WetSuit Question

[wildtwins]

Hello all. This is my first post.
I start my SSI certification tomorrow and I am absolutely crazy with excitement. I do have an initial question for those that experienced.

I found a good deal on a new wetsuit and I'm not sure if this is an acceptable scuba suit or if it's just a surfing suit. I have tried to reachout to the mfg. but I haven't heard back. Anyone have experience or knowledge of this brand/style. Thank you very much and I look forward to participation on this forum. MODEL OF SUIT IS BELOW...

BodyGlove Vapor 4/3mm full wetsuit

 

[Fish in a Barrel]

If it's this one, the description does say it's a scuba wetsuit.

 

[mmcdanie]

I'd not want to try diving in water any colder that 65 degrees F. with this suit. I have a 7/8mm with intergrated hood that keeps me very comfortable in 54 degrees here in So. Calif. in the winter. Being cold always ruins a dive for me. It seems to boil down to fit and the environment you will be regularly diving in. Have fun with your class.

 

[Thalassamania]

It would be fine for the Keys, or Cozumel or Hawaii, but not for any diving in Minnesota, the West Coast or the East Coast (except at the height of summer).

 

[sassyalice]

Welcome to scuba and scubaboard

 

[300bar]

As a new diver,I don't expect you to know anything about neoprene.
But a surfsuit, is not a scubasuit at all.
Has to do with the bubble size in the neoprene. Surfsuits have a relatively large bubble(made for floating).As for scubasuits they have a much smaler bubble.
This has to do with the fact that we(divers) want to go down with as litle weights as possible.
If you would take the "same"suits, one for scuba and one for surfing, you would need MUCH more weights to get down.
Once you where down the surfsuit would compress much more, thus losing buoyancy way faster.

Please stick to the use intended.

 

[LowDrag]

Hello all. This is my first post.
I start my SSI certification tomorrow and I am absolutely crazy with excitement. I do have an initial question for those that experienced.

I found a good deal on a new wetsuit and I'm not sure if this is an acceptable scuba suit or if it's just a surfing suit. I have tried to reachout to the mfg. but I haven't heard back. Anyone have experience or knowledge of this brand/style. Thank you very much and I look forward to participation on this forum. MODEL OF SUIT IS BELOW...

BodyGlove Vapor 4/3mm full wetsuit

I know exactly what you mean. My wife and I start our SSI class this coming Thursday night. We are getting anxious to. :bounce2:

As for the wet suit. We are in the Pacific Northwest where even in the summer 7MM Farmer John/Jane type suits are the norm. Average water temp is 50° - 56° for reference. As far as the Body Glove suit all the ones I looked at said "Surf" wet suits.

LowDrag

Good luck on your course!!! Let us know how you do.

 

[g1138]

When you're talking about water temps between 70-85F and neoprene 4/3mm and thinner it doesn't really matter what type of use the suit is made for IMO.

With surf suits they will compress at depth and fail to re-expand, meaning after a set of 90ft dives you'll essentially have a 3/2mm or a half step thinner.
I buy the cheapest suit (usually surf suits) if we're talking 4/3's and thinner since things like hooded vests, gloves and booties takes care of the cold problem from a crushed suit.

Usually though for me, water temps around the 70-85F temp mean the outside air temp is always warm and the days are always sunny with light wind at best. That or I'm in the pool with a warm shower and set of clothes nearby.
Something to think about. My 7mm farmer john has more material than that body glove suit and I got it for less than half the price, stock. ($120 new + $150 for custom tailoring)

 

[Tortuga68]

If it's this one, the description does say it's a scuba wetsuit.

Where does it say that?

[h=2]Product Description[/h] Mens Body 4/3mm Glove Vapor Slant Zip Full Wetsuit MATERIALS: 100% vapor stretch water repellent technology throughout 100% fluid seal seams Thermofiber from the chest down CONSTRUCTION: 3 major panels Vaporlock seams Anatomically cut FEATURES: Right arm exterior zip key pocket Ultra Stretch Tatex kneepads D-boss printing on chest & behind knees Slant zip chest entry

 

[soltari675]

It is a diving wetsuit, but not great for right now in Minnesota. You'll be cold.