Bare 7mm Nixie Ultra OMNIRED Infrared Technology and Full-Stretch Construction Womens Scuba Diving Wetsuit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is offered in two colorways. Black runs 02, 04, 04T, 06, 06+, 06T, 08, 08+, 08T, 10, 10+, 12, 12+ and 14, while Grey Heather runs 02, 04, 06, 08, 10 and 12. Black also comes in T and + versions of several core sizes, so compare your measurements to the size chart before choosing.

OMNIRED is BARE's infrared thermal technology, built into the Nixie Ultra to deliver thermal warmth underwater. It works alongside the 7 mm Progressive Full-Stretch neoprene and flat seam construction, which keep stretch through the shoulders, arms and torso.

The suit uses a 19" back zipper combined with a front collar zipper, so the neck opens up and the suit is easier to pull on and peel off. Heavy-duty ankle zippers open the lower legs for entry and exit, and the Glideskin collar closes with a hook-and-loop adjustment once the suit is seated.

Yes. The seamless underarms keep the suit comfortable worn on its own, with additional wet layers, or under a BCD. Armor-Flex kneepads also protect the knees against snares and abrasion while diving.