Waterproof 035-221 W5 3.5mm Tropic Suit - Female
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Waterproof 035-221 W5 3.5mm Tropic Suit - Female - XS (X-Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Waterproof 035-221 W5 3.5mm Tropic Suit - Female - XS (X-Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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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.
Description
Description
The Waterproof 035-221 W5 3.5mm Tropic Suit for women is built for scuba and diving with durable, flexible materials and a clean Scandinavian-inspired design. The 3.5mm thickness (within a 3-4mm range) uses high-stretch Nylon/Elastane with 100% Microcell CR neoprene to provide comfort and freedom of movement in temperate water.
Designed with practical features for divers, the suit uses glued and blindstitched seams for durability, DuraTex reinforcements at knees and elbows, and a back YKK No10 Vislon zipper for reliable closure. Zippered openings at the arms and legs (also YKK) allow easy donning, while Flowguards help minimize water flow. A front comfort zipper reduces surface stress, and PU anti-slip on the sleeves keeps your dive computer or instruments in place. The WPAD docking station on the right thigh provides a ready expandable pocket, and the suit includes anti-slip areas at the arms, shoulders, and seat along with anatomical sculpting for a secure fit.
Care and storage guidance: rinse after each dive with fresh water, remove sand and salt from the zipper, wash occasionally with mild soap, and avoid storing on narrow hangers or folding the suit. Use extra-wide hangers designed for wetsuits and store away from heat and UV exposure. Packaging is plastic-free.
Features
Features
- 3.5MM high-stretch Nylon/Elastane with 100% Microcell CR neoprene for flexible, comfortable diving gear
- Soft and flexible yet compression resistant for active divers
- Glued and blindstitched seams to enhance durability in scuba use
- DuraTex reinforcements at knees and elbows for added protection
- Zippered openings at arms and legs (YKK) for easy donning
- Flowguards at arms and legs to restrict water flow and reduce drag
- Comfort zipper on the front to relieve stress on the surface during dives
- PU anti-slip on sleeves to help keep a dive computer in place
- WPAD docking station on the right thigh for an expandable pocket
- Anti-slip textures on arms, shoulders, and seat for stability
- Anatomical sculpting tailored to female fit
- YKK No10 Vislon back zipper for reliable closure
- Moulded hook-and-loop fastener for secure adjustments
- Plastic-free packaging supports sustainable gear
Specifications
Specifications
Rinse your suit after each dive with fresh water, taking particular care to remove sand and salt from the zipper. Wash your suit occasionally with mild soap. Other cleaning products may only be used if authorised by Waterproof.
When changing, avoid standing on the wetsuit and avoid sharp objects. Dry your suit in the open shade on a hanger, away from direct sunlight.
Do not store your suit for extended periods hanging on narrow hangers, as the suit material may become stressed where it passes over the hanger. Use extra wide hangers specially designed for wetsuit storage. (WP Hanger)
Suits should never be stored folded, as it may create permanent creases.
Store the suit away from sources of heat and away from sources of UV radiation (mainly sunlight), as both of these may degrade the materials more rapidly.
Payment & Security
Payment methods
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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
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.
