Wetsuits
Pirates Cove Scuba
6205 N. Meridian
Oklahoma City 73112
405.722.4465
Some of the major brands we carry...
Scuba diving wetsuits can help make your dive more enjoyable. Who wants to be shivering underwater? Here's some tips to ensure you get the best wetsuit for you.
•Thickness - The thickness is probably the most important factor that will determine your comfort underwater. Choose the thickness based on the type of water and diving you will be doing.
•Style - There are several choices to make here. Do you want a full wet suit or a shortie (has short arms (usually) and legs that end just above the knee)? Do you want a farmer john or jane (a two piece suit - one piece has long legs with a sleeveless top; it is usually worn with a covering jacket)? Do you need a hood?
•Quality of Construction - This will determine how long that scuba diving wet suit will last. Most importantly, you need to check the seams of the wet suit. The cheapest and least strong is a glued stitch. It will sometimes have a piece of glued tape over the seams which will help with comfort. While it is adequate, it will probably give out the quickest of all the seams.
While water can sometimes seep through these seams when stretched, it will be much less than with an over-lock stitch. Taped seams, with any of these stitches, helps prevent water leaking through the seams. It also helps the comfort factor, making the scuba diving wet suit more comfortable against the skin.
•Fit - Obviously another important factor when buying a wetsuit. If it is too loose and water runs freely through your suit, you will be cold.
•Neoprene - The type of neoprene your scuba diving wet suit is made of affects the quality of the suit and, of course the price.
•Style - There are several choices to make here. Do you want a full wet suit or a shortie (has short arms (usually) and legs that end just above the knee)? Do you want a farmer john or jane (a two piece suit - one piece has long legs with a sleeveless top; it is usually worn with a covering jacket)? Do you need a hood?
•Quality of Construction - This will determine how long that scuba diving wet suit will last. Most importantly, you need to check the seams of the wet suit. The cheapest and least strong is a glued stitch. It will sometimes have a piece of glued tape over the seams which will help with comfort. While it is adequate, it will probably give out the quickest of all the seams.
While water can sometimes seep through these seams when stretched, it will be much less than with an over-lock stitch. Taped seams, with any of these stitches, helps prevent water leaking through the seams. It also helps the comfort factor, making the scuba diving wet suit more comfortable against the skin.
•Fit - Obviously another important factor when buying a wetsuit. If it is too loose and water runs freely through your suit, you will be cold.
•Neoprene - The type of neoprene your scuba diving wet suit is made of affects the quality of the suit and, of course the price.
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