Colorful Suits

[durian]

Why are wetsuits usually black? Why not bright colors that would highlight the divers when in the water? Is it because these colors would change at depth and it would not matter or is it because of the material used?

 

[The Wanderer]

Why are wetsuits usually black? Why not bright colors that would highlight the divers when in the water? Is it because these colors would change at depth and it would not matter or is it because of the material used?

The gals look good in colorful wetsuits. You and me, my friend, would look silly.

 

[theskull]

It's all about fashion, and the slimming effect black has on the diver.

theskull

 

[mikkilj]

It may not contribute much, but black also absorbs light/heat, instead of reflecting it. Could possibly add a little warmth .

-=* Mikki *=-

 

[The Wanderer]

Mikki,

YOU would look good in a colorful suit!

 

[glbirch]

My wife bought a dive skin from www.divegoddess.com

Definitely not black suits.

 

[aquaoren]

Mikki,

YOU would look good in a colorful suit!

No offence, but she would look good in any suit

 

[CHUD]

Why are wetsuits usually black? Why not bright colors that would highlight the divers when in the water? Is it because these colors would change at depth and it would not matter or is it because of the material used?

It's the industry's way of saying "thank you" to the ocean environment. Clad all in black we look like big seals, the sharks think we're seals so they get a nice snack, the seals get to watch someone else get snacked on for a change. Everybody wins ... sort of.

 

[Mako Mark]

BECAUSE DIVING IS SUPPOSED TO BE MACHO....

Personally I only wear black until they invent something darker.

.

 

[saltwater taffy]

If you're wanting color check out www.liquidfit.com They have colors, colors and more colors!!!!!!!!!! Oh yes, I think they have black.

SWT