If you have interest in scuba diving, you will need to learn about the equipment, which includes the tank, the mask, fins, and other items to include the scuba diving wetsuit. Keep in mind that water conducts heat from a diver’s body 25 times better than air. Therefore, when diving, you can reach hypothermia relatively easy, which is why diving with a wetsuit is so important. The wetsuit is designed to trap a thin layer of water between your skin and the actual suit. Then, body heat heats the trapped water, which keeps you warm.

As you begin to shop around for your own scuba diving wetsuit, you will probably be surprised by all the choices. In addition to brand choices such as Dacor, Henderson, Body Glove, and Jet Pilot, among others, you will also need to decide between thickness and material to include neoprene, rubber, nylon, titanium, polyurethane, silicone, Lycra, and more. Obviously, you want the best wetsuit designed for the type of scuba diving you plan to do. In this article, we will summarize some of the more popular choices.

? O’Neill Reactor – 3-2mm Full Suit Women’s – This type of scuba diving wetsuit is designed with seamless flex zones to eliminate both discomfort and rash. In addition, this design offers excellent fit, durability, and high function at a great value. The shoulder and sleeve panels are made with FluidFlex, neck area is fully adjustable, and the knee panel has a Krypto Padz for ergonomic neoprene support. Constructed with 3mm Fluid Foam SL on the chest and back, along with 3mm Fluid Foam on the lower body and 2mm Fluid Foam in the under sleeve and side panels, this wetsuit is a favorite for the women.

? 75mm Women’s NeoSport Full Wetsuit – Also available in men, junior, and children’s sizes, this scuba diving wetsuit is a one-piece that is warm, comfortable, and extremely durable. The features include an adjustable collar, flexible kneepads, water temperature rating of 62 degrees and up, 75mm for the torso and 5mm on the extremities, neoprene construction, sealed seam construction, and a full back zipper.

? Jet Pilot Men’s 3/2mm Storm Wetsuit – Great for colder water surfing and scuba diving, this wetsuit provides warmth, comfort, and mobility. The anatomical design means better form fitting for less resistance. The construction is made from 3/2mm neoprene with an articulated, pre-bent design. This wetsuit has closed cell Flex Lite neoprene panels that help conserve heat by reducing chill. The wetsuit also comes with an adjustable collar for rash resistance, neck seal, flexible titanium metal lining that retains heat with reflective qualities, ultraflex waterproof silicon seam tape, and a Flex Lite neo barrier for extra leak protection and warmth.