Winter wetsuits

Wetsuits are crucial if you intend on starting water sport that involvesProgressions within wetsuit technologies have made it easier for aquatic sports participants to stay warm within frigid water for prolongedperiods. It is currentlyeasy to be involved in aquatic sports over summer and winter by using a well-made wetsuit, even during winter season. If you would like keep warm within the water through the entire cold months it is important that you invest in a quality winter wetsuit.
Winter wetsuits are comprised of thicker neoprene in comparison to summer wetsuits, this kind of thicker neoprene assists in maintaining the body’s temperature. The wetsuit functions by holding a thin layer of water in-between the neoprene and your body. This layer of water conducts the temperature from your body and gives warmth inside the wetsuit. Should you use a summer wetsuit during the cold months its likely you can get exceptionally chilled and end up having agonizing cramping pains inside your muscle tissue. It is because the neoprene is just too thin to successfully keep the water within the wetsuit heated. Ensuring that any wetsuit fits is equally as essential as having the thickness right. Should the wetsuit is just too loose it's going to just let in too much water and your body's temperature will find it tough to warm any additional surface area of water within the wet suit. A wetsuit should really seem like a second skin and you ought to manage to move without restraint inside the wetsuit and without having any pinching or rigidity.

Winter wetsuits are manufactured with various thickness of neoprene which range from 3mm to 6mm. Dependent on on exactly how cold the water is determines which thickness of wetsuit you may use. Beneath can be a guideline which can help you choose which thickness wetsuit you must buy.

The colder the water you should have a thicker wetsuit and in water under 9c you will have to use a wetsuit hood and mitts. Typically the wetsuit hood insulates your head so it helps prevents crucial warmth leaking out. Also the wetsuit hood helps prevent ‘Ice cream headaches’ whenever becoming submerged beneath the cold water. The wetsuit gloves are widely-used to avoid the cold water from physically hurting the fingers through coldness and to allow them to have heat.
Deciding on a winter wetsuit could also be based upon exactly how susceptible to cold you might be and if you feel yourself getting cold you can put on a good thermal rash guard to u underneath your wetsuit. A thermal rash vest is normally made from a material called ‘Polypro’. This material is like a close knit fleece and provides and extra layer of insulation underneath a wetsuit. 

We stock a massive range of winter wetsuits all year round. We understand there are still places in the world which still demand the surfer to wear noting but thicker neoprene 365 days a year.  To buy the best winter wetsuit you will need to ask yourself these basic questions.

1.       Where will i be using the winter wetsuit and will the thickness be adequate for the water temp?

2.       How many times will i use the winter wetsuit?

3.       What budget do i have for my new winter wetsuit?

4.       What are my precise measurements, so i can see which winter wetsuit will fit be and from which brand?

Here’s a guide which will hopefully give you some idea on which thickness winter wetsuit you will need.

WATER TEMPERATURE WETSUIT CHART

If you are only going to use your winter wetsuit once a year, there’s no point in shelling out loads of money for top end winter wetsuit, unless you have the money? If you plan on using your winter wetsuit frequently you may want to invest more money in a top end winter wetsuit as these wetsuits give more flexibility and ultimately have more warmth. However, even if you were to spend your money on an entry level winter wetsuit you will still be happy as Larry in the Boltic waters where you surf.  

It is important that you get your measurements right if you are planning to purchase your winter wetsuit over the internet. The 3 key measurements to get are your chest, height and weight. You can find the wetsuit sizing charts here. http://www.freakfish.co.uk/clothing-size-charts.html

 

Winter Wetsuits

Mens Winter Wetsuits

ONeill Wetsuits Heat 5/3mm
ONeill Wetsuits Mutant 5/3mm
Rip Curl Wetsuits Classic 5/3mm
ONeill Wetsuits Psycho 2 5/3mm
Rip Curl F bomb 5/3mm W8201E 2008
Rip Curl E bomb 5/3mm 2008 W0194E
Rip Curl E Bomb Chest Zip 5/3mm
O'Neill Wetsuit Epic 5/3mm 2221
Rip Curl Core Fireskin 5/3mm W0314M
Xcel Infiniti 5/4/3mm BS01

Womens Winter Wetsuits

Rip Curl Wetsuits Classic 5/3mm Womens
Rip Curl Core Fireskin 5/3mm W0314W Womens
O'Neill Wetsuit Epic 5/3mm 2223