Open Box Bare Ultrawarmth Base Layer Pants, Womens
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Open Box Bare Ultrawarmth Base Layer Pants, Womens - Black / Like New / XL (X-Large) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Wetsuits
BARE men's wetsuits
Weight and height
| Your size | Weight lb · kg |
Height ft/in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
120–140 54–63 |
5′2″–5′4″ 157–167 |
| S |
135–155 61–70 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| M |
150–175 68–79 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| MTALL |
150–180 70–82 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–184 |
| MLSHORT |
160–185 72–84 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| ML |
170–195 77–88 |
5′10″–6′0″ 178–183 |
| MLTALL |
175–200 79–91 |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
| LSHORT |
180–205 82–93 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| L |
190–215 86–98 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
| LTALL |
195–220 88–100 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
| XLSHORT |
200–225 91–102 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| XL |
210–235 95–107 |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
| XLTALL |
215–240 98–109 |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
| 2XLSHORT |
220–245 100–111 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| 2XL |
230–255 104–116 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
| 3XL |
250–275 113–125 |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
| 4XL |
270–295 122–134 |
6′3″–6′5″ 191–196 |
Chest, waist and hip
| Your size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Hip in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS |
33–35 84–89 |
27–29 68–74 |
34–36 86–91 |
| S |
35–37 89–94 |
29–31 74–79 |
35–37 89–94 |
| M |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| MTALL |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| MLSHORT |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| ML |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| MLTALL |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| LSHORT |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| L |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| LTALL |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| XLSHORT |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XL |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XLTALL |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| 2XLSHORT |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 2XL |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 3XL |
47–49 119–124 |
41–43 104–109 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 4XL |
49–51 124–129 |
43–45 109–114 |
49–51 124–129 |
Torso and inseam
| Your size | Torso in · cm |
Inseam in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
25.875 66 |
28.5 72 |
| S |
27.375 70 |
30 76 |
| M |
28.375 72 |
31 79 |
| MTALL |
29.625 75 |
32 81 |
| MLSHORT |
27.625 70 |
30.25 77 |
| ML |
29.375 75 |
32 81 |
| MLTALL |
30.625 78 |
33 84 |
| LSHORT |
28 71 |
30.5 77 |
| L |
30 76 |
32.5 83 |
| LTALL |
31.25 79 |
33.5 85 |
| XLSHORT |
28.125 71 |
31 79 |
| XL |
30.625 78 |
33 84 |
| XLTALL |
31.875 81 |
34 86 |
| 2XLSHORT |
28.5 72 |
31.25 79 |
| 2XL |
31.25 79 |
33.5 85 |
| 3XL |
31.875 81 |
34 86 |
| 4XL |
32.375 82 |
34.5 87 |
How Bare measures
Wear minimal clothing (ie. T-Shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measure pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.
- Weight: As close as you can accurately.
- Height: From the top of your head to the floor.
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part.
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part.
- Hip: Measure around the fullest part.
- Torso: Top of shoulder to crotch vertically.
- Inseam: Measure from crotch to floor.
Bare women's wetsuits
Height
| Your size | Height ft/in · cm |
|---|---|
| 2 |
5′2″–5′4″ 157–163 |
| 4 |
5′3″–5′5″ 160–165 |
| 4Tall |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| 6 |
5′4″–5′6″ 163–168 |
| 6Tall |
5′7″–5′9″ 168–173 |
| 6+ |
5′4″–5′6″ 163–168 |
| 8 |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| 8Tall |
5′9″–5′11″ 175–180 |
| 8+ |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| 10 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| 10+ |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| 12 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| 12+ |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| 14 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
Chest, waist, hip and inseam
| Your size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Hip in · cm |
Inseam in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
30–32 76–81 |
23–25 58–64 |
33–35 84–89 |
29.875 75 |
| 4 |
32–34 81–86 |
25–27 64–69 |
35–37 89–94 |
30.5 77 |
| 4Tall |
32–34 81–86 |
25–27 64–69 |
35–37 89–94 |
31.75 81 |
| 6 |
34–36 86–91 |
27–29 69–74 |
37–39 94–99 |
31.125 79 |
| 6Tall |
34–36 86–91 |
27–29 69–74 |
37–39 94–99 |
33 84 |
| 6+ |
37–39 94–99 |
33–35 84–89 |
43–45 109–114 |
31.125 79 |
| 8 |
36–38 91–97 |
29–31 74–79 |
39–41 99–104 |
31.75 81 |
| 8Tall |
36–38 91–97 |
29–31 74–79 |
39–41 99–104 |
34 86 |
| 8+ |
39–41 99–104 |
35–37 89–94 |
45–47 114–119 |
31.75 81 |
| 10 |
38–40 97–102 |
31–33 79–84 |
41–43 104–109 |
32.375 82 |
| 10+ |
41–43 104–109 |
37–39 84–99 |
47–49 119–125 |
32.375 82 |
| 12 |
40–42 102–107 |
33–35 84–89 |
43–45 109–114 |
33 84 |
| 12+ |
43–45 109–114 |
39–41 99–104 |
49–51 125–130 |
33 84 |
| 14 |
42–44 107–112 |
35–37 89–94 |
45–47 114–119 |
33.625 85 |
How Bare measures
Wear minimal clothing (i.e. T-shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measure pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.
- Height: From the top of your head to the floor.
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part.
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part.
- Hip: Measure around the fullest part.
- Inseam: Measure from crotch to floor.
Drysuits
BARE men's drysuits
Weight and height
| Your size | Weight lb · kg |
Height ft/in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| S |
135–155 61–70 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| MSHORT |
140–165 63–75 |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| M |
150–175 68–79 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| MTALL |
150–180 70–82 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–184 |
| MLSHORT |
160–185 72–84 |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
| ML |
170–195 77–88 |
5′10″–6′0″ 178–183 |
| MLTALL |
175–200 79–91 |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
| LSHORT |
180–205 82–93 |
5′7″–5′9″ 170–175 |
| L |
190–215 86–98 |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
| LTALL |
195–220 88–100 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
| XLSHORT |
200–225 91–102 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| XL |
210–235 95–107 |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
| XLTALL |
215–240 98–109 |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
| 2XLSHORT |
220–245 100–111 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| 2XL |
230–255 104–116 |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
| 3XLSHORT |
240–265 95–106 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| 3XL |
250–275 113–125 |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
| 4XLSHORT |
260–285 118–129 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| 4XL |
270–295 122–134 |
6′3″–6′5″ 191–196 |
Chest, waist and hip
| Your size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Hip in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| S |
35–37 89–94 |
29–31 74–79 |
35–37 89–94 |
| MSHORT |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| M |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| MTALL |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
37–39 94–99 |
| MLSHORT |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| ML |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| MLTALL |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
39–41 99–104 |
| LSHORT |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| L |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| LTALL |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
41–43 104–109 |
| XLSHORT |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XL |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| XLTALL |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
43–45 109–114 |
| 2XLSHORT |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 2XL |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
45–47 114–119 |
| 3XLSHORT |
47–49 119–124 |
41–43 104–109 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 3XL |
47–49 119–124 |
41–43 104–109 |
47–49 119–124 |
| 4XLSHORT |
49–51 124–129 |
43–45 109–114 |
49–51 124–129 |
| 4XL |
49–51 124–129 |
43–45 109–114 |
49–51 124–129 |
Torso and inseam
| Your size | Torso in · cm |
Inseam in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| S |
27.375 70 |
30 76 |
| MSHORT |
26.875 68 |
29.5 75 |
| M |
28.375 72 |
31 79 |
| MTALL |
29.625 75 |
32 81 |
| MLSHORT |
27.625 70 |
30.25 77 |
| ML |
29.375 75 |
32 81 |
| MLTALL |
30.625 78 |
33 84 |
| LSHORT |
28 71 |
30.5 77 |
| L |
30 76 |
32.5 83 |
| LTALL |
31.25 79 |
33.5 85 |
| XLSHORT |
28.125 71 |
31 79 |
| XL |
30.625 78 |
33 84 |
| XLTALL |
31.875 81 |
34 86 |
| 2XLSHORT |
28.5 72 |
31.25 79 |
| 2XL |
31.25 79 |
33.5 85 |
| 3XLSHORT |
28.5 72 |
31.25 79 |
| 3XL |
31.875 81 |
34 86 |
| 4XLSHORT |
28.5 72 |
31.25 79 |
| 4XL |
32.5 82 |
34.5 87 |
BARE women's drysuits and underwear
Weight and height
| Your size | Weight lb · kg |
Height ft/in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XSshort |
110–115 50–52 |
5′0″–5′2″ 152–157 |
| XS |
100–125 45–57 |
5′3.5″–5′5.5″ 161–166 |
| sshort |
110–135 50–61 |
5′1″–5′3″ 155–160 |
| S |
120–145 54–66 |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| mshort |
130–155 59–70 |
5′2″–5′4″ 157–162 |
| M |
140–165 64–75 |
5′6.5″–5′8.5″ 169–174 |
| MTALL |
145–170 66–77 |
5′9.5″–5′11.5″ 176–181 |
| lshort |
150–175 68–80 |
5′3.5″–5′5.5″ 161–166 |
| L |
160–185 73–84 |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
| xlshort |
170–195 77–88 |
5′5″–5′7″ 165–170 |
| XL |
180–205 82–93 |
5′9.5″–5′11.5″ 176–181 |
Chest, waist, hip and torso
| Your size | Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
Hip in · cm |
Torso in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSshort |
32–35 81–89 |
23–26 58–66 |
33–36 84–91 |
22.25 57 |
| XS |
32–35 81–89 |
23–26 58–66 |
33–36 84–91 |
23.25 59 |
| sshort |
35–38 89–97 |
26–29 66–74 |
36–39 91–99 |
22.75 58 |
| S |
35–38 89–97 |
26–29 66–74 |
36–39 91–99 |
24.25 62 |
| mshort |
38–41 97–104 |
29–32 74–81 |
39–42 99–107 |
23 58 |
| M |
38–41 97–104 |
29–32 74–81 |
39–42 99–107 |
25.25 64 |
| MTALL |
38–41 97–104 |
29–32 74–81 |
39–42 99–107 |
26.5 67 |
| lshort |
41–44 104–112 |
32–35 81–89 |
42–45 107–114 |
24 61 |
| L |
41–44 104–112 |
32–35 81–89 |
42–45 107–114 |
26.25 67 |
| xlshort |
44–47 112–119 |
35–38 89–97 |
45–48 114–122 |
25 63 |
| XL |
44–47 112–119 |
35–38 89–97 |
45–48 114–122 |
27.25 69 |
Inseam
| Your size | Inseam in · cm |
|---|---|
| XSshort |
28.75 73 |
| XS |
31.25 79 |
| sshort |
29.25 74 |
| S |
31.75 81 |
| mshort |
30 76 |
| M |
32.25 82 |
| MTALL |
34 86 |
| lshort |
30.5 77 |
| L |
32.75 83 |
| xlshort |
31 79 |
| XL |
33.25 84 |
How Bare measures
Wear minimal clothing (ie. T-Shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measure pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.
- Weight: As close as you can accurately
- Height: From the top of your head to the floor
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part
- Hip: Measure around the fullest part
- Torso: Top of shoulder to crotch vertically
- Inseam: Measure from crotch to floor
Exowear
BARE Exowear hooded vest
| Your size | Height ft/in · cm |
Chest in · cm |
Waist in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS |
<5′4″ <162 |
31–33 79–84 |
25–27 64–69 |
| XS |
5′4″–5′6″ 162–168 |
33–35 84–89 |
27–29 69–74 |
| S |
5′6″–5′8″ 168–173 |
35–37 89–94 |
29–31 74–79 |
| M |
5′8″–5′10″ 173–178 |
37–39 94–99 |
31–33 79–84 |
| ML |
5′10″–6′0″ 178–183 |
39–41 99–104 |
33–35 84–89 |
| L |
5′11″–6′1″ 180–185 |
41–43 104–109 |
35–37 89–94 |
| XL |
6′0″–6′2″ 183–188 |
43–45 109–114 |
37–39 94–99 |
| 2XL |
6′1″–6′3″ 185–191 |
45–47 114–119 |
39–41 99–104 |
| 3XL |
6′2″–6′4″ 188–193 |
47–49 119–124 |
41–43 104–109 |
How Bare measures
Wear minimal clothing (ie. T-Shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measuring tape pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.
- Weight: As close as you can accurately.
- Height: From the top of your head to the floor.
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part.
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part.
Hoods
BARE dive hoods
| Your size | Forehead in · cm |
Neck in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
21 53 |
13 35 |
| S |
21.5 54.5 |
14 35.5 |
| M |
22.5 57 |
15 38 |
| L |
23.5 59.5 |
16 40.5 |
| XL |
24 61 |
17 43 |
| 2XL |
24.5 62.5 |
18 45.5 |
How Bare measures
Your suit may fit perfectly but sometimes little things can affect a diver's experience. A hood that bunches or lets water in is just enough discomfort to change the focus of a dive. Our hoods are designed with anatomical fit so it is important to measure for the perfect fit.
- Forehead: Start in the center, front and measure around the widest part.
- Neck: Start in the center, front and measure around the middle of the neck.
Gloves
BARE dive gloves
| Your size | Palm circumference in · cm |
Palm length in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| 3XS |
5.75–6.25 14.5–16 |
5.75–6.25 14.5–16 |
| 2XS |
6.5–7 16.5–18 |
6.5–7 16.5–18 |
| XS |
6.75–7.25 17–18.5 |
6.75–7.25 17–18.5 |
| S |
7.25–7.75 18.5–19.5 |
7–7.5 18–19 |
| M |
7.75–8.25 19.5–21 |
7.5–8 19–20.5 |
| L |
8–8.5 20.5–21.5 |
7.75–8.25 19.5–21 |
| XL |
8.5–9 21.5–23 |
8–8.5 20.5–21.5 |
| 2XL |
8.75–9.25 22–23.5 |
8.25–8.75 21–22 |
How Bare measures
To complete your exposure protection system, it is important to have the proper fitting gloves. Measure A & B as described and use the chart to determine your unisex size.
- A: Palm Circumference
- B: Palm Length
Boots
BARE unisex boots
| Your size | Foot length in · cm |
|---|---|
|
04 USA men's 4 · USA women's 5.5 · UK men's 3 · UK women's 2.5 · Euro size 34–35 |
8 2/3 22 |
|
05 USA men's 5 · USA women's 6.5 · UK men's 4 · UK women's 3.5 · Euro size 36 |
9 23 |
|
06 USA men's 6 · USA women's 7.5 · UK men's 5 · UK women's 4.5 · Euro size 37–38 |
9 1/2 24 |
|
07 USA men's 7 · USA women's 8.5 · UK men's 6 · UK women's 5.5 · Euro size 39 |
9 7/8 25 |
|
08 USA men's 8 · USA women's 9.5 · UK men's 7 · UK women's 6.5 · Euro size 40–41 |
10 1/4 26 |
|
09 USA men's 9 · USA women's 10.5 · UK men's 8 · UK women's 7.5 · Euro size 42 |
10 2/3 27 |
|
10 USA men's 10 · USA women's 11.5 · UK men's 9 · UK women's 8.5 · Euro size 43–44 |
11 28 |
|
11 USA men's 11 · USA women's 12.5 · UK men's 10 · UK women's 9.5 · Euro size 45–46 |
11 1/2 29 |
|
12 USA men's 12 · USA women's 13.5 · UK men's 11 · UK women's 10.5 · Euro size 47–48 |
11 7/8 30 |
|
13 USA men's 13 · USA women's 14.5 · UK men's 12 · UK women's 11.5 · Euro size 49–50 |
12 1/4 31 |
How Bare measures
To complete your exposure protection system, it is important to have the proper fitting boot. One that bunches or causes discomfort can be an unnecessary distraction during your adventure. Use the chart to see what standard size is the Unisex BARE size.
Kids’ wetsuits
BARE kids' wetsuits
| Your size | Weight lb · kg |
Height ft/in · cm |
Chest in · cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 (2 YRS) |
30–40 14–18 |
2′10″–3′2″ 86–97 |
20–23 51–58 |
| 04 (4 YRS) |
40–50 18–23 |
3′4″–3′8″ 101–112 |
22–24 56–61 |
| 06 (6 YRS) |
45–60 20–27 |
3′10″–4′2″ 117–127 |
24–26 61–66 |
| 08 (8 YRS) |
55–70 25–32 |
4′4″–4′7″ 132–140 |
26–28 66–71 |
| 10 (10 YRS) |
65–85 30–39 |
4′7″–4′10″ 140–147 |
28–30 71–76 |
| 12 (12 YRS) |
80–100 36–45 |
4′10″–5′1″ 147–155 |
30–32 76–81 |
| 14 (14 YRS) |
95–120 43–55 |
5′1″–5′4″ 155–162 |
32–34 81–86 |
| 16 (16 YRS) |
115–140 52–64 |
5′4″–5′7″ 162–170 |
34–36 86–91 |
How Bare measures
Wear minimal clothing (ie. T-Shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measure pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.
- Weight: As accurate as possible.
- Height: From the top of the head to the floor.
- Chest: At the widest part.
Source: Bare’s size chart and Bare’s current size chart. Values in the second unit come from Bare’s own chart where it prints them.
Condition Note
- Open Box: Generally unused, returned from a customer, with minor blemishes that are not noticeable. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Like New: May be slightly used but looks almost new, with minor blemishes that are not noticeable. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Very Good: Shows signs of use with a few more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Good: Shows more signs of use with noticeable blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Acceptable: Heavily used with more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
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Product Information
| Brand | BARE |
| Model | Ultrawarmth Base Layer Pant |
| Condition | Open box |
| Fit | Women's |
| Material | 230 g OMNIRED infrared stretch fleece |
| Face | Smooth exterior for easy layering; fleece-brushed back |
| Treatment | Microban odor control; moisture wicking and quick dry |
| Seams | Flatlock to minimize chafing |
| Use | Drysuit undergarment base layer |
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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.













