Wetsuits for swimming range from the occasional swimmers wetsuit such as an O'Neill Epic or Rip Curl Dawn Patrol to the more serious of water goers such as the Speedo Triathlon wetsuits which have special panels cut in the wetsuit to add buoyancy and give maximum arm movement. People of all ages are seeing the benefits of getting in the water and exercising whilst in nature. Open water swimming is fast becoming one of the UK's top water sports. The same applies in terms of stretch as movement makes everything so much better to enjoy the sport. Kite and windsurfers on the other hand require a smooth skin chest to stop the wind getting to them. Also when surfing a good amount of stretch in the wetsuit is a must as the better you can move in the wetsuit the less tired you will get and the better you will surf. So a good thermal chest panel is a good choice. As for surfing you will be looking for additional warmth properties as your body is generally half submerged until you are up and riding. One thing you need to consider when choosing your wetsuit is the type of water sport that you are into and will be using the suit for. It is important to research the water temperature (keeping in mind the different seasons and swells) in the region where you will primarily use your wetsuit. The thicker the neoprene is in the suit, the warmer the suit will be because it has more heat trapping insulation. Neoprene is made of small closed cells that are filled with air which provide insulation against cold water by trapping heat in. Wetsuits are not meant to keep you entirely dry. For example, on a 60 degree day you probably feel comfortable outdoors with jeans and a shirt whereas you will probably start to shiver within minutes while swimming in the same temperature water. Water molecules conduct energy (heat) 25-40 times faster compared to air molecules. This layer of water is warmed by your body, to prevent you from loosing too much heat while in the water. It functions by trapping a thin layer of water between your body and the suit. A wetsuit is a neoprene insulation suit made for warmth and protection in watersports. The suits come in various thicknesses for different water temperatures, so in the winter months a 4mm, 5mm or 6mm neoprene suit is on offer. It's important to get a wetsuit that fits properly, otherwise cold water will constantly flush the warm water out. Your body heats up this water and keeps you warm. Wetsuits keep you warm by catching a thin layer of water between your skin and the neoprene. You will find there's large choice of discounted wetsuits readily available for men, women and children. Sorted Surf Shop provides huge savings on a wide range of wet suits from all of the very best manufacturers. If you are in any doubt what will be the best wetsuit for you to buy then you can always call us for helpful and friendly advice. We stock all shapes and sizes so you don't need to look any further for choice. A summer version is 3mm on the body with less of a need for the polypro lining. Winter wetsuits are generally of 5mm thickness which is on the body and most have a thermal lining for extra warmth. Some ranges worth considering if you are new to surfing or kitesurfing is the O'Neill Epic's and the Rip Curl Dawn Patrols both are available in summer and winter versions. O'Neill wetsuits and Rip Curl have such an extensive range that you will find a wetsuit for any water sport on our online shop. We are very proud of the brands of wetsuits we hold and consider them the best you will find in the whole of Europe.
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