Spearfishing and freediving wetsuits
Spearfishing and freediving wetsuits
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F.A.Q. What Features Should I Look For In A Spear Fishing Wetsuit?
There are literally hundreds of different wetsuits to choose from in today’s marketplace so how do you know which one is right for you? How do you know what features you should look for?Along with quality, thickness and finishes of the neoprene, you will need to consider the style and cut of a wetsuit when choosing what to buy. A one piece suit is simple, quick and easy to put on, usually with a back zipper.
But it won’t generally be as warm as a two piece suit. On the other hand todays one piece semi dry suits offer plenty of warmth without the need for the diver to carry truckloads of lead around just to get down! Therefore it is very important when you are comparing different suits to look at the features of a suit, not just the fancy patterns or colours.
Features & benefits to look for in Spear Fishing Suit:
- Hood attached jackets with face seals keep the head protected and keeps the whole body warmer by allowing less water inside the suit
- Beaver tails stop the jacket from riding up and should have good quality closures that will last
- Shaping through the body means that the suit will sit tighter and fit better thus allowing less water inside
- Wrist and ankle seals keep legs and sleeves in place and help to keep water out of the suit
- Preformed or shaped elbows and knees provide allow better fit through the arms and legs so warmer
- Long john pants give a bit of extra warmth on the chest, high waist pants can be easier to put on and off
- Abrasive resistant fabrics or coatings on the elbow, arm, knee or leg area will help to prolong the life of your suit
- Padded, slip and abrasive resistant chest loading pads are a fantastic feature for a spearfishing wetsuit to protect and make loading easier on your chest