Who does not like to freeze in water sports, he wears one wet suit, Not only divers, but also windsurfers, kiters, surfers and sailors have long sworn by the second skin of foamed rubber. But the neo for men are available in different strengths and sections. There is also a distinction between wet, dry and semi-dry suit. Confusing? We’ll give you some pointers to help you make the buying decision.

How thick should a wetsuit be?

The thicker the rubber material, the warmer a neoprene suit will last. The corresponding value is printed directly on the suit for the sake of simplicity. So that the mobility through the wetsuit is not too limited, the material on the body and the extremities often different strengths. The indication 4/3 therefore means that the suit is 4 millimeters on the body and 3 millimeters on the extremities.

Which strength you choose, of course, depends on the application and the season. A good all-rounder is one Men’s wetsuit with the strength 5/4 or even 5/3. At temperatures below 15 degrees a strength of 6/4 is recommended. From 18 degrees, many water sports choose 4/3, while high summer temperatures over 25 degrees make a low power of 3/2 recommendable. Of course, these are just rough clues: The personal feeling of warmth as well as the wind chill play a certain role in the selection of the strength.

Which cuts are there?

How warm Men’s wetsuit is also dependent on the cut. Classic suits with long arms and legs are called steamer. A leggy steamer without sleeves is a Long John. Here it is possible to underwear a neoprene shirt in the cold.

Steamer are ideal for cold water temperatures and for autumn and winter. In summer or in tropical waters, they quickly become too warm. Here the Shorty is ideal: It has short arms and legs and in addition a small material thickness. This makes it perfect for tropical snorkeling or surfing adventures. Thanks to the relatively thin material, it offers a pleasingly large freedom of movement.

Wet, dry or semi-dry?

In addition to the different cuts, another distinguishing criterion for men is wetsuits: A distinction is made between the wet suit, the dry suit and the semi-dry suit.

Drysuits or dry suits are air and waterproof. They are used in very cold waters. The strong insulation can be enhanced by clothing worn under the suit. There are also special models that are additionally filled with an insulating gas. The high-quality workmanship and the absolute tightness make Drysuits quite expensive.

A wet suit or wet suit lets the water in the suit circulate freely. This limits the heat insulation of the suit, but makes these models quite inexpensive. Because the water penetrates through the arm and leg openings with every movement, these wetsuits are only suitable for warm waters. In addition to the classic overall shape, the wet suit is also available as a practical two-piece suit.

Semi-dry or semi-wet is a suit that allows a layer of water between neoprene and body, but prevents the constant replacement of this water. For such a suit has special cuffs on the arm and leg openings and the neck. As the water remains permanently in the suit, it heats up and becomes an additional insulating layer.

The optimal fit

So the Men’s wetsuit To protect from the cold, he has to sit perfectly. Beginners often opt for a too wide model because they are not used to the tight-fitting material. So too much water accumulates in the suit and the body cools faster. Manufacturers therefore provide detailed size charts to assist you in your selection.