Buying a Short Sleeve Full Wetsuit
Buying a short sleeve full wetsuit is not the same as buying a tee shirt and a pair of shorts for a summer day; there is more to it than that. You have to make sure that you have fitted the suit correctly, and you have to make sure that you know how to get in and out of it. The best suit in the world is not going to help you at all if you can’t wear it!
First things first, because a short sleeve, full size wetsuit is meant to be worn very close to the body for your protection, it is important to be measured by a professional so that you can get the right size. Wearing the same type of suit or only small, close fitting clothing on the day you are measured will help. While you are at the shop, you should try on several wetsuits to see how they fit and how they feel. If you are a hard to fit person, the full suit might not work correctly for you- but the expert at the shop will be able to help you make that decision.
If you know exactly what size and brand of wetsuit that you would like to have, you can start researching for what you need on the internet. Remember that there are different suits that perform in different ways. For instance, if you are going to be diving in freezing cold, ocean waters, you will need a different suit than you would need if you were going to be diving in more shallow, warmer waters.
After you are finished diving for the day, you will need to take the suit off- sitting around in a full wetsuit can be dangerous for your health. After you are finished with the suit, hang it up to dry but not in the direct sunlight, which can damage the material. When you are ready to store the wetsuit for the season, it is best to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Here is a tip that you will rarely see in the diving books or diving sites: always go to the bathroom before you start putting on your suit and getting ready to for the dive. Once you get that suit on, it is difficult to pull off so make sure that you are actually ready to wear it at that moment. There is nothing worse than struggling into a short sleeve full wetsuit only to need to yank it back down five minutes later.
