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Professional Diving Suit Buying Guide at scubaonline.co.uk – Find Your Perfect Wetsuit in Our scubaonline Dive Shop

There's no such thing as cold water, only the wrong wetsuit!  Every experienced diver claims this with conviction, and we at scubaonline. are here to agree and help you with your wetsuit selection. With decades of diving experience, we have gone through countless dives, comfortable or shivering, testing, tearing, loving, hating, discarding, or finding the perfect wetsuits. We are confident and proud to be your experts in diving suits and neoprene apparel.

That's why you'll find here a brief guide and decision-making aid, as well as a short overview of our range and detailed advice for each clothing category, making it easy for you to find the wetsuit that suits you best.

If you still have questions, please check out our FAQs, where you might find the answer you're looking for, or call our customer hotline.

CE Thermal Classification for Wetsuits
Never shiver underwater again – Your guide to the ideal wetsuit thermal class for wet diving

When it comes to staying comfortably warm on a dive, the right wetsuit is crucial. At scubaonline.co.uk, we help you navigate the neoprene jungle with our filterable thermal classes A to D.

It's important to note that the thermal class of a wetsuit tells you more than just the material thickness. Some manufacturers do not provide an explicit classification, which often indicates poorer quality or less specialized products. Therefore, it's advisable to always check whether the suit you choose is assigned to a thermal class and provides this information transparently. Relying solely on the recommended material thickness is not enough; you should also consider the suit's proven insulation capabilities.

Please note that these CE thermal classes are only guidelines. Whether or not you feel cold in your wetsuit while diving also heavily depends on your personal cold sensitivity since every diver is different – children get colder faster than adults, women get colder faster than men, and so on. In case of uncertainty, we recommend choosing a wetsuit that is one thermal class higher in temperature range, and for those who are more sensitive to the cold, always choose a wetsuit that is slightly warmer since you won't be sweating underwater.

When diving, your wetsuit needs to be your second skin – warm and comfortable

The fit of the suit is equally important for maintaining body heat. An ideally fitting suit should be snug to minimize water exchange and better retain warmth without restricting mobility. That's why we recommend trying on several suits to find the one that fits perfectly without constricting.

Affordable and High-Quality Wetsuits from 3mm to 7mm, Women's Wetsuits, and Men's Wetsuits

Our carefully curated selection of wetsuits includes neoprene suits for every diving level and environment, from tropical waters to icy depths. Whether you're looking for a shorty, a classic 5mm wetsuit, or the high thermal protection of a 7mm wetsuit, or even if you're interested in a drysuit for extreme conditions, we have the perfect suit for you.

3mm Wetsuit – Wetsuits for Warm Waters

Discover lightweight and comfortable 3mm wetsuits for your adventure under the tropical sun. Our CE-certified suits are available in various thicknesses, ranging from 1mm to 3mm neoprene suits that offer the perfect compromise between freedom of movement and warmth.

5mm Wetsuit – the Popular All-Rounder, Ideal for Moderately Cold Waters

Enhance your comfort and warmth while diving with one of our classic 5mm wetsuits. Whether you want to dive in the Mediterranean or in your local lakes during summer, these suits are the perfect companions for dives at temperatures just below 20° Celsius. If you tend to get cold faster, the 5mm wetsuit is also suitable for tropical dive sites. And if the water gets colder, simply layer a neoprene vest over it – you'll find a good selection of 5 to 7mm neoprene vests with or without hoods in our dive store.

The 5mm wetsuits are available at scubaonline. as traditional wetsuits or as semi-dry wetsuits with double cuffs on the arms and legs, providing the highest level of thermal protection.

7mm Wetsuits – High Cold Protection for Cold Water

Dive safely and warmly with one of our 7mm wetsuits or semi-dry suits designed for dives in water around 10°C. Experience maximum protection and minimal water ingress thanks to double cuffs found on semi-dry suits, which are also available in the D thermal protection class. In case you tend to feel the cold more, we recommend wearing a neoprene vest over the suit as a precaution since the risk of hypothermia is relatively high in these temperature ranges.

Wetsuits

Our neoprene shorty wetsuits have short sleeves and short legs. They are not typically used as serious diving suits since they provide minimal thermal protection and do not adequately protect arms and legs from injuries underwater. However, they are suitable for thermally brave divers or for a short introductory dive. Neoprene shorties are more commonly used as suits for snorkeling or as surf suits, swimming suits, or generally as wetsuits for water sports.

A Wide Range of Neoprene Shirts, Neoprene Pants, and Neoprene Undergarments

For additional layers of protection under your wetsuit or as independent neoprene clothing for various water sports, our neoprene shirts and pants provide extra warmth and freedom of movement. You'll find neoprene shirts in thicknesses of 1 to 3mm, with or without sleeves, and the short neoprene pants can also be worn over a thinner wetsuit, as they not only provide additional thermal protection but also additional storage space for diving accessories in the thigh pockets found in some models.

Drysuits for the Challenges of Ice-Cold Waters

If none of these suits provide enough cold protection while diving, we recommend transitioning to a drysuit. This involves a significant financial investment and requires training, but there are no limits in terms of temperature – ice diving, deep diving, lake diving – everything is possible!

A "drysuit," as divers affectionately call it, keeps divers warm in extremely low temperatures. As the name suggests, it keeps the diver completely dry. Drysuits come in various designs and materials, have completely watertight cuffs at the arms and neck, and come with glued-on neoprene socks or booties on the feet.

Drysuit Accessories and Drysuit Undergarments

 

Under a drysuit, you can wear various undergarments to stay warm. The colder the water, the thicker the undergarment should be. For very cold-sensitive divers or for extremely long or deep dives, or dives in extremely cold water, you'll also find practical heated vests in our online dive shop.


To protect your head, you'll need thick and warm neoprene hoods, which can also be found in our online dive store, as well as matching thick neoprene gloves with high thermal performance.
 

Expanding Your Diving Equipment with Special Accessories and Additional Neoprene Clothing


UV-protective clothing for optimal sun protection at the beach or during water sports - UV shirts, pants, and overalls


In this category, you'll find sun protection clothing that does not provide thermal protection but exclusively UV protection. You'll find a wide selection of long-sleeve or short-sleeve UV protection shirts, UV leggings, or UV overalls at scubaonline.co.uk


UV-protective clothing is made from tightly woven Lycra fabric with UV protection factors ranging from 50+ to 80+ and is perfect for water sports or beach activities in sunny areas.


Neoprene boots and neoprene socks - Neoprene shoes for water sports or neoprene booties for fins


Neoprene booties serve two important purposes. The first one is protecting your feet from injuries and hypothermia from the first step on the way to the dive site, throughout the entire dive, during the exit, and on the way back.


The second purpose is to serve as shoes for open-heel fins. At scubaonline.co.uk, you'll find a wide selection of neoprene booties in various designs, with high cuffs as fins booties, or with low cuffs as neoprene shoes that can also be used for other water sports or as beach shoes. They are available in different material thicknesses, from 2-3mm neoprene for warm waters to classic 5mm neoprene boots and 7mm neoprene booties with a thick sole for heavy-duty use in demanding dive sites and cold water.


Neoprene gloves and neoprene hoods to protect the extremities


Your extremities lose body heat quickly when diving in colder water, so they need proper protection against hypothermia to maintain their sensitivity. That's why we offer a wide range of neoprene hoods that keep your head warm. The neoprene hoods are available in various sizes, with or without a collar, and in neoprene thicknesses ranging from 3 to 7mm, ensuring that you find the perfect diving hood for any water temperature and head size.


Hands also require a lot of protection to avoid hypothermia and to maintain your dexterity while diving. That's why at scubaonline.co.uk, we offer neoprene gloves in many different sizes, in thicknesses ranging from 3mm to 7mm, with 5 fingers or only 3 fingers for very low temperatures. We also provide semi-dry neoprene gloves with double cuffs and zippers in our online dive shop.

 

Caring, Repairing, and Storing Wetsuits and Neoprene Clothing

High-Quality Neoprene Care – Neoprene Shampoo, Neoprene Glue, or Silicone Grease

If you want to enjoy your wetsuit for a long time, you should give it proper care. Remember that a wetsuit is not a tracksuit, and neoprene is made from special materials that have nothing to do with regular textiles, which is why they should not be treated or cared for like regular clothes. Improper care can damage your wetsuit!

For example, neoprene clothing should not be put in the washing machine or dryer, and it needs special care products to remain clean, elastic, and ready for use. You can find all of these in our online dive shop, as well as other special products for caring for zippers, marking neoprene, or repairing wetsuits.


Neoprene Accessories – Accessories, Bags, and Hangers for Wetsuits and Neoprene Clothing


In this category, you'll find practical accessories that can be used for storing wetsuits and additional useful neoprene accessories.


You'll find a wide range of special hangers for wetsuits and diving equipment to dry and store your wetsuit, drysuit, and other dive equipment.


Are you ready to find your dream wetsuit and the perfect neoprene accessories? Browse our scubaonline dive shop with confidence, and feel free to reach out to us if we can assist you.


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Professional Diving Suit Buying Guide at scubaonline.co.uk – Find Your Perfect Wetsuit in Our scubaonline Dive Shop

There's no such thing as cold water, only the wrong wetsuit!  Every experienced diver claims this with conviction, and we at scubaonline. are here to agree and help you with your wetsuit selection. With decades of diving experience, we have gone through countless dives, comfortable or shivering, testing, tearing, loving, hating, discarding, or finding the perfect wetsuits. We are confident and proud to be your experts in diving suits and neoprene apparel.

That's why you'll find here a brief guide and decision-making aid, as well as a short overview of our range and detailed advice for each clothing category, making it easy for you to find the wetsuit that suits you best.

If you still have questions, please check out our FAQs, where you might find the answer you're looking for, or call our customer hotline.

CE Thermal Classification for Wetsuits
Never shiver underwater again – Your guide to the ideal wetsuit thermal class for wet diving

When it comes to staying comfortably warm on a dive, the right wetsuit is crucial. At scubaonline.co.uk, we help you navigate the neoprene jungle with our filterable thermal classes A to D.

It's important to note that the thermal class of a wetsuit tells you more than just the material thickness. Some manufacturers do not provide an explicit classification, which often indicates poorer quality or less specialized products. Therefore, it's advisable to always check whether the suit you choose is assigned to a thermal class and provides this information transparently. Relying solely on the recommended material thickness is not enough; you should also consider the suit's proven insulation capabilities.

Please note that these CE thermal classes are only guidelines. Whether or not you feel cold in your wetsuit while diving also heavily depends on your personal cold sensitivity since every diver is different – children get colder faster than adults, women get colder faster than men, and so on. In case of uncertainty, we recommend choosing a wetsuit that is one thermal class higher in temperature range, and for those who are more sensitive to the cold, always choose a wetsuit that is slightly warmer since you won't be sweating underwater.

When diving, your wetsuit needs to be your second skin – warm and comfortable

The fit of the suit is equally important for maintaining body heat. An ideally fitting suit should be snug to minimize water exchange and better retain warmth without restricting mobility. That's why we recommend trying on several suits to find the one that fits perfectly without constricting.

Affordable and High-Quality Wetsuits from 3mm to 7mm, Women's Wetsuits, and Men's Wetsuits

Our carefully curated selection of wetsuits includes neoprene suits for every diving level and environment, from tropical waters to icy depths. Whether you're looking for a shorty, a classic 5mm wetsuit, or the high thermal protection of a 7mm wetsuit, or even if you're interested in a drysuit for extreme conditions, we have the perfect suit for you.

3mm Wetsuit – Wetsuits for Warm Waters

Discover lightweight and comfortable 3mm wetsuits for your adventure under the tropical sun. Our CE-certified suits are available in various thicknesses, ranging from 1mm to 3mm neoprene suits that offer the perfect compromise between freedom of movement and warmth.

5mm Wetsuit – the Popular All-Rounder, Ideal for Moderately Cold Waters

Enhance your comfort and warmth while diving with one of our classic 5mm wetsuits. Whether you want to dive in the Mediterranean or in your local lakes during summer, these suits are the perfect companions for dives at temperatures just below 20° Celsius. If you tend to get cold faster, the 5mm wetsuit is also suitable for tropical dive sites. And if the water gets colder, simply layer a neoprene vest over it – you'll find a good selection of 5 to 7mm neoprene vests with or without hoods in our dive store.

The 5mm wetsuits are available at scubaonline. as traditional wetsuits or as semi-dry wetsuits with double cuffs on the arms and legs, providing the highest level of thermal protection.

7mm Wetsuits – High Cold Protection for Cold Water

Dive safely and warmly with one of our 7mm wetsuits or semi-dry suits designed for dives in water around 10°C. Experience maximum protection and minimal water ingress thanks to double cuffs found on semi-dry suits, which are also available in the D thermal protection class. In case you tend to feel the cold more, we recommend wearing a neoprene vest over the suit as a precaution since the risk of hypothermia is relatively high in these temperature ranges.

Wetsuits

Our neoprene shorty wetsuits have short sleeves and short legs. They are not typically used as serious diving suits since they provide minimal thermal protection and do not adequately protect arms and legs from injuries underwater. However, they are suitable for thermally brave divers or for a short introductory dive. Neoprene shorties are more commonly used as suits for snorkeling or as surf suits, swimming suits, or generally as wetsuits for water sports.

A Wide Range of Neoprene Shirts, Neoprene Pants, and Neoprene Undergarments

For additional layers of protection under your wetsuit or as independent neoprene clothing for various water sports, our neoprene shirts and pants provide extra warmth and freedom of movement. You'll find neoprene shirts in thicknesses of 1 to 3mm, with or without sleeves, and the short neoprene pants can also be worn over a thinner wetsuit, as they not only provide additional thermal protection but also additional storage space for diving accessories in the thigh pockets found in some models.

Drysuits for the Challenges of Ice-Cold Waters

If none of these suits provide enough cold protection while diving, we recommend transitioning to a drysuit. This involves a significant financial investment and requires training, but there are no limits in terms of temperature – ice diving, deep diving, lake diving – everything is possible!

A "drysuit," as divers affectionately call it, keeps divers warm in extremely low temperatures. As the name suggests, it keeps the diver completely dry. Drysuits come in various designs and materials, have completely watertight cuffs at the arms and neck, and come with glued-on neoprene socks or booties on the feet.

Drysuit Accessories and Drysuit Undergarments

 

Under a drysuit, you can wear various undergarments to stay warm. The colder the water, the thicker the undergarment should be. For very cold-sensitive divers or for extremely long or deep dives, or dives in extremely cold water, you'll also find practical heated vests in our online dive shop.


To protect your head, you'll need thick and warm neoprene hoods, which can also be found in our online dive store, as well as matching thick neoprene gloves with high thermal performance.
 

Expanding Your Diving Equipment with Special Accessories and Additional Neoprene Clothing


UV-protective clothing for optimal sun protection at the beach or during water sports - UV shirts, pants, and overalls


In this category, you'll find sun protection clothing that does not provide thermal protection but exclusively UV protection. You'll find a wide selection of long-sleeve or short-sleeve UV protection shirts, UV leggings, or UV overalls at scubaonline.co.uk


UV-protective clothing is made from tightly woven Lycra fabric with UV protection factors ranging from 50+ to 80+ and is perfect for water sports or beach activities in sunny areas.


Neoprene boots and neoprene socks - Neoprene shoes for water sports or neoprene booties for fins


Neoprene booties serve two important purposes. The first one is protecting your feet from injuries and hypothermia from the first step on the way to the dive site, throughout the entire dive, during the exit, and on the way back.


The second purpose is to serve as shoes for open-heel fins. At scubaonline.co.uk, you'll find a wide selection of neoprene booties in various designs, with high cuffs as fins booties, or with low cuffs as neoprene shoes that can also be used for other water sports or as beach shoes. They are available in different material thicknesses, from 2-3mm neoprene for warm waters to classic 5mm neoprene boots and 7mm neoprene booties with a thick sole for heavy-duty use in demanding dive sites and cold water.


Neoprene gloves and neoprene hoods to protect the extremities


Your extremities lose body heat quickly when diving in colder water, so they need proper protection against hypothermia to maintain their sensitivity. That's why we offer a wide range of neoprene hoods that keep your head warm. The neoprene hoods are available in various sizes, with or without a collar, and in neoprene thicknesses ranging from 3 to 7mm, ensuring that you find the perfect diving hood for any water temperature and head size.


Hands also require a lot of protection to avoid hypothermia and to maintain your dexterity while diving. That's why at scubaonline.co.uk, we offer neoprene gloves in many different sizes, in thicknesses ranging from 3mm to 7mm, with 5 fingers or only 3 fingers for very low temperatures. We also provide semi-dry neoprene gloves with double cuffs and zippers in our online dive shop.

 

Caring, Repairing, and Storing Wetsuits and Neoprene Clothing

High-Quality Neoprene Care – Neoprene Shampoo, Neoprene Glue, or Silicone Grease

If you want to enjoy your wetsuit for a long time, you should give it proper care. Remember that a wetsuit is not a tracksuit, and neoprene is made from special materials that have nothing to do with regular textiles, which is why they should not be treated or cared for like regular clothes. Improper care can damage your wetsuit!

For example, neoprene clothing should not be put in the washing machine or dryer, and it needs special care products to remain clean, elastic, and ready for use. You can find all of these in our online dive shop, as well as other special products for caring for zippers, marking neoprene, or repairing wetsuits.


Neoprene Accessories – Accessories, Bags, and Hangers for Wetsuits and Neoprene Clothing


In this category, you'll find practical accessories that can be used for storing wetsuits and additional useful neoprene accessories.


You'll find a wide range of special hangers for wetsuits and diving equipment to dry and store your wetsuit, drysuit, and other dive equipment.


Are you ready to find your dream wetsuit and the perfect neoprene accessories? Browse our scubaonline dive shop with confidence, and feel free to reach out to us if we can assist you.