What is the best thickness for a wetsuit?

What is the best thickness for a wetsuit?

A 3mm or 2mm shorty for summer, a 3mm fullsuit with watertight seams for dawn patrols and general later spring and early Autumn surfing. A 4mm suit for early spring and late Autumn before the winter really kicks in. A 5mm wetsuit for winter in most locations is fine, especially when couple with boots gloves and a hood.

Is 3mm thick for a wetsuit?

So when a wetsuit is referred to as a 4/3, this means it is 4mm in certain areas and 3mm in others….3) Wetsuit Thickness.

What’s the best wetsuit brand?

The best wetsuit 2022 ranking

1. O’Neill Hyperfreak. Best wetsuit overall.
2. Rip Curl Flashbomb 3/2 Chest Zip.
3. Quiksilver Highline Pro 1MM.
4. Finisterre Women’s Nieuwland 5mm Hooded Wetsuit.
5. SRFACE Heat.
6. Olaian men’s surfing 4/3mm neoprene wetsuit 100.
7. Finisterre Nieuwland 3E.
8. Picture Organic Equation 3/2 FZ.

Is 3mm wetsuit OK for winter?

So for a winter wetsuit you’ll be looking for a 4/3mm or more, and for summer opt for just 2 or 3mm of neoprene. For more information on thickness, check out our wetsuit thickness guide here.

What do I wear under a wetsuit?

Diving or fitted bicycle shorts are an excellent protection for your body in the wetsuit. Since they are pressed tightly against your skin, you won’t feel them once you put on your wetsuit, and they won’t limit your movement.

How do I know what size wetsuit to get?

If you’re completely new to buying a wetsuit, the best place to start is with your current dress size for clothing. Check with the brand to see if your measurements compare to their size guideline. Many customers often ask if they should go up or down a size from their dress size.

Can a wetsuit be too warm?

yes, it’s easy to overheat underwater, and yes, most likely, you’ll be hot. I’d spring for a 3 mil or 5 mil now.

How long does a wetsuit last?

4 years to 10 years
On average, a good wetsuit from a quality manufacturer should last anywhere from 4 years to 10 years or more, depending on heavily you use it. A cheaper brand wetsuit that doesn’t have the same construction quality may only last for a season or two before things like zippers become issues.

Do wetsuits keep you warm in cold water?

In short, yes, wetsuits do keep you warm. But they won’t completely protect you from hypothermia or from the chills.

Can I wash my wetsuit in the washing machine?

Don’t . . . . . . Wash your wetsuit in hot water. People sometimes question, ‘can you wash a wetsuit in hot water or in a washing machine’, but this should be avoided as washing neoprene at hot temperatures can reduce flexibility.

How do you pee in a wetsuit?

Needless to say, we are talking about peeing in wetsuits in the water. If you have to do it, do it at the beginning of the dive. The water will have time to rinse off the urine. Just before getting out of the water, open your wetsuit and let the water run inside.

Is it easier to put on a wetsuit wet or dry?

Unless you are clad in a skin suit, dive skin, or other skintight clothing that will allow the suit to slide easier, it is recommended that both you and your wetsuit be either wet or dry. The most difficult scenario is trying to wedge a wet body into a dry wetsuit, or to coax a damp wetsuit onto dry skin.