Apeks Tech Mens Dive Short Black

Apeks | SKU: SU81701012XS

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Color: Black/Black

Apeks Tech Mens Dive Short Black-Black/Black-3XS-

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Apeks wetsuit sizing. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.

Men's wetsuits

Height and weight

Size	Height ft/in · cm	Weight lb · kg
3XS / 42	4′9″–5′1″ 145–155	90–112 40–50
2XS /44	4′11″–5′3″ 150–160	101–123 45–55
XS / 46	5′1″–5′5″ 155–165	110–132 50–60
S / 48	5′3″–5′7″ 160–170	121–154 55–70
M / 50	5′5″–5′9″ 165–175	132–176 60–80
MS / 26	5′3″–5′7″ 160–170	130–176 58–78
MT / 98	5′9″–6′1″ 175–185	146–191 65–85
ML / 52	5′7″–5′11″ 170–180	154–198 70–90
L / 54	5′9″–6′1″ 175–185	176–220 80–100
LS / 27	5′5″–5′9″ 165–175	169–214 75–95
LT / 102	5′11″–6′3″ 180–190	180–220 85–105
XL / 56	5′11″–6′3″ 180–190	198–231 90–105
XLS / 28	5′9″–6′1″ 175–185	198–231 90–105
2XL / 58	6′1″–6′5″ 185–195	210–242 95–110
3XL / 60	6′3″–6′7″ 190–200	242+ 110+

(A) Chest, (B) Waist and (C) Hip

Size	(A) Chest in · cm	(B) Waist in · cm	(C) Hip in · cm
3XS / 42	27–31 70–80	24–28 61–71	28–31 71–79
2XS /44	29–33 75–85	26–30 66–76	30–33 76–84
XS / 46	31–35 80–90	28–32 71–81	31–35 80–90
S / 48	33–37 85–95	30–34 76–86	34–38 87–97
M / 50	35–39 90–100	32–36 81–91	36–40 91–101
MS / 26	35–39 90–100	32–36 81–91	36–40 91–101
MT / 98	35–39 90–100	32–36 81–91	36–40 91–101
ML / 52	37–41 95–105	36–37 86–96	38–42 96–106
L / 54	37–41 95–105	36–40 91–101	40–44 102–112
LS / 27	37–41 95–105	36–40 91–101	40–44 102–112
LT / 102	37–41 95–105	36–40 91–101	40–44 102–112
XL / 56	41–45 105–115	38–42 96–106	45–49 115–125
XLS / 28	41–45 105–115	38–42 96–106	45–49 115–125
2XL / 58	43–47 110–120	40–44 101–111	47–51 120–130
3XL / 60	45–49 115–125	42–46 106–116	49–53 125–135

Women's wetsuits

Height and weight

Size	Height ft/in · cm	Weight lb · kg
XS / 34	4′11″–5′3″ 150–160	100–110 45–50
S / 36	5′1″–5′5″ 155–165	110–121 50–55
M / 38	5′3″–5′7″ 160–170	121–132 55–60
MS / 38	5′1″–5′5″ 155–165	121–132 55–60
MT / 38	5′7″–5′11″ 170–180	121–132 55–60
ML / 40	5′5″–5′9″ 165–175	132–143 60–65
L / 42	5′7″–5′11″ 170–180	143–154 65–70
LS / 42	5′3″–5′7″ 160–170	143–154 65–70
LT / 42	5′9″–5′10″ 175–178	143–154 65–70
XL / 44	5′9″–6′1″ 175–185	158–169 72–77
XLS / 44	5′7″–5′11″ 170–180	158–169 72–77
2XL / 46	5′11″–6′3″ 180–190	165–176 75–80
3XL / 48	6′1″–6′5″ 185–195	176+ 80+

(A) Chest, (B) Waist and (C) Hip

Size	(A) Chest in · cm	(B) Waist in · cm	(C) Hip in · cm
XS / 34	29–33 75–85	23–27 60–70	29–33 75–85
S / 36	31–35 80–90	25–30 65–75	33–37 85–95
M / 38	33–37 85–95	27–32 70–80	37–41 95–105
MS / 38	33–37 85–95	27–32 70–80	37–41 95–105
MT / 38	33–37 85–95	27–32 70–80	37–41 95–105
ML / 40	35–39 90–100	29–33 75–85	41–45 105–115
L / 42	35–39 90–100	29–33 75–85	41–45 105–115
LS / 42	35–39 90–100	29–33 75–85	41–45 105–115
LT / 42	35–39 90–100	29–33 75–85	41–45 105–115
XL / 44	37–41 95–105	31–35 80–90	45–49 115–125
XLS / 44	37–41 95–105	31–35 80–90	45–49 115–125
2XL / 46	39–43 100–110	33–37 85–95	49–53 125–135
3XL / 48	41–45 105–115	35–39 90–100	53–57 135–145

How Apeks measures

A - Chest: Measure around the widest part of the chest
B - Waist: Measure around the waistline where your pants would rest
C - Hip: Measure around the widest part of the hips

From Apeks’s chart: Sizes shown here are estimations

Source: Apeks’s size chart (original chart).

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Product Information

The Apeks Tech Men's Dive Short is a 3mm neoprene dive short built with Liquid Seal Seams and Eco Materials, made to add thermal protection, extra storage and durability either on its own in warm water or layered over a wetsuit or drysuit. It is offered in black (BKBK) in sizes 3XS through 2XL.

Who it is for

This short suits technical and recreational divers who want a hard-wearing neoprene layer they can dive in warm water or pull on over an existing exposure suit. The 3mm neoprene adds extra thermal protection, whether worn alone in warm water or over an exposure suit. Apeks designs the short for extra thermal protection, storage and durability, so it works as an outer layer over an exposure suit. Apeks recommends pairing it with the Carbon Core rash guard for warm-water diving, so it also works as half of a two-piece warm-water kit.

Key details

Thickness: 3mm neoprene
Material: neoprene described by Apeks as Eco Materials
Seams: Liquid Seal Seams
Design intent: extra thermal protection, storage and durability
Color: black (BKBK)
Sizes: 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Compatibility and sizing

Men's cut, available in eight sizes from 3XS to 2XL in a single black colorway. Because the short can be worn alone or over a wetsuit or drysuit, consider what you plan to layer underneath when choosing a size: a short worn over an exposure suit needs more room than one worn against the skin.

DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Apeks dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or chat with us if you want help choosing a size or confirming how the short layers with your current suit.

⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should a wetsuit fit?

A wetsuit should feel snug everywhere, with no loose pockets at the lower back, armpits, or behind the knees where water can collect and flush. It will feel tighter than normal clothing on land, which is expected, because the suit works by holding a thin layer of water that your body warms. If you cannot take a full breath or the neck chokes you it is too small, and if you can pinch loose folds of neoprene it is too big.

What do you wear under a wetsuit?

Most divers wear a swimsuit, a rash guard, or a thin dive-specific base layer under a wetsuit. A slick base layer makes a tight suit much easier to pull on and cuts down chafing at the neck, shoulders, and underarms. Avoid thick cotton clothing, which soaks up water, bunches, and makes you colder rather than warmer.

How do you put on a tight wetsuit?

Work upward in small sections, pulling a little neoprene at a time rather than yanking on one spot, and get the suit fully seated at the ankles and knees before working on the hips and shoulders. A plastic bag over each foot and hand, or wetting the suit first, helps it slide into place. Grip with flat palms rather than fingertips, since fingernails are the most common cause of torn neoprene.

Does a thicker wetsuit mean a warmer wetsuit?

As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so a higher millimeter rating is warmer in the same conditions. Warmth also depends heavily on fit, suit style, seam construction, whether you add a hood, boots, and gloves, how long the dive is, and your own cold tolerance, so two divers in identical suits can feel very differently. Use thickness as a starting point and refine it against your local conditions and personal experience.

How do I care for and store a wetsuit?

Rinse it inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, and use a wetsuit-specific wash occasionally to control odor. Dry it inside-out first and then flip it, always out of direct sunlight, because UV and heat break down neoprene faster than anything else. Store it hanging on a wide-shouldered hanger or laid flat rather than folded, so you do not set permanent creases.

How long does a wetsuit last?

Lifespan depends far more on use and care than on age, so a suit dived hard in sun and chlorine may soften within a couple of seasons while a well-rinsed occasional-use suit can last many years. Signs a suit is finished include compressed neoprene that no longer feels buoyant or warm, splitting seams, and looseness in areas that used to be snug. Repairing small cuts and seam separations early adds meaningfully to a suit's life.

What is the difference between a full suit, a shorty, and wetsuit separates?

A full suit covers arms and legs, a shorty stops at the upper arms and thighs, and separates such as tops, bottoms, and hooded vests layer to add warmth where you want it. Layering a vest or top under a full suit adds core warmth and can extend the range of a suit you already own. Choose based on how much coverage you want, both for warmth and for protection against stings and abrasion.

How thick is the Apeks Tech Men's Dive Short?

It is a 3mm neoprene short. Apeks builds it with Eco Materials neoprene and Liquid Seal Seams, and the design intent is extra thermal protection, storage and durability. Apeks designs it for warm-water diving on its own or over a wetsuit or drysuit for added thermal protection.

Can the Tech Short be worn over a wetsuit or drysuit?

Yes. Apeks designs this 3mm short to be dived on its own in warm water or worn over a wetsuit or drysuit for added thermal protection, storage and durability. If you plan to layer it over a suit, factor that extra bulk into your size choice, since a short worn over neoprene or a shell needs more room than one worn against the skin.

What does Apeks recommend wearing with the Tech Short in warm water?

Apeks recommends pairing the Tech Short with the Carbon Core rash guard for warm-water diving. Together they form a two-piece warm-water kit: the rash guard covers the upper body while the 3mm short adds thermal protection, storage and durability.

What sizes and colors is the Apeks Tech Dive Short available in?

It comes in one color, black (BKBK), and eight men's sizes: 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL. Because the short can be worn alone or layered over a wetsuit or drysuit, choose your size around how you intend to dive it. Contact us at 888-701-4017 if you want help comparing sizes.

Review summary

4.6 73 ratings across the web

Written reviews for this one are still few. The Apeks Tech Mens Dive Short is a men's wetsuit bottom built from limestone-based neoprene that uses recycled materials, including yarn from plastic bottles. It has large cargo pockets, a fast-drying fleece lining, fused edges and liquid-sealed seams. It suits cold water divers who want strong thermal protection with a more sustainable build.

Brand	Apeks
Model	TECH Dive Short 3mm (722008)
Product type	Neoprene dive short
Fit	Men's
Thickness	3 mm
Material	Neoprene (Eco Materials)
Seams	Liquid Seal Seams
Design focus	Thermal protection, storage, durability
Wear options	Alone in warm water or over a wetsuit or drysuit
Recommended pairing	Apeks Carbon Core rash guard (warm-water diving)
Color	Black / Black (BKBK)
Sizes	3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Example SKUs	SU8170101S (S), SU8170101M (M), SU8170101L (L), SU8170101XL (XL)