compression clothing under wet suit

[blackout89]

Can anyone tell me if we can wear compression clothings worn by Tri-athletes under our wet suit?

 

[muddiver]

You can, I don't think it will do you any good. Are you asking because it is all you have to wear, or are you expecting some sort of additional thermal protection from 1 mil of streachy nylon?

 

[garyd54220]

You can, I don't think it will do you any good. Are you asking because it is all you have to wear, or are you expecting some sort of additional thermal protection from 1 mil of streachy nylon?

Nah...Probably just wants to look good in the wetsuit!

 

[WetBoy101]

Can anyone tell me if we can wear compression clothings worn by Tri-athletes under our wet suit?

Hey Blackout, I wear a snug fitting chill guard on my second dives. It has a micro fleece lining and helps to slow water movement. About $35 - $50 from Overtons.

 

[merxlin]

You can- rash guards are fairly prevalent out here in So Cal. Just remember that once you get out of the water, that wet layer actually works like a radiator and pulls body heat away from you, and can cause you to be more chilled (depending on surface temps). On the other hand, in very warm climates, that cooling effect can be beneficial.