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๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป?
When you see โ3/2โ or โ5/4/3โ on the wetsuit label, this signifies the thickness of the neoprene in millimetres. The thicker the neoprene, the warmer it is. So 5/4/3 means 5mm torso - 4mm legs - 3mm arms. This ensures your core temperature is kept warmer while the lighter weight areas give more ease of movement.
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๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐บ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐?
Wetsuits should be a snug fit to ensure you get maximum insulation from them. They should sit closely into the small of your back & flush around your neck to stop water flooding in. ย They might feel a little uncomfortable at first but as you get used to them & they ease up with wearing they will soon feel like a second skin.
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While they should fit very closely to the body, it is also important that you can move freely in it,so you can enjoy the activity of your choice and from a safety point of view- so you can swim freely if you need to get yourself out of danger.
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As with all clothes, different brands have different sizing and fits!
We have chosen to stock @gulwatersports wetsuits, boots and gloves due to their quality, value for money and how well they fit- the gents wetsuits are sized from S- XXL, the ladies ones come in size 8-18 and are cut ergonomically to fit to your shape.
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The best way is to just come in and try them on - we are always happy to advise you!
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๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ถ๐?
Looking after your wetsuit willย ensure you get the most out it and it lasts as long as possible.
Follow these easy steps to keep it in the best condition:
1) Rinse out your Wetsuit thoroughly in cold water after every use.
2) Donโt leave it out in direct sunlight to dry .
3) If youโre not using it for a while, roll it up and store it somewhere dry.
4) If it starts to smell, use a wetsuit cleaner designed for neoprene. Donโt use household chemicals and definitely donโt put it in the washing machine.
Don't hesitate to pop in and see us if you need any more information or want to try one on!ย