A dive suit is a piece of clothing designed to protect a diver from the underwater environment. A dive suit also includes a breathing gas supply, which is usually referred to separately. Depending on what type of diving you are doing, your diving suit could be either one piece or a combination. Divers may choose from different types of suits such as wetsuits, drysuits, helmet suits or semi-drysuits.
Wetsuit
When choosing a wetsuit, the thickness of the material is crucial. For water temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, we recommend that wetsuits be three to five millimeters thick. However, they are less buoyant and more mobile than thicker suits. They also provide less warmth for colder dives.
Depending on the temperature, a wetsuit can be made from various materials. One-piece suits are designed for mild conditions, while two-piece suits are made for colder temperatures. Wetsuits made of two-piece construction usually have a combined thickness of 10-14 millimeters of neoprene over the torso and a single layer of neoprene over the limbs.
Drysuit
A drysuit is great for cold-water diving. It prevents the diver's body from getting too hot and makes it easier to breathe underwater. A drysuit is made of Neoprene Rubber, which traps millions in tiny gas bubbles to keep a diver warm. The material keeps the diver's body at 98.6°F, which is neutral buoyancy. You can wear a sock, boot, or other warm clothing with the material.
A drysuit can be easily inflated using a special hose attached to the chest valve. The regulator's first stage has the hose connected. Divers can add more air by pushing the button at the valve. Attached to the left arm is a dump valve. The suit must be manually removed once the air has been absorbed.
Helmet suit
Helmet suits are a common safety feature of diving suits. They protect the diver from harmful ultraviolet light and bright light. A visor can be placed over the helmet's head when not in use. Some helmets include a spitcock that is used to wash out any condensate buildup. This can cause fogging which can cause visibility issues for the diver.
Another example is a diving headgear, which is similar in appearance to one used by salvage hunters. The helmet can't be worn during travel to Tutorial Island during Beneath Cursed Tides. While diving, the diver cannot remove the helmet until the last moment, but there are various ways to take off the helmet. This article will provide a brief history of the diving suit helmet.
Semi-drysuit
The iFLEX semidry dive suit offers the best fit, flexibility, and comfort. It includes the latest in wetsuit design innovations like ultra-stretch neoprene. This allows for the diver's freedom to move around without feeling restricted. It is also easy to change into and out of the suit within seconds.
Semi-dry suits have better seals than wetsuits, limiting the volume of water that can enter and leave the suit. This allows the water to remain warm within the suit but not quickly escape. This ensures that the diver doesn’t lose buoyancy as they dive deeper in the water.