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  wet suit - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wet, Christiaan Rudolf de (1854-1922), Boer general and politician.
De Wet was born in the Orange Free State, a former South African province.
- diver's suit: a tight-fitting garment worn by a diver, made of foam neoprene rubber or a similar material.
ca.encarta.msn.com /wet+suit.html   (103 words)

  
 Wet Suits - The Scuba Guide
Wet suits are made from neoprene; synthetic rubber foam that is filled with thousands of tiny gas bubbles.
There are a variety of wet suit accessories available as well, including: separate hoods, gloves, vests, jackets, step in jackets and booties, which can usually be found at any scuba gear retailer.
Wet suit zippers should be lubricated occasionally to prevent degradation of the metal or plastic.
www.thescubaguide.com /gear/suits/wetsuits.aspx   (754 words)

  
 ITC Cayuga Lake Triathlon - Wet Suit Policy
Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards.
Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
www.ithacatriathlonclub.org /race/wetsuit_policy.html   (173 words)

  
 Wet Suit, Wet Suits, Wetsuit, Wetsuits, Dry Suits, Dry Suits, Drysuits, Drysuit, Bare Drysuits
Additionally, wet suits often use different stitching methods that have a significant impact on the type of water the wetsuit will be good for.
Most modern wet suits are made of neoprene to provide a limited amount of thermal protection.
Wet suits therefore need to fit snugly in order to maximize their efficiency, otherwise the water will slip away prior to being heated by the body.
www.waterskiworld.com /wetsuits/index.html   (1154 words)

  
 Scuba America Historical Center - Wet Suit Pursuit: Hugh Bradner's Development
The wet suit gets its thermal insulation from the many small air bubbles trapped in the material, and hence can stand a small amount of water flow between the garment and the skin.
The wet suit was made from a unicellular foamed plastic material such as neoprene, rubber, or polyvinylchloride; while the dry suit was a thin waterproof garment made from heavy rubberized cloth under which the diver wore thick, usually wool underwear.
When it became clear that the navy would be slow in producing wet suits for their own use, they declassified the design, and encouraged commercial production in 1952.
www.divinghistory.com /historyofthewetsuit.htm   (2039 words)

  
 Wet Suits - Omer
The material of this suit is a blend of different colors with variable intensities of blue and green.
The coloration of this suit is a blend of different colors with variable intensities of brown dark blue and green.
It is the ideal suit for all those who like to hunt inshore or in shallow waters where there’s a presence of vegetation.
www.blueh20.com /shopsite_sc/store/html/wetsuits_omer.html   (296 words)

  
 7mm Titanium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The bottom line--this is a quality wet suit which will last, not some rag which will rip apart after 10 sessions.
This sturdy wet suit is 100% new, made to last and keep its user WARM.
Blind stitching for strength and solid sewing which makes this wet suit function continually under heavy use YKK zippers on legs make it easy to get in and out of this quality wet suit and the front YKK zipper on the chest is heavy duty.
www.wetsuits1.com /7mm.htm   (228 words)

  
 Wet Suits and Marathon Swimming
Wet Suits provide extra buoyancy that can lead to artificially increased speed, or apparent endurance, of the person wearing the suit.
Wet suits are worn regularly by triathletes and the public get the mistaken impression that such suits are accepted apparel for long distance swims or marathon swims.
Use of a Wet Suit increases the speed of a triathlete on a 400 m test, but may have little effect on top-class swimmers over the same distance.
soloswims.com /wetsuits.htm   (729 words)

  
 :: WET SUIT ::
Every crafted suit is meticulously designed in order to offer you, by far, the fastest suit on the market.
These suits have SUPER X SEAL system which reduces water seepage in the neck, arms and zipper with the use of rubber on skin seals, offering maximum speed and arm flexibility.
All suits have double stitching on the leg to allow user to cut the suit to any length with no extra glue or sewing (this allows the suit to be taken off quicker in the transition zones).
www.rbinc-sports.com /running_wetsuits.htm   (266 words)

  
 How to Buy a Wet Suit - eHow.com
A 4-3 full suit is 4 mm thick in the body and 3 mm thick in the arms and legs, and is the best choice for water that's 50 to 60 degrees F (10 to 16 C).
A suit with cut-off arms and legs is called a shorty and is good whenever maximum freedom of movement is needed.
A full suit extends to your wrists and ankles, and is necessary for colder water.
www.ehow.com /how_111907_buy-wet-suit.html   (481 words)

  
 Wet Suit
Insulation through the use of exposure suits is recommended for diving in water 75ºF or colder.
There are three different types of exposure suits, the body suit, the wet suit and the dry suit.
The exposure suit you select will depend entirely on the environment you intend to be diving in.
www.iit.edu /~elkimar/design/equipment/wetsuit.html   (278 words)

  
 Wet Dry/Suit help - Flytalk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
If you do go with a wet suit 5mm would be a minimum for the north shore for me. The thicker the suit the more effort it will likely take to move, cast etc...
For wet suits on the north shore, 5 mm is minimum and 7 mm even better.
The bottom line is that I am comfortable wet wading/tubing in the summer months (for three hours or less) and I think that I may benefit from a wetsuit during these forays into the salt.
www.flyfishingforum.com /flytalk4/showthread.php?t=8145   (1831 words)

  
 Lube Suit™ to Wet Suit in 30 Seconds or Less!
I lent the suit to a die hard wet suit diver to trail on our behalf...He was really quite impressed and was amazed at how easy it was to don the suit once the LubeSuit was in place.
As you are aware, putting on a wet suit is no fun and he said on his second dive, once the LubeSuit was in place, it took him only 30 seconds [to] don it.
On the first day of the trail, Thursday, he forgot it and was surprised to discover the LubeSuit provided a wind proof layer under his wet suit and it kept him warm during the transit to and from the dive site on the boat.
www.lubesuit.com /testimonials.htm   (390 words)

  
 Test wet suit knowledge
Most people know that wet suits and vests are worn for warmth.
A wet suit vest is generally intended for use in water temperatures above 65°.
Is similar to a wet suit except people stay dry.
www.wetwrap.com /test.htm   (265 words)

  
 Wet Suit '02
Despite the bright colors, the suit is just plain cool, with excellent layers of composite armor and just the right integration of realism and out and out fantasy.
The wearer’s strength is increased (not by a LOT, though…) and Wet Suit is the man inside.
I have written a whole mythos around him…actually, he may even be seen in an upcoming diostory that may have to be changed to suit this figure.
www.angelfire.com /80s/coolgijoestuff/wetsuit2.html   (610 words)

  
 How to Choose a Wet Suit - eHow.com
Understand that most wet suits are differentiated by the thickness of their neoprene material, measured in millimeters.
Recognize "shorties" as wet suits that cover the torso and have short sleeves and leggings.
For those wanting thin suits for cold water (cold-climate surfers, for example), some wet suits come with the seams taped and glued, allowing less water to circulate.
www.ehow.com /how_8377_choose-wet-suit.html   (439 words)

  
 Suit Wet Wetsuits- Get The Best Deals On Scuba, Snorkeling And Diving Gear Now!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Most suits are completely interchangeable between sports — the 3mm Shorty that you use Scuba Diving today in Hawaii can be used next weekend back home water-skiing.
Of course when a wetsuit has double the insulation the suit is more restricting and will be more buoyant (which means that you will need to carry more lead) than a one-piece wetsuit of equal thickness.
Use of the SUIT WET trademarks, and content, not authorized without prior permission.
www.suit-wet.com   (506 words)

  
 Riffe Wet Suits
Riffe 1mm thick Neoprene wet suit tops and bottoms specialized for the Silent Hunters diving in warm waters around the globe.
The ideal method to dry a Wetsuit is right-side out, in the shade and hanging on a "proper hanger." Most clothing hangers are not sufficient to hang a wetsuit even if the hanger is "doubled up." A Wetsuit Hanger is designed with sloping angles, high quality plastic for durability, non-corrosiveness and non-color bleeding.
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www.bluewaterhunter.com /shopsite_sc/store/html/wetsuits_riffe.html   (162 words)

  
 Wet Suit - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
Body Glove--the first name in wetsuits, with over fifty years in the water, combines the best tradition from decades of experience with the newest and most flexible materials, with the highest degree of comfort and awesome style for surfing, diving,......
In addition, because the wet suit will be subjected to the pressure of scuba diving, the quality of the......
The jacket is front zip and the suit is glued and blind stitched.
www.shopping.com /xGS-Wet_Suit   (1023 words)

  
 Wet suit Stock Photo Images. 1050 Wet suit pictures and photos available to download from over 50 stock photography ...
Young girl wearing a yellow bathing suit jumps through a...
Rear view of a large woman in a bathing suit,
Young couple embracing in a tropical pool of water in...
www.fotosearch.com /photos-images/wet-suit.html   (212 words)

  
 Lube Suit™ to Wet Suit in 30 Seconds or Less!
The LUBE SUIT is so slick it allows you to wear your wet suit for extended periods without irritation!
The LUBE SUIT is a Seam Saver - it will extend the life of your wet suit.
No more pulling or tugging on your wet suit and tearing the wet suit seams.
www.lubesuit.com   (123 words)

  
 Wet Suit Thickness - The Scuba Guide
In colder water, wear a thicker wet suit to prevent chill and hypothermia.
The chart below gives average recommendations for wet suit thickness for water temperatures.
The ranges overlap depending on individual body heat and comfort; some divers may be more comfortable in a lighter suit, while others may appreciate a thicker neoprene.
www.thescubaguide.com /gear/suits/thickness.aspx   (137 words)

  
 eBay - full wet suit, Scuba, Snorkeling, Surfing, Wind Surfing items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
New Full body Wetsuit by Hang Ten Wet Suit S small Brn
New Full body Wetsuit by Hang Ten Wet suit small NAVY S
GUL G- FORCE full length wet suit size XL
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=full+wet+suit&newu=1&...   (538 words)

  
 Attico Wet Suit | About Us
About Us Attico Designs operating as Attico Wet Suit since 1987 in Scarborough, Ontario Canada.
Attico is specialized in manufacturing neoprene Wet & Dry suits for:
Attico effort in pursuing its 'Standard of Excellence' in manufacturing custom-made suits, repairs and alterations earn referrals from all within Province of Ontario.
www.atticowetsuit.com /about.htm   (49 words)

  
 Custom Wet Suits by Deep Thought Diving Products
Entry is through the back of the suit utilzing a waterproof zipper.
But unlike a dry suit, there are no valves, so you don't need to deal with buoyancy changes common to dry suits.
Arguably the finest suit available anywhere, the ultimate commercial dive suit from Deep Thought evolved from the commercial diving industry and has met the rigorous demands of professional divers since 1964.
www.blueh20.com /wetsuits.html   (239 words)

  
 Story of the Wet Wrap
Fit is a key factor for any wet suit.
rubber (wet suit material) is such a good insulator it keeps
The Wet Wrap's wrap-around design was an ideal solution.
www.wetwrap.com /story2.htm   (324 words)

  
 Become.com - Shop results for wet suit 2 piece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
IST Womens Saturn I 6\5mm 2 Piece Wet Suit
IST Mens 2 Piece Saturn I 6\5mm Wet Suit
Three piece 20mm suit provides high-quality protection at an affordable price.
www.become.com /shop?q=wet+suit+2+piece   (114 words)

  
 Wetwear - Design A Custom Wet Suit
We've made wetsuit tuxedos for underwater weddings, bridal gowns, camouflage suits, superhero suits and even a skeleton suit.
Send us your design and we will be glad to discuss making your very own special suit.
All of our suits are glued together then sewn.
www.wetwear.com /designasuit.htm   (163 words)

  
 Welcome to Wetwear - Custom Wet Suits of Rubatex Neoprene for Scuba Diving and All Water Activities
Our web site is full of information about wet suits in general and we think you will find it useful when you are in the market for one.
People who want a suit as unique as their personality.
How thick of a suit to get - some tips on deciding how thick will be right for you.
www.wetwear.com   (352 words)

  
 Wet Suit Rental
The rental package includes a Farmer John wet suit, booties and spray jacket.
To reserve a wet suit rental package, the full cost of the rental is required when the reservation is made.
We ask that you return your gear in the same condition that you received it.
www.shoprma.com /equipment/wetsuits.htm   (247 words)

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