The final make-up episode of 【What's This Gear】 is finally here T.T
In this episode, we once again invited Coach Lin Yu-Ping from Diveschool Jiuqian
to share a few key tips on choosing scuba diving wetsuits.
Scuba Diving Wetsuit Video Guide
00:26 Wetsuits used for scuba diving can first be categorized by their style: one-piece (full suit) or two-piece.
The biggest difference lies in how easy they are to put on and take off, and how warm they keep you —
because, as they say, you can't have it both ways!
01:35 Next, you can select the thickness based on your tolerance for water temperature.
Wetsuits in 1.5mm, 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm are all available options.
But don't forget one important point: generally speaking, the thicker a neoprene wetsuit is, the greater its buoyancy.
That means you'll need to carry more weights underwater to achieve neutral buoyancy —
and you can imagine just how painful that walk from the shore to the water's edge is going to be.
02:28 Every rule has its exceptions, and this time we'd like to introduce something special.
Highly recommended by Scuba Warehouse Taiwan Flagship Store: the Sharkskin TITANIUM wetsuit.
In addition to being windproof on land and providing excellent warmth thanks to its special material,
the real standout feature is that it's made from a neutrally buoyant material —
reducing the extra weight burden you'd otherwise have to carry.
And you can only find the full range of men's and women's sizes at Scuba Warehouse Taiwan Flagship Store!
(The Editor promises this is not a sponsored post — but we do wear this suit ourselves.)
05:40 If 7mm still can't provide you with adequate warmth,
then a drysuit is your other option.
Drysuits are commonly used in low-temperature water, ice diving, and similar activities —
make sure you complete a full drysuit course before using one.
07:00 In addition to choosing a wetsuit,
you can also opt for a hood, vest, or similar accessories to reduce water flow across your skin and enhance warmth.
Just remember: a vest must be worn inside the wetsuit to be effective!
07:55 Wetsuits designed for freediving have different surface materials and foam compositions.
They can easily be torn by the friction of a scuba BCD shoulder strap or backplate,
so they're not really recommended for scuba activities. Finally, beyond thickness and style as the main selection criteria,
the cut, materials, and special fabric technologies of each suit are also important considerations.
On top of that, sizing recommendations vary between brands,
so it's strongly advised to try suits on in person.
(For example, chubby old the Editor somehow managed to squeeze into a Sharkskin TITANIUM men's size S.)
A dive shop that carries multiple brands and a full range of men's and women's sizes is truly your best friend —
and we have to give a big shout-out to our venue sponsor: Scuba Warehouse Taiwan Flagship Store!!
Essential scuba diving gear — the wetsuit
Further Reading — What's This Gear
【Diveschool Jiuqian Mini Classroom】Drysuit Myth Busters: Debunking Three Common Misconceptions About Drysuits
Can You Dive in Cold Winter Water? An Instructor Shares the Secret: the Drysuit
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The full regulator lineup from APEKS, a highly acclaimed brand in the technical diving world —
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