5 tips to look for when buying a wetsuit

When buying a wetsuit you should always check a couple things. Of course there are basics such as thickness, different zipper styles, size, type of wetsuit and the inner lining. But next to those basics you should check on other factors as well. These 5 tips will offer you an intermediate buying guide??

1.Stretch and flexibility of the neoprene.

Test the stretch and flexibility of the neoprene by pulling the arms and legs. The more length you get, the better the flexibility of the wetsuit. Also ask?what kind of neoprene is used, SBR neoprene is less flexible than SCR neoprene, and CR neoprene is the best.

2.Go for the best fitting.

Never compromise on the fitting of the wetsuit. A wetsuit should fit almost perfectly. If not, it is not really effective and it won’t keep you warm.?

3.Neoprene panels / seams.

You should check the panels and the seams from the wetsuit. How many neoprene panels are used and in where. The less panels are used, the less seams you have and the warmer the wetsuit and less irritating seams.

4.Irritation points in the wetsuit or near the seams.

When trying the wetsuit on you should check if there are irritation points, since you should not have them. Move around and run with the wetsuit when trying it on. Mostly the irritation spots are around the seams and where you bend your arms, legs and knees.

5.Reinforced knees or knee pads.

Especially with surfing you need to have a knee pads or patch on the wetsuit. The knee pads needs to be strong and big enough to really protect the neoprene from being damaged.

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