Gear / Wetsuits

10 Simple Strategies for Making the Best Purchase Possible1. Start at Your Local PADI Dive ShopThis is where to find the most trusted advice. Well-trained staff will know the local environment and can also advise on what you’ll need for travel. And there’s no substitute for getting fitted by an expert. 2. Look at What Your Instructor is Using

Maximum enjoyment. That’s what we’re all looking for when we dive. And our equipment plays a huge part in that equation. A warmer wetsuit, a better-fitting mask, an easier-breathing reg, a more user-friendly computer — all of these things will contribute to your ultimate underwater joy. That’s why we’ve gathered 167 of the newest, most innovative and downright coolest products for 2011, and poured them into 72 gear-packed pages. Because we know what a big difference new gear can make to your scuba experience — and we’re here to help you do it right.

Excellent anatomical fit and a four-way, 250 percent stretch neoprene make this shorty as easy to dive as it is to don. A long back zip and high-quality seams make it durable too.CONTACT neosportusa.com

A new neoprene material gives the Flex both 250 percent stretch for incredible comfort and ease of movement as well as strength, and a surface highly resistant to abrasion from Velcro, BC straps, weight belts and other hazards. Available in 5 mm and 7 mm styles. CONTACT harveys-divesuits.com