| Buying a wetsuit can be somewhat confusing. | | | | Do you want a farmer john or jane (a two piece |
| There are many different styles, thicknesses, | | | | suit - one piece has long legs with a sleeveless |
| qualities and price ranges to choose from. Trying | | | | top; it is usually worn with a covering jacket)? Do |
| on a wetsuit isn't the most fun thing to do in the | | | | you need a hood? |
| world either. However, it is a necessary evil if you | | | | A shortie is for warm water diving and is what I |
| want to keep warm on your dive. So with that in | | | | wear when I need more than a skin (mine is |
| mind, here are the items you should look for | | | | 2mm). It does leave your arms and legs exposed |
| when buying a wetsuit: | | | | to the water so you have to decide if it will be |
| Style - The first thing you will have to decide is | | | | warm enough for you. A full scuba diving wet suit |
| what style of wetsuit do you want. Do you want | | | | is probably the most common/popular and is what |
| a full wet suit or a shortie (has short arms | | | | I see the most while diving in the Caribbean. This |
| (usually) and legs that end just above the knee)? | | | | style is one piece and has long arms and legs. |