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Wetsuits

60: Second ScubaLab: Fourth Element Proteus Wetsuit

Fourth Element’s Proteus wetsuit is all about keeping warmth in and water out, while providing unparalleled comfort at depth. Using both Superstretch and Thermocore neoprene, in thicknesses from three to seven mil, the Proteus is the suit that ScubaLab Testers rated warmest in its class. With availability in 10 women’s and 13 men’s sizes, the Proteus is versatile enough for a wide range of divers AND environments.

60: Second ScubaLab: DiveGear Lycra Diveskin

Manufactured of both nylon and high quality spandex, the full body Lycra Diveskin by DiveGear provides both function and fit. Worn as a stand-alone in warm water, a Lycra skin provides abrasion protection from accidental contact with coral and stinging marine life, as well as sun protection, with 95% of UV rays blocked. The DiveGear Diveskin is a good addition to your gear bag whether it’s worn by itself for warm water protection or as the bottom-layer with a wetsuit.

60 Second Scubalab - IST Camo Wetsuit

IST’s camo wetsuit blends into any underwater hunting terrain with its choice of blue or green camouflage pattern. The one-piece, three-mil spearfishing wetsuit has elastic panels under the arms and along the lower back to enhance your range of movement.

60 Second Scubalab - Cressi Lontra Wetsuit

Cressi’s Lontra wetsuit is a versatile suit with an attractive design. It’s 7mm ultraspan stretch neoprene keeps you warm when you’re exploring the reef, and the wrists are sealed with double cuffs to keep water out.

Wetsuits - Finding Your Fit

Finding a wetsuit that fits you like a second skin is 90 percent of the battle. Seals, seams and zippers: none of this matters if the wetsuit doesn’t fit.

60:Second ScubaLab: Fourth Element Diving Boots

Fourth Element’s Pelagic and Amphibian diving boots are comfortable, functional and tough.

What Type of BC is Best for You?

BCs are generally divided into three “Use” categories: General Purpose (full-featured, high lift, generous ballast capacity, for temperate water diving), True Travel (lightweight, low-profile, easy to pack, for tropical diving), and Dual Purpose ...

60:Second ScubaLab: Cressi Summer Wetsuit

Cressi’s Summer wetsuit is lightweight and extremely elastic.

Do You Know How a Wetsuit Really Works?

We all know that wetsuits keep the water out and heat in, but there is much more to these essential suits than meets the eye.