Bare 8/7 Velocity Ultra 2.0 Semi-Dry Wetsuit Men's

YOUR SIZE	WEIGHT (lbs)	HEIGHT (in)	CHEST (in)	WAIST (in)	HIP (in)	TORSO (in)	INSEAM (in)
XS	120-140	5’2″-5’4″	33-35	27-29	34-36	25 7/8	28 1/2
S	135-155	5’6”-5’8”	35-37	29-31	35-37	27 3/8	30
M	150-175	5’8”-5’10”	37-39	31-33	37-39	28 3/8	31
MTALL	150-180	5’11”-6’1”	37-39	31-33	37-39	29 5/8	32
MLSHORT	160-185	5’6”-5’8”	39-41	33-35	39-41	27 5/8	30 1/4
ML	170-195	5’10”-6’0”	39-41	33-35	39-41	29 3/8	32
MLTALL	175-200	6’0”-6’2”	39-41	33-35	39-41	30 5/8	33
LSHORT	180-205	5’7”-5’9”	41-43	35-37	41-43	28	30 1/2
L	190-215	5’11”-6’1”	41-43	35-37	41-43	30	32 1/2
LTALL	195-220	6’1”-6’3”	41-43	35-37	41-43	31 1/4	33 1/2
XLSHORT	200-225	5’8″-5’10”	43-45	37-39	43-45	28 1/8	31
XL	210-235	6’0″-6’2″	43-45	37-39	43-45	30 5/8	33
XLTALL	215-240	6’2″-6’4″	43-45	37-39	43-45	31 7/8	34
2XLSHORT	220-245	5’8″-5’10”	45-47	39-41	45-47	28 1/2	31 1/4
2XL	230-255	6’1″-6’3″	45-47	39-41	45-47	31 1/4	33 1/2
3XL	250-275	6’2″-6’4″	47-49	41-43	47-49	31 7/8	34
4XL	270-295	6’3″-6’5″	49-51	43-45	49-51	32 3/8	34 1/2

Description

Designed for scuba diving and underwater exploration, the Bare 8/7 Velocity Ultra 2.0 Semi-Dry Wetsuit for men blends full-stretch construction with Ultrawarmth Omnired™ Infrared Technology to extend warmth during longer dives. Built for flexibility, thermal retention, and durability, this wetsuit supports comfortable movement in a variety of diving environments and gear configurations.

With a semi-dry design and durable front-entry dry zipper, water entry is minimized while keeping heat in. The suit features a 10mm spine and kidney pad for added comfort when tank placement is required, an anatomically correct three-dimensional pattern for superior fit, and PROTEKT knee protection to resist abrasion during repeated kneeling and movement in underwater terrain. The 7mm+ thickness balances warmth with mobility for extended underwater sessions.

Key elements include Skin-2-Seal wrists and ankles for reduced water ingress and better integration with boots and gloves, seamless underarms for comfort when worn alone or with a wet layer, a thigh cargo pocket with Velcro flap and D-ring for storing gear, embossed back knee flex panels to reduce bulk, double-glued Secure-Lock seams to minimize water entry, and packaging designed with a reusable hanger and PLA compostable/recyclable bag for thoughtful gear care.

Features

Ultrawarmth Omnired™ Infrared Technology paired with 7mm+ thickness for warmth during longer scuba and diving sessions
Full-stretch construction for unrestricted movement in underwater environments
Attached hood features Omnired lining for additional warmth
2mm neoprene internal pullover bib for extra warmth and comfort
Front-entry cross-chest heavy-duty plastic dry zipper for easy donning/doffing and reduced water entry
10mm spine and kidney pad to provide extra comfort for tank placement
Seamless underarms for superior comfort when worn on its own or with a wet layer
Skin-2-Seal sealing at the wrists and ankles minimizes water entry and allows boots and gloves to integrate with the Glideskin seals
Thigh cargo pocket with Velcro flap and D-ring for storing dive gear
Embossed back knee flex panels to reduce bulk behind the knee when kicking and crouching
PROTEKT knee protection provides the next generation of abrasion and wear resistance
Anatomically correct pattern for three-dimensional fit, comfort and mobility
Double glued with Secure-Lock construction eliminates water entry through the seams
Packaged with reusable hanger and PLA compostable/recyclable bag

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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

What makes the BARE Velocity Ultra 2.0 an 8/7mm semi-dry?

It is built for serious cold-water diving: a front-entry cross-chest dry zipper, Skin-2-Seal wrist and ankle seals, a 2mm internal pullover bib, and double-glued Secure-Lock seams that BARE says eliminate water entry — plus an attached OMNIRED-lined hood, a 10mm spine and kidney pad, PROTEKT knee pads, and a thigh cargo pocket. It comes in 15 sizes from XS to 4XL including Short and Tall cuts.

What does BARE's OMNIRED Infrared Technology actually do?

OMNIRED weaves 13 thermo-reactive minerals into the suit's fabric that convert your outbound body heat into infrared energy and reflect it back to you — BARE's claimed benefits are added warmth, better circulation, and steadier temperature regulation. The current generation adds graphene to the mix, which BARE's lab testing showed improved heat reflection by an average of about 5°C over the original OMNIRED fabric.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for my water temperature?

BARE's official guidance: above 75°F (24°C), a 3–5mm; from 68–75°F (20–24°C), a 5–7mm; below 68°F (20°C), a 7mm or more; and below 50°F (10°C), BARE recommends moving to a drysuit. Everyone's cold tolerance differs — if you tend to run cold or do long repetitive dives, size the thickness up a step.

What warranty do BARE wetsuits have?

BARE covers all wetsuits with a 2-year warranty on workmanship and materials for defects, with repair or replacement at BARE's option. Normal wear, misuse, and unauthorized repairs are excluded. (The longer 7-year seam coverage you may have read about applies to BARE drysuits, not wetsuits.)

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Pay the extra

It may cost a little more but compared to the Scubapro Hydros Cargo Thigh Pocket, but it’s a night and day difference. I have heard a complaint about the S-TEK.

The S-Tek is made from heavy-duty 1000D Cordura, to meet the stresses of the environment and hard use. How does this compare to Scubapro Hydros Cargo Thigh Pocket, people complaining the material ripping apart at the seams/stitching after 20 dives.

Mounting uses a stainless steel bolt snap to the waist harness D-ring and an adjustable strap for the thigh, the Hydros uses a plastic hook and strap.

The S-TEK is the largest of the three, measuring approximately 10” x 5” x 3” which is big enough to fit my iPhone 15 in the SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Underwater Housing.

I’m not sure where Scubapro all went wrong with the Hydros and Ninja pocket, but for the price of shipping, I would only purchase the S-TEK.

Affordable Fins

Purchased these from Amazon, before I learned about DiveCatalog.com, so while I paid more, they were still an affordable option while waiting on the warranty repair of my Scubapro Supernova fins. I wear a size 12 shoe (NIKE & New Balance) and the chart recommends XL which matched the Supernova XL fins, but to me, the pocket felt a bit tight, so I returned them for the 2XL. While you “can” wear them without a bootie, I wear Scubapro Go 3mm socks (3XL) and the still fit fine. The are positive buoyancy, although I don’t think as positive as the Supernova, but I feel better knowing they will float instead of falling to the ocean floor while doffing them prior to getting back on the boat.

Love the Supernova Dive Fins

My new Scubapro Supernova Fins had a small cut on the top of the boot. I asked the dive shop owner what he recommended to fix the boot. He informed me that they were made of monprene and suggested he reach out to the Scubapro Rep prior to trying to fix them with superglue.

I called Scubapro when I got back to the US and they recommended taking it to a dive shop for a warranty repair. Problem is Las Cruces is the nearest dive shop and that's an 11 hour trip. I took it to a dive shop when I flew back to Virginia, but they had to ship it to California, so the process took longer than my stay.

Being modular, I opted to buy a second set of the boot pockets so I don't have to worry about down time in the future should problems arise. Plus I can use Scubapro S-Tek Pro Blade if I want to go with a neutral or negative buoyancy fin.

Objects in your review mirror are smaller than they appear!

Scubapro Hydros Accessory Bungees are smaller than they look, but the Medium size works well for securing my action camera floatie handgrip in place. To set them up, you loop the bungee back through itself to attach to the d-ring fixation point. The center piece then slides down to clamp the accessory.

While they perform great with the grippy, foamy action camera handle, they may be less secure on heavier gear with a slick surface—like my dive light. For that setup, I’d recommend adding a second attachment point on the BCD (for example, using the metal d-rings with a snap hook on a longer lanyard) to help ensure the light doesn’t end up on the ocean floor.

A necessity for UW photography

ScubaPro Hydros Pro 2 Monorail (Hydros Pro2, Multi-Mount) is a must-have accessory for underwater photographers who want extra attachment points beyond the standard D-rings. I’ve mounted one rail on the left for my SMB, and the right side gives me a clean, stable spot for an action camera on the floatie handgrip.

The Hydros Pro 2 is an outstanding BCD—especially for anyone who has to travel for dive opportunities—but it’s noticeably light on storage and mounting options if you commonly dive with lots of add-ons. This monorail system helps bridge that gap and makes it much easier to carry and position the gear you actually want to use underwater.

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