Wetsuits

WETSUIT HISTORY

Lets star at the beginning. It is difficult to credit a single individual for the creation of the modern wetsuit, but if you had to do it, it would be Jack O'Neill. How wetsuits came from "wool sweaters" to high tech battery powered wetsuits.

WETSUIT GUIDE

this is a complete wetsuit guide with all the information on wetsuits you will ever need. How do they work, what is neoprene, how are they made, what is hot and what is not, why blindsticth, why liquid seal and more.

NEOPRENE BOOTS and WETSUIT GLOVES

when the water gets really cold it is time to bring out the gloves and the booties. How to choose the right ones?

WATER TEMPERATURE and WETSUITS

so what kind of wetsuit, what kind of neoprene thickness do you need for certain water temperature? Use this chart.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR WETSUIT

13 tips on how to take care of your wetsuit to make it last longer and smell better.

Rip Curl has released the new, heated wetsuit called H-Bomb. It has two heating panels integrated in the back and the testing was done in the cold arctic circle waters. More info on H Bomb Rip Curl Wetsuit and on Testing H Bomb in Arctic cirlce.