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  • How to Dress for Whitewater Rafting

    Weather and water temperature will dictate the details of your rafting apparel, but neoprene "Farmer John" wetsuits and and personal life jackets are items you will use time and again if you become a frequent rafter. These components are always available from reputable guide companies. Before leaving home, check the weather at your destination, and pack acco… read more

  • How to Clean a Neoprene Wetsuit

    Neoprene wetsuits provide comfort and safety for water sports. Whether you are surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling or paddling, your wetsuit is a vital piece of equipment. Proper cleaning of your wetsuit after use will prolong its life and protect the sizable investment you have made. read more

  • How Do Wetsuits Work?

    Wetsuits are worn by surfers, scuba divers and kayakers, among others, to keep them warm in cold, wet conditions. Providing insulation is no easy task when the wearer is going to be soaked or even immersed, and wetsuits do so by making use of the water rather than fighting against it. read more

  • What Material Are Wetsuits Made of?

    If you want to keep hitting the surf year-round, you are going to end up in a wetsuit sooner or later. Designed to keep the body warm by heating a thin layer of water between the body and suit, the materials used are very important for this task. read more

  • How to Wash Wet Suits

    Wetsuits are neoprene gloves built for your body, thin shells of rubber filled with air bubbles that insulate a layer of water against your skin. The water, warmed by your body heat, helps to keep you warm as you swim, dive or surf in cold water. Because certain typical cleaning processes like hot water or harsh detergents will degrade a neoprene wetsuit, ta… read more

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  • How to Wash a Wetsuit

    Wetsuits are used in a variety of water sports, including SCUBA and surfing. Made of skin-tight neoprene, wetsuits are designed to trap a thin layer of water against the user's skin, where it can be warmed by body heat. Because water i… read more

  • The Best Wet Suits

    Wetsuits are used in a variety of activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, surfing and kayaking. Made of foam neoprene, wetsuits are designed to cling tightly to the skin, holding a thin layer of water in, then allowin… read more

  • What Are Wetsuits Made Of?

    Wetsuits are worn by a variety of water sports enthusiasts: surfers, scuba divers, water skiers and snorkelers, among others. Their construction offers both buoyancy and protection from cold water. read more

  • How to Pack a Triathlon Wetsuit for Travel

    Neoprene wetsuits are worn for insulation from the cold waters that are routinely encountered in most water sports. Triathletes often need to pack wetsuits for competitions, since not every triathlon enjoys the warm waters of Hawaii's… read more

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