Buying Guide: How to Buy a Wetsuit
All around the country people have been waiting for summer, and while it is still a little ways off the weather has heated up enough to get people thinking about hitting the beach for some much needed fun in the sun.
And from snorkeling to surfing, the beach just has so much to offer for both relaxing one-day excursions to week long vacations. But before you start fighting your way through waves you are going to want to buy a wetsuit, and with so many to chose from it is hard to know exactly what you need or how much you need to spend.
No matter what your needs are, know one thing: there are plenty of quality, discount wetsuits out there.
When you start to look for one the first thing to consider is how cold the water is going to be where you are going. Taking a dip on South Beach is just a tad different from playing with the polar bears in Alaska. Spare yourself the expense of a thicker wetsuit if you can. Not only will you save money, but buying a really thick wetsuit for use in warm water may leave you too hot.
You also want to consider what you will be using your wetsuit for. If you plan on spending some time surfing, you are going to want a suit that cuts off at the arms and legs to give you the most amount of freedom possible. Conversely, if mobility isn’t a top priority because you are going to be floating around looking at coral reef (or you just get really cold in water), go for a suit that goes to your wrists and ankles.
Lastly, if possible, take a second to get familiar with different wetsuit brands and how each type of suit fits. It would look pretty silly if everyone was hopping into the water and your suit fit like a poncho. Not only would it look ridiculous but the suit would be much less effective in keeping your body warm. Ideally a suit should fit fairly snugly and leave no bulges in the mid-section.
With all of that handy information in mind, here is today’s deal of the day, wetsuit edition. Over at Sierratradingpost.com they have a 2mm shorty wetsuit for only $69.95. Perfect for warm to temperate water, this deal is hard to pass up.
Camaro Mono Sonic 2mm Shorty Wetsuit: $69.95
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