Scuba Diving Dry Suit

scuba diving dry suit

The wetsuit function is essentially to allow the water to come into the suit and form an insulating layer of water, held within the material, which is warmed up by the wearer’s body temperature. This insulating layer then serves to keep the wearer warm in the cold water conditions. Some people get confused between a wetsuit and a dry suit, the dry suit functions to keep the wearer dry, whereas the wetsuit allows the water into the material to then in turn to be heated up and retain an insulating layer of water to keep the wearer warm. The dry suit also seals out the water with rubber seals around the neck, ankles and wrists.

Having determined the main difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit, we have to consider the material used for the wetsuit function. The main material that is used in the manufacture of these wetsuits is that of neoprene. This material can vary in thickness which is in relation to the desired wetsuit function in terms of the temperature of the water that the wearer will be utilizing or expecting the wetsuit function to be achieved effectively.

The wetsuit can be purchased in thicknesses varying from 1mm to 4mm in most cases. The wetsuit function is determined by the environment in which the wearer will wear the suit and the thicker material or neoprene will be more suitable for the colder water regions. Hence the colder the conditions the thicker the suit to enable correct wetsuit function.

A variety of wetsuit designs, provide the purchaser with a selection that will suit their needs. The wetsuit can be found in a version known as the shorty, which is sleeveless and legless, covering the torso; or the full sized which covers the entire body. New technology allows detachable arms and legs of the suit and one will effectively have a combination of the two types of wetsuits previously mentioned.

The design or construction of the wetsuit is enhanced by the technique that the manufacturer uses in terms of assembling the suit. Some manufacturers may stitch and glue the suit, whilst others may either just stitch or just glue the suit together. A combination of the two is normally recommended as this will add to the durability of the wetsuit, and considering the amount that will be invested ensures that the suit will last a long time.

The care and maintenance of a wetsuit is vital to ensure correct and continued wetsuit function; and as stated especially due to the amount that is invested in this item. If cared for correctly and according to the makers instructions you will be guaranteed to have a long term use and benefit of the wetsuit.

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