Wetsuits Articles & Videos

• The Best Men's Wetsuits

  The ideal men's wetsuit acts as a second skin and should not feel like a hindrance when engaging in water sports that require speed and flexibility. Wetsuits keep you warm in cold water and should be virtually free of potential leaks at the… read more

• The Best Wetsuits for Diving

  Wetsuits are essential for divers in providing insulation while acting as protection against underwater hazards such as coral and jellyfish. Choose a wetsuit that features neoprene durable enough to protect you from the elements but that al… read more

• Types of Wetsuits

  Wetsuits have one job--to keep surfers and divers warm. But even though they all have the same purpose, they're built in different ways. Wetsuits come thick or thin, stretchy or rigid, permeable or watertight. They can leave the arms and le… 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… read more

• What Are the Different Styles of Wetsuits?

  There are a few different styles of wetsuits that you can choose from. Each has its own advantages in not only protecting but streamlining a surfer or swimmer. Wetsuits can also be used for many other purposes such as deep-sea diving and sn… 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… read more

• How Wetsuits Are Made

  Wetsuits are a wonderful and needed piece of equipment for many outdoor pursuits, from scuba to whitewater kayaking. The process of making wetsuits is as interesting as the coral we observe while wearing them. 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 Ironm… 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… read more

• How Does a Wetsuit Work?

  Wetsuits are worn by a wide variety of water sports enthusiasts, from scuba divers to surfers to para-sailors. That they are for keeping warm in cold water is widely known, but how they work is not. read more

• How to Clean a Wetsuit

  As your wetsuit gets older, it will shrink and stiffen. Not taking care of it properly will accelerate this process and encourage the growth of mildew. You can't clean a wetsuit like any other piece of clothing, but that doesn't mean it's d… read more

• Scubapro Wetsuit Review

  Scubapro's wetsuit line covers a wide range of wetsuit needs. This begins down with rash guards and shorties and extends all the way to 7-mm, one-piece wetsuits and semi-dry suits. Divers plumbing waters from Florida or Maine will find a Sc… 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

• Review of Diving Wetsuits

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• 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 pr… read more

• How to Choose a Wetsuit

  Wetsuits are designed to provide comfort and protection for water sports such as surfing, kayaking and scuba diving. Choosing the proper wetsuit for the sport and the water temperature will improve your chances of staying comfortable and ha… read more

• Review of Surfing Wetsuits

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• How Long Can One Surf In a Winter Wetsuit?

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• How to Put on a Wetsuit

  The first time you attempt to put on a wetsuit, you might think that it is too small. However, it probably is not too small. Wetsuits are designed to fit snugly against your body. If your wetsuit feels too snug, you have not put it on corre… read more

• How to Take Care of a Wetsuit

  Wetsuits are a common part of the kit for surfers, scuba divers, water skiers and other water sports enthusiasts. They are pretty durable, but the sports they are used in put them through a lot of hard use and sometimes in corrosive environ… read more

• The Best Wetsuits

  Finding the best wetsuit for your activity is easy to do. With so many choices currently on the market, staying warm while enjoying swimming, surfing, kayaking, and surf skiing or boating is easy to do. In addition, advanced features --- su… 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 allowing bod… read more

• What Do You Wear Under a Wetsuit?

  The wetsuit is a neoprene outfit that insulates and keeps the body warm while submerged in the water. It is used by surfers, divers, kite boarders and other water sport enthusiasts. Neoprene also offers a little extra buoyancy. Wetsuits are… read more

• 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 is muc… read more

• How to Clean Wetsuits

  Whether you're spending the days ripping up the surf or the rapids, a wetsuit can help keep you warm and motivated all day long. However, the build-up of bacteria, sweat, dirt and sand can lead to a very unpleasant odor. Eventually the buil… read more

• How to Buy a Wetsuit for a Triathlon

  The triathlon wetsuit serves two functions. First, it provides insulation to keep the athlete warm in cold water. Second, it provides a degree of flotation that assists the swimmer during their time in the water. The triathlon wetsuit is de… read more

• 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 al… read more

• How to Keep Core Temperature Up When Kayaking

  The real challenge in keeping your core temperature up when kayaking is exercising self-discipline. It's easy to skimp on neoprene socks, a change of clothes and knit hats. But a day on the water will turn disastrous without staying as warm… read more

• How to Repair Neoprene

  Neoprene, closed-cell foam is used to make wetsuits, gloves, socks, sprayskirts and other garments for kayaking. Neoprene garments are designed to fit close to the skin and to keep a person warm when wet by trapping a small layer of water b… read more