Wetsuit

Buy the best wetsuits in Singapore from Waikiki Dive Centre and keep yourself warm and safe underwater.

Why Do You Need a High-Quality Wetsuit?

The wetsuit is the costume you wear when scuba diving. It preserves body heat within and protects you from fatal conditions such as hypothermia. As the wetsuit acts as your second skin underwater, it is crucial to pick the right one when buying or renting.

If you are a newbie, you might wonder whether a wetsuit can keep your body dry during a dive. The answer is no. A thin layer of water is trapped between your skin and the suit in order for it to function. Your body heat is then used to reheat the water. Wetsuits are made of neoprene, a material that has a large number of minute air bubbles that act as insulation against the cooler water outside the suit. You will feel warmer as the neoprene thickness increases. The wetsuit must also fit appropriately, without being too loose or tight. If not, the heated water will be continually flushed out by cold water or you will find it suffocating to keep it on. Even if a high-quality wetsuit is quite an investment, it will significantly improve your diving experience.

What to Look for When Buying a Wetsuit?

At Waikiki Dive Centre, we have a large collection of wetsuits from different brands. Here is what you should look for if you are looking for a diving suit in Singapore:

1. Full Suit or Shorty?

The full suit comes with long sleeves and legs, covering the entire body of the diver. The shorties have short sleeves and they are long up to the knees. Full suits are ideal when the water is cold and you dive deep. However, a shorty would be more than enough if you go scuba diving in shallow waters at tropical dive spots.

2. Thickness

The thickness of wetsuits is measured in millimetres. The most popular among tropical divers is the 3mm wetsuit. The thicker your wetsuit is, the warmer your body will be. However, when the thickness of neoprene increases, its stretchability decreases. Most tropical divers go for 3mm, 2mm, or 1mm wetsuits while cold water divers wear drysuits or 7mm wetsuits.

3. The Fit

To have the most comfortable diving experience, your wetsuit should perfectly fit your body. Due to this reason, it is highly recommended to try it on before buying or renting a wetsuit. If your wetsuit is too loose, cold water will continuously flush in. If it is too tight, it will hinder your body movements and make you uncomfortable underwater.

4. The Entry

Depending on the entry, wetsuits come in 3 different types in general: back zip, chest zip, and zip-free. The entry has an impact on how convenient it is to put on and take off your wetsuit. What suits you best depends on how much flexibility you need across your shoulders while balancing durability and convenience of donning your wetsuit.

Buy the Best Wetsuits in Singapore

At Waikiki Dive Centre, we have a massive collection of wetsuits manufactured by leading brands such as Scubapro, Cressi, and Sharkskin. Our wetsuits come in all sizes and styles to fit every diver and we have wetsuits for men, women, and kids. You can purchase our products online as well as in-store at your convenience, and our staff is well-experienced to guide you through the process. Browse through our catalogue below and pick what is best for you. Visit Waikiki Dive Centre to buy a quality diving suit in Singapore! Call us at +6592386630 for more information.