Wetsuits

Gotta love the gear. Scuba diving is an equipment-intensive sport, and we can thank our lucky stars for that. After all, one of the most enjoyable rituals of diving is discovering new gear, buying new gear, and putting it through its paces while exploring the depths. Each year, an ocean full of new equipment is introduced, and each year, Sport Diver’s staffers collect a bunch of it at the annual DEMA (Diving Equipment and Marketing Association) show to dangle in front of you, our readers. It’s that time again.

Stretch panels are placed in specific performance zones in the suit and then double-glued with BARE’s Secure-Lock construction. A 360-degree Glideskin neck seal and internal skin-in flip seals at midforearm and midcalf help reduce water entry.

Tried everything but still do not feel warm enough underwater? Try Thermalution’s Yellow Grade WIRELESS heated undersuit, it turns your ordinary wetsuit or dry suit into a power heated suit in a minute.

Even when diving in the tropics, 3 mm wetsuits continue to be the exposure protection of choice for most divers. Check out these 11 models to find one that’s right for you.