will provide insulation for only the torso and arms, but allows far greater range of movement than the long john does.
Another important benefit of the use of wetsuits is that they provide a certain degree of protection against potential underwater sea hazards. These may include scratches and scrapes against underwater rocks and corals that are sure to occur when in the process of scuba diving and snorkeling. However, more importantly, wetsuits provide a barrier against a potentially lethal encounter with a box jelly fish, blue bottle jellyfish or even a stray sea snake, which are all found in the more tropical of water climates. Once again, due to the relative increase in body coverage that the long john wetsuit affords, this form of wetsuit has a greater protective potential than it’s counterpart, the shorty wetsuit.
One of the most important factors of a modern wetsuit is in its ability to let people dive for longer than they could normally do if they were not wearing one. If you are on a diving adventure or expedition, the use of a wetsuit is of absolute importance, and a long john wetsuit will probably be the best option to use. However, for general water sports such as body boarding, water skiing or casual shallow water diving, a shorty wetsuit is likely to be suitable, as they offer less resistance to movement, as well as less water drag.
Both long john wetsuits and shorty wetsuits have their own pros and cons, and it would be wise to select one that best suits your own specific needs and requirements as a diver, so that you get the most value for the money that you spend on one of these high quality products.
posted by admin on Apr 21
Buying a wetsuit can be somewhat confusing. There are many different styles, thicknesses, qualities and price ranges to choose from. Trying on a wetsuit isn’t the most fun thing to do in the world either. However, it is a necessary evil if you want to keep warm on your dive. So with that in mind, here are the items you should look for when buying a wetsuit:
posted by admin on Apr 21
Technology has increased significantly with in our lives which in turn affects a multitude of products that use on a regular basis, the scuba wetsuit has not been spared in this progression and some of the manufacturing techniques, product designs and functionality of the suits have increased dramatically.
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posted by admin on Apr 21
If you want to take up scuba diving as a sport, in additional to the training or introductory classes that you have to undergo, you also have to invest in the proper gear. This is only natural since you should consider scuba diving like any other support. You need the proper gear for it too.
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posted by admin on Apr 21
Wearing a wetsuit is generally something you want to avoid when scuba diving since you want full range of movement. Unfortunately, not all of us can live in the warm waters of the Caribbean. We have no choice on the matter, so finding the perfect wetsuit is critical to getting the most out of your dives.
The first thing to understand about wetsuits is a maddening fact. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Apr 21
Even in the tropics, divers have to guard against thermal loss, but for divers who blow bubbles in chilly, temperate conditions–water ranging from the low 50s to the low 70s–staying warm is imperative. When the water’s this cold, it doesn’t take much to get uncomfortably chilled and stay that way. Good news: Today’s 7mm wetsuits offer better fit, features, comfort Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Apr 21
The rise in technology over the last century has marked a significant change in the production rates and values of items that we use regularly. Specifically, the wetsuit is one product that has evolved over time to become incredibly disseminated, efficient and affordable. Improved technologies have caused the the production of wetsuits to be far more cost effective, Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Apr 21
Picking out the proper scuba diving equipment for our needs is very important, and as far as the wetsuit goes, that is arguably the MOST important piece of scuba diving gear that you will be using. So with that being said and done, you will definitely want to buy the right wetsuit for your diving needs. But not to worry, just as long as you take into consideration the important factors of picking a wetsuit, you will be just fine.
First of all, the conditions of the water you will be diving in are certainly a factor. For example, the temperature of the water that you will be diving in on most occasions, will determine how thick of a wetsuit that you should buy. Likewise, depending on the water you will be diving in, you may have to buy a thinner wetsuit, as this has its benefits as well.
For example, if you will be doing a decent amount of diving in colder water temperatures, you will definitely want a thicker wetsuit for sure. If you do a lot of diving in warmer water temperatures, then you will need a thinner wetsuit. Also, if you happen to be taking scuba diving courses and or lessons, then ask your trainer what they think that you will want as far as the thickness of your wetsuit.
Also, the other important thing to consider when buying your scuba diving gear, is that you will want to go with a wetsuit that is a good fit on your body. Basically you want the wetsuit to be pretty tight on your body, as this will allow less water to get in. The more water you can keep out, the higher your body temperature will stay, since even warm water will lower your body temperature if it comes in contact with your body.
While the price of the wetsuit you choose should certainly be a factor, it is definitely not recommended that you go cheap on this piece of scuba diving gear, as it is an extremely important component. While it may be rather tempting to buy a cheaper scuba wetsuit, you will probably end up wanting something better later on down the road, so it is probably best that you just buy one that is of good quality right from the start.