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Wetsuits

Diving wet, what suit for what weather.

Guide to Wetsuit Thickness

Water conducts heat a lot faster than air does, so while you would likely be warm outside in 24 degrees the same temperature in water would require the correct exposure suit - in fact any water temperature below 32 degrees celsius is going to feel co

Thermal layers and their benefits

By Thermal Layer we are referring to products like the Fourth Element Thermocline or Sharkskin ranges. They are made from a neutrally buoyant insulating fabric instead of Neoprene which the traditional wetsuits are made out of. Why is this a good thi

How to Care for Your Open Water Swimming Wetsuit

Open water swimming wetsuits are designed for maximum flexibility, buoyancy, and hydrodynamics, using ultra-stretchy, lightweight neoprene with smooth outer coatings. This specialised material reduces drag in the water and improves performance, but i