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80 to 84 Degrees (26-28 C) 2 mm shorty to dive sking
73 to 79 Degrees (22-25 C) 3 mm fullsuit to 2 mm shorty
66 to 72 Degrees (18-21 C) 5 mm to 3 mm fuillsuit
50 to 65 Degrees (10-17 C) 8/7 mm semidry to 7 mm wetsuit
Below 50 Degrees (Below 10 C) 8/7 mm semidry or drysuit
Is 5mm a winter wetsuit?
The most common thickness for a winter wetsuit is 5/4 mm, also called a 5.4 or 5 mm. It is slightly warmer than a 5/3 mm due to the extra millimetre thickness in the arms. The main body panels and upper legs are 5mm in thickness, while the arms, shoulders and back of the lower legs are made with 4mm panels.
How warm is too warm for a wetsuit?
The range of 50 to 78 degrees is therefore the ideal range for using a wetsuit. Any warmer, and the swimmer may actually overheat due to the wetsuit's insulative qualities. Truth be told, we think it is pretty easy to get too warm inside a wetsuit even in the 74-77 degree range.Oct 8, 2018
How thick is a 5mm wetsuit?
3 or 5mm is a slightly thicker winter wetsuit, similar to a 5/4 and 5/3 mm. Usually, the thicker 5mm panels are used in the chest and back panels for extra warmth.
How warm does a 5mm wetsuit keep you?
The 5mm wetsuit is suited to water temperatures above 40°F. It's too thick for tropical waters which are a bit warm yet too thin to handle the cold waters in the winter.
How cold is a 5mm wetsuit?
Water temperature in °C/°F Wetsuit Thickness
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25 27 °C 77 80,6 °F 2 mm shorty or 1 mm fullsuit
22 24 °C 71,6 75,2 °F 3 mm fullsuit
17 21 °C 62,6 69,8 °F 5 mm fullsuit
10 16 °C 50 60,8 °F 7 mm fullsuit 8/7 mm semidry
When should I wear my 5mm wetsuit?
A 5mm wetsuit for winter in most locations is fine, especially when couple with boots gloves and a hood. The Ultimate winter suits have built in hoods, so if you're surfing where we do, or in colder than usual locations this kind of suit is the answer.
What size is a size 4 wetsuit?
Size Height Waist
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2 155-160 cm 58.5-63.5 cm
4 160-165 cm 61-66 cm
6S 158.5-164 cm 63.5-68.5 cm
6 162.5-167.5 cm 63.5-68.5 cm
Size Height (FT'/IN'') Chest (IN'')
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S 5'8''-5'10'' 37-39
STall 5'9''-5'10'' 36-39
MSmall 5'6''-5'9'' 39-41
M 5'9''-5'11'' 39-41
How do I know what size wetsuit to get?
- Height and chest are the most important measurements.
- Measure your chest at the widest point, with the tape gently snug.
- Regarding length, it's generally OK if the suit is a little on the long side.
- If in between two sizes, take the larger size.
How tight should a childs wetsuit be?
Your child's wetsuit should fit snuggly with no loose openings at the neck/arms/ankles. A wetsuit that is too big will 'flush' the cold water through it, making it pretty pointless to wear - like this video.
Your child's wetsuit should fit snuggly with no loose openings at the neck/arms/ankles. A wetsuit that is too big will 'flush' the cold water through it, making it pretty pointless to wear - like this video. You can see how the arms/neck/legs fit too loose on the child.