Can you wear a 4 3 wetsuit in summer?
Some wetsuits will have two or even three numbers, such as a 3/2mm or a 5/4/3mm wetsuit. A middle ground wetsuit would be a 3/2. So for a winter wetsuit you’ll be looking for a 4/3mm or more, and for summer opt for just 2 or 3mm of neoprene.
What temperature do you need a wetsuit?
The range of 50 to 78 degrees is therefore the ideal range for using a wetsuit. Any warmer, and the swimmer may actually overheat due to the wetsuit’s insulative qualities. Truth be told, we think it is pretty easy to get too warm inside a wetsuit even in the 74-77 degree range.
Is a 4 3 wetsuit too warm for UK summer?
What does 4/3 mean? The higher the figure the thicker the wetsuit and the warmer it will be. So a 4/3mm wetsuit will serve you for surfing cold water throughout the autumn and winter months in the UK, November to April.
Is a 3mm wetsuit enough?
As the temperature drops between 16.5°C to 15°C, you may want to consider a full-length 3mm wetsuit. This thickness is perfect if you feel the chill and a shorty wetsuit isn’t warm enough in the summer.
What does 3 2 mean in a wetsuit?
A 3/2 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses: 3mm torso – 2mm arms and legs. 6/5/4 mm. 39-46°F.
Is 5mm wetsuit enough?
We recommend a wetsuit thickness of at least 5mm; we recommend wearing boots, but hood and gloves are optional depending on your tolerance to the cold.
What wetsuit do I need for 15 degree water?
– 3mm (15°C) – 3mm thick wetsuits are perfect for average water temperatures in the UK between July and October. Gloves, boots and hood are not required in these temperatures.
Can you wear a 4 3 wetsuit in winter?
A 4/3 mm wetsuit thickness is ideal for most surfers in western Europe that want to surf from spring all the way to the beginning of winter. A 4/3 mm is most often classified as an all-season wetsuit rather than a full winter wetsuit, but for southern Europe, this is the perfect wetsuit to wear all winter.
Will a 3mm wetsuit keep me warm?
A 3mm or 2mm shorty for summer, a 3mm fullsuit with watertight seams for dawn patrols and general later spring and early Autumn surfing. A 4mm suit for early spring and late Autumn before the winter really kicks in. A 5mm wetsuit for winter in most locations is fine, especially when couple with boots gloves and a hood.
What kind of wetsuit should I wear for winter?
A 5mm wetsuit for winter in most locations is fine, especially when couple with boots gloves and a hood. The Ultimate winter suits have built in hoods, so if you’re surfing where we do, or in colder than usual locations this kind of suit is the answer. This will cover you for all conditions, no matter what the sea temperature.
Can a 5mm wetsuit be worn in the summer?
You may be a little warm during the summer months, but just loosen the neck of the suit and let some water in – it’s far easier to cool down when you’re hot than warm up when you’re frozen! The 5mm wetsuit option will be usable for probably 10 months of the year in the UK so it represents the most sensible option. View all Wetsuits
What kind of wetsuit do you need to surf in Tasmania?
If you’re surfing up in QLD during summer then you won’t need anything more than a thin 1.5mm wetsuit top. However, down in Tasmania in the winter months the water temperature can drop as low as 11°C (54°F), in which case you’ll need a thick 5mm steamer plus booties.
Which is the best brand of wetsuits to buy?
Wetsuit brands like Vissla, O’Neill, and Billabong have ranges that cover everything you might need whether its men’s wetsuits, ladies wetsuits or wetsuits for kids.
