Drysuits Come in All Shapes and Sizes
In the previous episode, 【What's This Gear #18】The Ultimate Guide to Diving Fins! Split Fins, Specialty Fins Compared! Diving Fins Select Raiders, we talked about how fins come in a wide variety of materials, each with its own purpose.
Did you know that drysuits — despite looking expensive — also come in all shapes and sizes? Whether you're looking at an entry-level drysuit, an intermediate option, or a fully custom-made suit, there's absolutely something out there for everyone!
But beyond materials, what else sets them apart?
Don't think you can just throw on a drysuit and call it a day — choosing the right layering system underneath is just as important if you want to get the most out of your drysuit!
In this episode, the one and only (and most handsome~) Instructor Ding Ding is here to help us peel back the layers of mystery!
Peeling Back the Layers of the Drysuit
- 01 Neoprene vs. shell drysuit — what's the difference?
- 02 Beginner drysuit buying guide
- 04 Introduction to D3 and D7X CORDURA
- 06 The soul of a drysuit: the zipper
- 08 Sock boots vs. hard boots — what's the difference?
- 09 Introduction to D9X BREATHABLE
- 13 Introduction to fully custom DUI drysuits
- 17 The correct onion-layer method for dressing under a drysuit
- 18 Drysuit vs. wetsuit — how to choose?
- 19 The golden rules for choosing a drysuit
- 22 Tips for storing your drysuit
Full "What's This Gear" Video Series
- SCUBAPRO full regulator lineup: https://youtu.be/PD8hzOMQ-uc
- ATOMIC full regulator lineup: https://youtu.be/GMxpiQedDms
- APEKS full regulator lineup: https://youtu.be/2T1DjYFkQJU
- GARMIN Descent Mk2 series vs. Mk1 — underwater interface unboxing: https://youtu.be/zetymjKGATY
- Jacket BCD buying guide and materials overview: https://youtu.be/pL3ko0Levb0
- Back Float BCD buying guide — Back Float BCD Unboxing: https://youtu.be/XBKHPsRNy4k
- Scuba diving wetsuit buying guide: https://youtu.be/FawlIX5ddkk
- Piston, balanced piston, or diaphragm first stage regulator — how to choose?: https://youtu.be/R-Q-w2TrdCU
- Regulator service kits — what exactly are you servicing?: https://youtu.be/a11LwIZZbac
- Essential freediving beginner's guide — gear buying tips and practical safety concepts: https://youtu.be/5jg5DrwtKDE
- How to choose an underwater photography strobe or video light?: https://youtu.be/f7HIImnPqpY
- How to choose an underwater photography strobe?: https://youtu.be/xrjzgAG8JAQ
- The complete guide to strobe settings: https://youtu.be/BlvRWt6WZ5U
- "What's This Gear" article column: https://bluetrend.media/category/unbox/
Special thanks to Scuba Warehouse for providing the perfect venue.
Special thanks to TDI/SDI (certification agency) Taiwan Office — Instructor Ding Fengjun: Instructor Ding Ding's Facebook
