Wetsuit Buying Guide for Beginners

AUGUST 29,2022

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A wetsuit is a type of swimsuit that provides protection against cold water. It also helps keep swimmers warm by trapping body heat.

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  • Whether you're looking for a cheap or expensive wetsuit, there are some things you should know before making a purchase.

The Right Size Matters.

If you're new to wearing a wetsuit, you'll need to find one that fits properly. You can do so by measuring yourself at the waist, chest, hips, and thighs. Make sure the measurements fall within the size range recommended by the manufacturer.


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The Right Material

  1. You’ll need to consider the type of material used in making the wetsuit. There are two main categories: neoprene and polyester. Neoprene is a synthetic rubber that provides excellent insulation against cold water temperatures. Polyester is made from plastic fibers and is lighter than neoprene.

ION WETSUITS - NEW MATERIAL GRAPHENE 

What is Graphene?

In terms of thickness and weight, graphene is the thinnest and lightest material in the world.Despite its obscurity, it's 200 times more robust than steel, making it extremely durable.


Features of the ION Graphene Wetsuit


PREMIUM WARMTH – The warmest wetsuit: Graphene is an impossibly light and strong, heat-conducting material. We mixed this revolutionary material into the new inside lining for Seek Select with the highest concentration you can find in any wetsuit – 100% coated with Graphene. The result is the warmest wetsuit ever made – up to 20% more warmth compared to ION‘s Plasma_Plush.

FLEXIBILITY – The most flexible wetsuit: The minimal panel design guarantees limitless freedom of movement, making this ION wetsuit the most flexible. “Graphene has no negative impact on the existing outstanding flex—more warmth without compromising flexibility.

DRYING TIME – The fastest drying wetsuit: Graphene_Plush guarantees an incredible drying time making sure you‘ve always got it nice and comfy. In addition, this wetsuit dries 1.5 times faster compared to ION’s Plasma Plush 2.0.

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Neil Pryde Wetsuits Yamamoto Neoprene


Premium Japanese limestone-based neoprene. Yamamoto’s neoprene is more eco-friendly, lighter and has a longer lifespan than traditional petroleum-based neoprene.

Its unique high closed-cell structure provides maximum heat retention, extra warmth and added buoyancy.


The Right Fit

If you’re looking for a wetsuit that fits well, make sure you choose one with a snug fit. This will help keep you warm while also preventing water from entering through the neck area.



Don't Forget the Accessories.

A good wetsuit will also come with accessories such as gloves, booties, and hoods. These items help protect your hands, feet, and head from getting wet & cold. They also provide extra warmth while you're surfing.

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Wetsuit FAQ – Wetsuit Questions Answered


8 most common wetsuit questions & answers

How Does A Wetsuit Work?

Water conducts heat down from the body 20- 25 times faster than air, in nonprofessional’s terms as soon as you're submerged in water, you lose body heat at an alarmingly faster rate than if you were to be stood on the sand. A wetsuit is made of a unrestricted cell froth called neoprene, which is a synthetic rubber, the neoprene consists of bitsy bubbles of nitrogen gas.


What is difference between cheap surf wetsuit and expensive?

The better the neoprene, flexibility, more warm materials and entry system quality, the more expensive the wetsuit is likely to be.

What type of neoprene is Yamamoto?

Premium Japanese limestone-based neoprene. Yamamoto’s neoprene is more eco-friendly, lighter and has a longer lifespan than traditional petroleum-based neoprene.


What is Graphene neoprene?

Graphene is the thinnest and lightest material in the world, enough much transparent. You can hardly see it, but anyhow of that it's 200 times further robust than sword, making it extremely durable. Graphene is an allotrope of carbon with largely elastic parcels.


What size wetsuit should buy?

Before buying wetsuit carefully look for size chart for wetsuit Brand.

A wetsuit should fit like a alternate skin. It should feel tight but not restrictive, with no gaps in the recesses and cracks of your body similar as under your arms, the lower reverse and behind the knees.

 

What wetsuit thickness need to buy?

The main factor when considering what wetsuit consistence you need is the water temperature. After all, a wetsuit’s first job is to keep you warm, and the colder it is, the thicker the wetsuit will need to be to perform!
Normally winter time wetsuits 6mm / 5mm wetsuits. Check up thickness guide.


Wetsuits Warranty ION & Neil Pryde?

ION wetsuits have amazing 2 years warranty. Neil Pryde have 1 year warranty. Reclamation process is simple. Need to send photos of wetsuits, damage on wetsuits, serial number of wetsuit and send to our email.After producer approve reclamation you will receive new wetsuit.

Front zip or back zip wetsuits?

The back zipper is usually longer than the chest zipper. This makes the rear zipper wetsuit less flexible because the zipper itself is not flexible. A shorter zipper means more flexibility, but is more difficult to put on. So if you find it difficult to put on a wetsuit, a back zip wetsuit may be your best option.