What wetsuit do I need for diving UK?
Generally speaking: 3mm suits are ideal for the tropics. 5mm steamer suits are ideal for the Red Sea and similar areas. 7mm suits are suitable for UK summer diving.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for scuba diving?
FIND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
| 85 Degrees & Above | Aw heck, dive in your swim trunks or bathing suit |
| 80 to 85 Degrees | 2 mm shorty to dive skin |
| 73 to 79 Degrees | 3 mm fullsuit to 2 mm shorty |
| 66 to 72 Degrees | 5 mm to 3 mm fullsuit |
| 50-65 Degrees | 8/7 mm semi-dry to 7 mm wetsuit |
Do I need a dry suit to dive in the UK?
According to ISO standards (which all wetsuit and drysuits are tested against to give them a performance rating), if you’re diving in water temperatures of less than 10°c, you should be in a drysuit. So essentially, if you want to dive in the UK during the winter, you should seriously be thinking about drysuits.
Are drysuits or wetsuits better?
In most cold water conditions a wetsuit is more favorable for performance in the water, while drysuits are more favorable out of the water. For in the water activities think wetsuit because they are meant to fit skin tight.
Do drysuits or wetsuits keep you warmer?
With water kept out away from the skin, you won’t get wet and cold. The watertight seal provided by the drysuit traps a layer of air between the suit and your skin. This layer of air traps the warmth coming from the body keeping you warm.
What mm wetsuit do I need UK?
Season / Water Temperature
| Water Temperature | Wetsuit Type | Wetsuit Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 20°C – 25°C | Shorty | 1mm to 1/2mm |
| 15°C – 20°C | Shorty or Full Length Suit | 1/2mm or 3/2mm |
| 10°C – 15°C | Full Length Suit | 3/2mm or 5/4/3mm |
| Below 10°C | Full Length Suit | 5/4/3mm |
How thick should my wetsuit be UK?
– 5mm (9°C) – These water temperatures are the most common throughout winter in the UK and the water is still quite cold. We recommend a wetsuit thickness of at least 5mm; we recommend wearing boots, but hood and gloves are optional depending on your tolerance to the cold.
Do wetsuits keep you warm UK?
Wetsuits are designed to let in water but not to let it out. This means that the water that is accumulated in your wetsuit will heat up to match your body temperature and act as a thin layer of protection to keep you warm.
Are there different types of wetsuits?
There are eight main types of wetsuits. Each one serves a specific purpose. Wetsuits for surfers and surfing usually range in thickness between 2mm and 7mm. Depending on the average water temperatures of your local surf break, you’ll need more or less neoprene protection.
Where can I buy the best wetsuits for scuba diving?
Discover Fantastic Wetsuits at Simply Scuba. Great Wetsuits from Leading Brands. Get 7mm Wetsuits for Cold Water & Thinner 3mm Wetsuits for the Tropics.
How does a wet wetsuit work?
Wet suits work by trapping a thin layer of water next to your skin, this stays at a regular temperature and prevents you from becoming too cold on dives. The temperature of the water will affect the thickness of the wetsuit you will need; we stock 7mm which are ideal for cold waters to 3mm suits or less which are suitable for tropic waters.
What thickness do your wetsuits come in?
Our stock of divers wetsuits spans neoprene thicknesses from 7mm for cold waters down to 0.5mm for warm water diving. Our Diving wetsuit brands include, Cressi, Mares, Waterproof and Fourth Element. If you can’t find the diving wetsuit that fits your needs, check out our full selection in our wetsuit warehouse
What types of wet suits do we have?
We have a large range of wet suits in a selection of different styles and sizes to suit your wants, needs and diving preferences. From top dive brands such as; Aqua Sphere, Aqualung, Mares, Northern Diver, Scubapro, Seac Sub and Waterproof