Wetsuits are designed to let water in, then keep that water in, letting your body heat it up and thus keeping you warm. Dry suits keep you warm and dry, wetsuits keep you warm and wet. After all, they are called wetsuits! In the past wetsuits did not fit as well, but now with their improved, formfitting designs and newer, less abrasive materials like polypropylene, you will find they are far less likely to give you a rash, as long as you get one that fits properly.
If for some reason you do find yourself getting a rash, there is always the trusty rash guard to solve that problem. Dry suits will keep you warm and dry, yes. What you may not know is that dry suits are made to be loose fitting, unlike wetsuits which are form fitting. This results in a lot of drag, and the last thing you want to worry about is a suit that is aiding the ocean to hold you under, and drag you back while paddling out.
OK… this one is pretty common, and understandable. Once this happens the internal tape acts as a backup seal, thus keeping the suit from leaking, and keeping you warmer. Quite a few people complain that a wetsuit with a built-in hood is uncomfortable. It is true that hood sizes on wetsuits can vary, making them seem too tight, however, tight when you are trying a suit on in the shop, or anywhere out of the water, might be just right when the suit is wet, and especially after it loosens up from multiple uses.
Wetsuits come in a wide range of thicknesses, from 2mm to 6mm. Some come without seam tape, some come with seams fully taped. Some are glued and blind stitched, and some are flatlock stitched. Every wetsuit manufacturer has multiple types of neoprene they use throughout their wetsuit lines with different properties of durability and stretch.
Some wetsuits have special internal linings that can make the suit warmer, dry faster, and slide on easier. The list goes on. Back zips are easier to get in and out of because the zipper is much longer and opens up the suit much more.
The wetsuit should feel like a second skin with little to no wrinkles across the major areas of the suit. Share 0. Tweet 0. Pin it 0. View Post. Search for: Search. Not only is a wetsuit tight, but once it is on you are expected to go out and swim! No wonder wetsuits are sometimes hard for folks to get used to.
We want to declutter the wetsuit fitting process for you. Here are a few pointers to help pick out the right size for your new wetsuit. If you are still looking for the right entry-level wetsuit, we have an entire section on that here. Wetsuits should be snug, but not constricting. Wetsuits fit Tight. After all, the same neoprene that is used in a wetsuit is also used to make orthopedic braces — designed to restrict movement!
If you are a runner, think of how compression tights fit — they should be snug with some pressure but not to the point where you lose range of motion. Keep in mind that neoprene stretches when it gets wet, and also stretches with use over time. Trust us — it will feel weird at first, but you do not want your wetsuit to have folds or air pockets in it while you try to swim fast.
If a wetsuit was not tight, it would not serve the purpose of keeping you warm and improving your buoyancy. Pull it up. A proper fitting suit should not be too roomy in the crotch area. Only then should you take an assessment of leg and arm length and shoulder comfort. Arms and Legs are Secondary.
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