What are some good wet suit brands and wet suits?
by admin on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 | 2 Comments
I’m going to be at a camp in up state New York and i need a wet suit. I need to know what are some good wet sits and how to make a wet suit last long and stay good.
I personally have a CWB heater top and a O’neil (bahia) wet suit. Those are both great and work very well. I have heard that body glove makes good ones and so does billabong but I have never personally tried them. To make it last long you have to take care of it. Once you use it DONT just leave it laying on the floor, hang it up to dry and don’t let mold or anything grow on it. Have fun at your camp!
Most all pro freestyle jet skiers wear Slippery When Wet wetsuits. Some use Jet Pilot. Nobody wears O’neil.Bady Glove is mostly a name now. Mobby’s made great suits but are out to pasture now. Go to a dive shop and ask for wetsuit detergent/conditioner. They will usually have one or two types on hand. Most all work well. Always dry your suit on a hanger or over a rail, etc. DO not leave it in hot dry areas/extended sunlight as this will help make it crack and tear. Use the conditioner to wash it once or twice a year. More often if the suit comes in contact with salt water. if you use it in salt water, use a fresh water shower while wearing it to rinse some/most of the saline out of it before removing it and drying it out. If you are using dive boots or water shoes and have problems getting them on, use shaving cream to lubricate the shoe and they will slide right on. The water will dissolve the foam quickly while you are in the drink:) Best gloves that are not needed for thermal protection/best grip are off track moto cross gloves, many varieties available at any motorcycle shop.