What do you wear.....?

[Wolfdiver]

I am new to the idea of wearing a wet suit. As a matter of fact the only time I wore one was in the 80's and it was just a jacket with a beaver tail. Since then all diving has been done in swim suits. But since I am investing in a wet suit the question has risen as to what you wear under it? As I said I have been using a regular swim suit, but it is the kind that is loose fitting and comes down to my knee's. So I am looking for opinions on what you wear under yours or even if it is nec. to wear anything at all. All suggestions and opinions are welcome.

 

[carrielsal]

I wear a one piece swimsuit.

 

[SkimFisher]

I wear some Under Armor compression shorts. Sometimes a rash guard. That's it. I would just wear nothing, but that always makes changing in the parking lot or on the boat a lot more interesting

 

[ScubaSteve]

I wear a dive skin under my wetsuit. It makes getting it on and off MUCH easier especially if the wetsuit is wet. In theory it adds a layer of insulation as well but I do not expect that makes a big difference.

 

[carrielsal]

I bought a dive skin a couple of years ago, but I didn't find it much help putting on my wetsuit which is a hyperstretch. Now it's just taking up closet space.

 

[ScubaSteve]

The suit design and material makes all the difference in how it goes on. My 6 year old Akona 7mm and 4 yeard old Bare 5mm are both aided by the skin. To the OP.....ask the LDS if a skin would or would not help. Maybe try it out if they will allow it. No need to buy something to take up closet space. Obviously everybody's mileage will vary.

 

[carrielsal]

To the OP, what kind of wetsuit are you wearing or thinking about buying?

 

[Wolfdiver]

To the OP, what kind of wetsuit are you wearing or thinking about buying?

I am looking at the Akona 5 mm 5x since due to my size.

 

[Wolfdiver]

The suit design and material makes all the difference in how it goes on. My 6 year old Akona 7mm and 4 yeard old Bare 5mm are both aided by the skin. To the OP.....ask the LDS if a skin would or would not help. Maybe try it out if they will allow it. No need to buy something to take up closet space. Obviously everybody's mileage will vary.

I am not sure that I will be able to bye a skin as I am already to the limit of what the wet suit allows without going custom (and a custom price). But I will check with the LDS and see what they can recommend.

 

[ScubaSteve]

A skin is super stretchy and very thin so it will not impact your suit size.