How to Choose the Right Wetsuit
There are many factors to consider when choosing a new wetsuit; from where you wish to go to how long you wish to be in the water - there are many questions you need to ask yourself to ensure you make the most of your money.For most people a wetsuit is an investment they hope to last a set period of time, choosing the wrong wetsuit can mean needing a new one sooner than expected – or worse, feeling disappointed from the start.
Firstly it is important to consider what time of year you will be taking part in water sports activities. If you don’t plan on being in the water in the winter, you can get away with a thinner suit – however if you plan on taking part all year round you might want to consider opting for two of varied thickness.
Secondly you need to consider the usage of your suit – will you be heading down to the beach every weekend with your friends, or will you only use it during your yearly holiday? The more time you spend in the water, the better wetsuit you will need – we offer a variety of wetsuits for a range of usages.
It is a good idea to look into the temperature of the water bodies you will frequent most, taking an average will ensure you choose the correct thickness for the water temperature. If the water is below 5c it is best to have a wetsuit of 6mm plus, whilst if it is under 10c you will need 5mm and in the summer months a suit of 2mm or 3mm will do the job.
Most wetsuits are designed to work for a period of three hours before they lose their warming ability, but choosing the wrong size suit can ensure it happens dramatically quicker. The wrong size wetsuit will cause cold water to constantly flush into the suit, displacing the warmed water – a perfectly fitting suit will not allow this to happen.
The perfect fitting wetsuit can make all the difference to your water sports activities – visit our site today to explore our extensive collection.
