Bare 5mm Nixie Ultra Womens Wetsuit, OMNIRED Infrared

Bare Women’s Wetsuits sizing. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.

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.

Source: Bare’s size chart. Values in the second unit come from Bare’s own chart where it prints them.

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Product Information

The Bare 5mm Nixie Ultra OMNIRED Infrared Technology and Full-Stretch Construction Women's Scuba Diving Wetsuit is a women's full wetsuit built on a 5mm Progressive Full-Stretch neoprene core with OMNIRED Infrared Technology for added thermal warmth, a Glideskin collar to limit flushing and a front neck zipper plus a 19 inch back zipper for easy entry. It is offered in Black and Grey Heather in sizes 02 to 14, including tall and plus options.

Who it is for

This suit is made for women divers who want warmth without giving up mobility, whether the dive is a single recreational descent or a long day of repetitive dives. The stretch-focused construction and seamless underarms keep the shoulders free when you are reaching for valves, hoses or a camera. The suit is comfortable worn on its own or with additional dive gear. Armor-Flex kneepads protect against snares and abrasion in rugged underwater environments.

Key details

5mm neoprene core with OMNIRED Infrared Technology for enhanced thermal warmth.
Progressive Full-Stretch neoprene for maximum mobility
Glideskin collar with hook-and-loop adjustment and booklet-style Suit Saver
Front neck zipper and 19 inch back zipper
Rolled Glideskin wrist seals and heavy-duty ankle zippers
Flat seam construction and seamless underarms
Armor-Flex kneepads for snag and abrasion protection

Compatibility and sizing

Sizes run 02, 04, 04T, 06, 06+, 06T, 08, 08+, 08T, 10, 10+, 12, 12+ and 14, so there are tall and plus fits alongside the standard run. Black is available across the full size range and Grey Heather is offered in sizes 02, 04, 06, 08, 10 and 12. This listing is BARE SKU 002487; BARE's current catalog carries the line as the Nixie Ultra 2.0 under SKU 002411.

DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Bare dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call or chat with us at 888-701-4017 if you want help choosing between a standard, tall or plus size before you order.

⚠️ 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.

What sizes and colors does the Bare 5mm Nixie Ultra come in?

It is offered in sizes 02, 04, 04T, 06, 06+, 06T, 08, 08+, 08T, 10, 10+, 12, 12+ and 14, so standard, tall and plus fits are all covered. Black is available in the full size run, while Grey Heather is offered in sizes 02, 04, 06, 08, 10 and 12. Call 888-701-4017 if you need help narrowing the size.

What is OMNIRED Infrared Technology in this wetsuit?

OMNIRED is BARE's thermal fabric technology, built around thermo-reactive minerals woven into the suit's fabric, and it is used in the Nixie Ultra to add thermal warmth. In the 5mm Nixie Ultra it works alongside the 5mm Progressive Full-Stretch neoprene core, the Glideskin collar seal and flat seam construction.

What zippers does the 5mm Nixie Ultra have, and is it easy to get on?

The suit uses a front neck zipper plus a 19 inch back zipper, along with heavy-duty ankle zippers. That combination opens the suit up at the neck, back and ankles so you can step in and pull it up without fighting the neoprene. Rolled Glideskin wrist seals and seamless underarms keep the fit comfortable once the suit is on.

Is this the same as the BARE Nixie Ultra 2.0?

This listing is the Nixie Ultra under BARE SKU 002487 in Black and Grey Heather with Armor-Flex kneepads. BARE's current catalog lists the line as the Nixie Ultra 2.0, SKU 002411, with different color options and PROTEKT knee protection. The 5mm thickness, Progressive Full-Stretch construction and OMNIRED Infrared Technology are consistent across both.

Review summary

4.3 15 ratings across the web

Written reviews for this one are still few. It is a women's full scuba wetsuit from Bare with a 5-6mm neoprene core and OMNIRED technology for added thermal warmth. It has Progressive Full-Stretch construction, a front neck zipper, a 19 inch back zipper, an IGLIDESKIN collar to reduce flushing, seamless underarms, Armor-Flex kneepads, heavy-duty ankle zippers, rolled Glideskin wrist seals and flat seam construction. It suits women divers who want a warm, flexible suit for cooler water.

Brand	BARE
Model	Nixie Ultra Full
SKU base	002487
Thickness	5 mm
Fit	Women's full wetsuit
Material	Progressive Full-Stretch neoprene
Thermal Technology	OMNIRED Infrared Technology
Collar	Glideskin with hook-and-loop adjustment and booklet-style Suit Saver
Neck zipper	Front neck zipper
Back zipper	19 in.
Wrist seals	Rolled Glideskin
Ankle closure	Heavy-duty ankle zippers
Knees	Armor-Flex kneepads
Seams	Flat seam construction
Underarms	Seamless
Colors	Black, Grey Heather
Sizes	02, 04, 04T, 06, 06+, 06T, 08, 08+, 08T, 10, 10+, 12, 12+, 14
Current manufacturer line	Nixie Ultra 2.0, SKU 002411

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