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Topic: Wetsuit


  
  Wetsuit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A wetsuit is a protective garment used for watersports such as scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, and triathlon.
A modern wetsuit is mostly made from thin neoprene, which provides limited thermal protection for activities in cold water.
Wetsuits come in different thicknesses depending on the conditions for which it is intended.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wetsuit   (777 words)

  
 Athletes Den: Wetsuit FAQs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
However, in the case of Triathlon Wetsuits, one side (being the external surface) is left as raw rubber, and is then coated with a special low friction coating called "composite skin".
However, although a wetsuit made entirely of 5mm rubber would be more buoyant than one that is not, this would result in a slower swim time.
This is the fundamental of all triathlon wetsuits.
www.athletesden.com /wetsuitfaqs.jsp   (1191 words)

  
 Wetsuit
The wetsuit achieves this by establishing buoyancy, warmth and quite a bit of protection against the scrapes and bangs associated with reaching that perfect rock.
The wetsuit was first used exclusively for scuba diving, but soon became popular with the surfer generation, allowing then to ride on those cool, cloudy days.
The principle behind the warming effect of a wetsuit is that of the retention of body heat.
www.surfcasting.com /wetsuit.html   (944 words)

  
 Wetsuit Design Info - Wavejammer Online Catalog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Combined with a wetsuit jacket or top they can offer some versatility in warmth, but you will lose a little in flexibility and comfort going that route as compared to a fullsuit.
Blindstitched, glued and taped wetsuits are very warm, but because it is a much more invovled construction process they are significantly more expensive, sometimes nearly twice the cost of a more basic overlock suit.
A wetsuit allows some water to enter the suit, with this water then being warmed by your body.
www.wavejammer.com /wetsuits/info/design.shtml   (1489 words)

  
 QR Wetsuits - Q & A
This wetsuit repair kit has everything you need to handle smaller cosmetic repairs and you can order it either from some of our QR dealers or straight from us via the rooworld.com website.
For periods longer than a week or two, the wetsuit should be clean inside and out, folded in half or in thirds and stored in a cool dry place.
Wetsuits designed for uses other than surface swimming will be heavier, slower, more water-absorbent and generally more cumbersome.
www.rooworld.com /wetsuits/wetsuit_qna.aspx   (643 words)

  
 NRS Home - Apparel - Wetsuits - Men's & Unisex
These wetsuits are used by outfitters all over the world.
Wetsuit jacket with greater girth for the barrel-chested boater.
This kid's NRS 2.5mm Shorty Wetsuit protects them by holding in their body's heat.
www.nrsweb.com /shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1162   (366 words)

  
 Wetsuit stuff
Paradoxically, the issue of proper wetsuit care -- notwithstanding the fluidic medium in which a wetsuit is used-- is rather concrete, and not subject to the changing tides of theory.
You may repair your wetsuit SEAM SEPARATIONS by applying wetsuit glue to each side of the separated seam, blowing on it until it is dry, and pressing together (i.e., it is contact cement).
Eight years later this woman's husband (the beneficiary of the new wetsuit) became a major sponsor of a national triathlon series we produced.
www.slowtwitch.com /mainheadings/swimcenter/carandfeeding.html   (709 words)

  
 Wetsuit Guide
Wetsuits aren't as complicated and high-tech as the wetsuitmanufacturing companies would like us to believe.
Generally speaking, with wetsuits, the more you pay, the morefeatures you get, the thicker the suit, and the 'better' thesuit is able to insulate.
A coating of titanium oxide is applied to the wetsuit rubber on the inner side of the suit before the nylon and neoprene are bonded.
www.santabarbarasurfing.com /guide/wetsuit.html   (1271 words)

  
 Drysuit versus Wetsuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I use a "Farmer John" type wetsuit, which is quite comfortable as the day (season) gets warmer, has padding in the knees, does not hang loose to snag on stuff, is easy to repair, adds some flotation, and is safe if torn.
A wetsuit that will go over my legs is huge around my top half, and the body and legs of the suit are always too short.Two of the ladies at the club have supermodel figures and wear wetsuits, the rest of us ordinary mortals are all in drysuits.
I have always preferred to use a wetsuit I feel that in the summer months that a half wetsuit works great, because you are not at all restricted in your movements.
www.sailingproshop.com /drywet.html   (1772 words)

  
 Triathlon Wetsuits at Bikesport
Although wetsuits (different from a drysuit) work by trapping a layer of water between the skin and the neoprene, and then warming that layer of water, it should not allow a constant flow of new water between your skin and the suit.
If you use a wetsuit lubricant to speed the removal of the suit in the transition area, be sure to stick to non-petroleum products like Bodyglide or Pam vegetable non- stick cooking spray.
Wetsuits always come off quicker when you and the suit are wet.
www.bikesportmichigan.com /features/wetsuit.shtml   (1349 words)

  
 NRS - Wetsuit Shampoo
Wetsuit Shampoo is a complete, scientifically balanced maintenance system for all neoprene products.
Ideal for wetsuits, dry suits, boots and gloves.
Mix 2 inner capfuls of wetsuit shampoo (1/2 oz.) per gallon of cold or warm water.
nrsweb.com /repair/wetsuit_shampoo.asp   (121 words)

  
 WetSuit Coating System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
WetSuit has been specifically designed and developed to solve the most common problems associated with conventional membrane and sealing systems.
Most existing membranes require joint details or laps and mechanical or chemical fastening techniques, which generally can be attributed to the membrane’s failure.
The WetSuit system is a monolithic membrane that has no seams and fully bonds to most substrates.
www.wetsuitsystem.com   (174 words)

  
 Page 2 - Sheila Taormina's wetsuit time
Sheila had tried to swim without the wetsuit, her time would have been slower.
and the primary advantage of the wetsuit is body position higher in the water.
> m/sec), and the sleveeless wetsuit (1.36 +/-0.065 m/sec) and the full-body wetsuit (p <0.004).
www.cyclingforums.com /t-47400-15-2.html   (3258 words)

  
 Hotline Wetsuits | Superfly Wetsuit
The Superfly is the flagship wetsuit of the Hotline arsenal.
This wetsuit is the ultimate mixture of warmth, flexibility, style and durability.
The Superfly was also given Transworld Surf's highest wetsuit rating in a competitive review.
www.hotlineonline.com /products/wetsuits/men/superfly.shtml   (36 words)

  
 Long Sleeved Titanium/Heatwave 0.5mm Wetsuit Vest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Our 0.5mm Wetsuit Vests are manufactured from a new Hi-Tech multi layer construction of Neoprene/Titanium/Heatwave/Nylon The Heatwave content being a revolutionary coating that reflects body heat.
The result of this new technology is a Wetsuit Vest that is lightweight, extremely warm, comfortable, offering unrestricted freedom of movement, absorbing virtually no water, drying in a third of the time of a normal wetsuit.
The cut, fit & style of our Wetsuit Vests have been designed around the unique characteristics of the material resulting in a garment that is unisex in fit.
www.hsionline.com /products/ecbuilder2/item7568.htm   (216 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: wetsuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
From wetsuits to split fins, Scuba.com has the style and selection you need.
Triathlon Swim Wetsuit - Shop Online Save on tri wetsuits by Quintana Roo, Orca and 2XU when you order online from Triathlete Sports, one of the most comprehensive sources for swimming, biking and running products online.
Wetsuit Wearhouse - Your Wetsuit Source Wetsuit Wearhouse has the right suit for you - at low prices.
www.technorati.com /tags/wetsuit   (335 words)

  
 Surfline | Wetsuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Typically made of a synthetic rubber called neoprene, wetsuits are worn by surfers for protection from the oft-chilly waters in which they plunge for pleasure.
The wetsuit has undergone a slow but steady evolution since those days.
Body Glove's initial go at a "zipperless" suit, then two individual pieces of neoprene that overlapped one another, was something of a hoax, but subsequent, one-piece versions have proven unthinkably liberating if really hard to put on.
www.surfline.com /surfaz/wetsuit.cfm   (791 words)

  
 Giles Wetsuit Repair
In his expert repair shop, in which only triathlon wetsuits are repaired, he's fixing many of the very same wetsuits he designed and/or built a decade before.
If your world class wetsuit has seen better days, and needs to be brought back into its former glory, it can happen quickly and for a fraction of the cost of a new suit.
If you choose not to have your wetsuit repaired, you'll be charged the freight charge (below) to have it returned to you.
www.slowtwitch.com /giles/giles.html   (221 words)

  
 Wetsuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The single most critical thing you can do to preserve your wetsuit and keep it fitting well, is to rinse it out with fresh water after use.
Essentially, using the thin wire hangers will mark the wetsuit with rust and leave stains; and the weight will cause marks and indents on the wetsuit, and you will end up with pointy shoulders.
Exposing your wetsuit to Ultraviolet rays is a huge no-no, and is your wetsuits enemy.
www.wetsuitpro.com   (169 words)

  
 WETSUIT CARE & ACCESSORIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
No more driving home in wet, dirty or sweaty clothes after diving, windsurfing, race events, training or a day at the beach.
This package includes an 8 oz bottle of Mirazyme, BC Life, and wetsuit shampoo.
This is a padded circluar mat that you can change on, rinse off on, and you can also carry your wetsuit, booties, etc in it.
www.seatasea.com /en-us/dept_173.html   (737 words)

  
 Trifuel.com - General Wetsuit vs Triathlon Specific Wetsuit
I've been diving for years and am familiar with the cost of dive wetsuits, but the costs of tri wetsuits sure does seem high in comparison.
I won't ever do a race without the security (bouyancy) of a wetsuit but I never thought that my free handmedown body glove wetsuit might be what is holding me back.
It is a great suit, completely different material from my oneil surfing 3/2 wetsuit, the Orca has a thinner material compared to your typical wetsuit.
www.trifuel.com /forums/printthread.php?t=832   (1152 words)

  
 Superpages Shopping: Wetsuit
The Body Glove& Stealth Short John men's wetsuit is constructed with Fairskin panels on the chest, a 2-mm body, legs and collar and FGX-flex side leg (more at The Sports Authority...
The Body Glove& Stealth Short John men's wetsuit is constructed with Fairskin panels on the chest, a 2-mm body, legs and collar and FGX-flex side leg (more at Dick's Sporting Goods...
O'Neill Toddler Neoprene Shorty Wetsuit O'Neill Toddler Neoprene Shorty Wetsuit $49.95 1 - 24 of 1441...
shopping.superpages.com /wetsuit~erci_74050   (1386 words)

  
 Rip Curl launch new ‘Wetsuit Centres’ in British Isles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Working alongside key wetsuit retailers nation-wide, we will be offering you the best suits along with top-notch advice when making your selection.
Wherever you find the official ‘Wetsuit Centre’ sticker, you will be able to find the wide selection of Rip Curl wetsuits along with excellent service.
Rip Curl Ultimate Fireskin: this wetsuit was designed with one sole objective, to design the warmest wetty in the world.
www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=14491   (359 words)

  
 Buy wetsuit at Altrec.com
Full-body 3 mm wetsuit with 2 mm shoulders and arms has great warmth and excellent mobility.
Shampoo that eliminates organic residue and salt deposits from wetsuits.
When all that stands between you and the elements is 2 mm of neoprene, you'll want to wear Rodeo.
www.altrec.com /search?words=wetsuit&size=AA2   (608 words)

  
 Athletes Den: Wetsuit Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Athletes Den is the exclusive wetsuit rental company at many premier triathlons in New England; offering you the best in wetsuit technology.
In fact, we are the only New England Xterra Dealer and we are experts with regard to use and fit.
The Ventilator Full by Xterra Wetsuits will be the exclusive brand in our rental program for these events.
www.athletesden.com /wetsuit.jsp   (358 words)

  
 SurferMag Message Boards: Wetsuit Repair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
My fin put a nice gash in my wetsuit yesterday in the knee area (how it sliced it like that and missed my skin I don't know, but I'm thankful for it).
This is a one year old O'Neill Psycho that I paid about $300 for so I'd like to repair it if possible.
There's a guy who does wetsuit repairs right next to Pipes Cafe.
forum.surfermag.com /forum/showflat.php?Number=637293   (642 words)

  
 What Wetsuit To Buy!!! - Wetsuits
I am guessing it would make more difference in areas where visibility is not very good, such as in areas in the med or around some kelp beds, maybe then wetsuits mimicing the surroundings would make some difference.
Over here visibility is very good and most of the hunting is not ambush style so thats why i have this opinion.
Im convinced a camo wetsuit can be benificial to an experienced spearo but maybe not so for the beginner, I'd stick with fl or green
forums.deeperblue.net /showthread.php?t=63686   (558 words)

  
 Triathlon Wetsuits
We carry only the highest quality triathlon wetsuits on the market, which are backed by the companies that manufacture them.
There is a good reason why triathlon wetsuits cost more than your average recreational wetsuit.
If you have any questions whatsoever about our triathlon wetsuits, please email us at sales@trisports.com.
www.trisports.com /wetsuits.html   (117 words)

  
 OMS Bikini wetsuits http://www.OMSdive.com
wetsuit is offered in 3.5 mm and 5.0 mm thicknesses and has been engineered based on thousands of evaluation dives conducted at Bikini Atoll, Palau and Truk Lagoon.
A tremendous amount of input was given by Fabio Ameral who headed up the Bikini Atoll operation for a number of years.
Bikini Wetsuit L / XL 5.0 mm OMS
www.omsdive.com /wetsuit.html   (152 words)

  
 Wetsuit on NRS - kayaking gear rafting supplies and boating equipment
Wetsuit on NRS - kayaking gear rafting supplies and boating equipment
NRS 2.5mm Farmer John Wetsuit Just the essentials, at a great price.
Our Grizzly™ 3 mm wetsuits are cut large around the chest, waist, thighs and calves to fit even the biggest paddle sports enthusiast.
nrsweb.resultspage.com /boating/Wetsuit   (599 words)

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