Mamashealth.com Home Surfing Apparel and Accessories Surfboard Rash guard Wet Suit Links Email Mama Benefits of Surfing Learning to Surf Surfing 101 Surfing Accessories Surfing Gear Guide Types of Waves Surfing video demonstrations First steps Choosing a surf board Beach safety Personal safety Identify get out of a rip How stand on a surf board How to take care for board How to paddle correctly How to sit, and angle board How to select a wave How to ride a wave Proper surf ettiquete	What is a Wet Suit? A wet suit is a garment of foam neoprene that insulates a diver/swimmer/surfer from the cold by allowing a thin film of water to penetrate between the suit and the body. Some wet suits are specifically designed for triathlon training. How do Wet Suits Work? Wet suits are designed to insulate your body. The bubbles in the neoprene insulate you against the colder water outside the suit, by trapping a thin layer of water in the suit, which is warmed by your body, and by reducing the flow of water around your body. Suits that fit poorly under the arms and around the thighs may allow too much water to collect there, robbing you of your body heat. The colder the water, thicker the suit needs to be to keep you comfortable. Finding a Wet Suit that are Best for You The first step in finding wet suits that suit you is to determine your needs. Once you determine your needs, you can start looking for wet suits that meet your needs. Make sure you try on different sizes, brands, and models. Wet suits Features There are many types of wet suits. For optimal swimming, diving, surfing, or body boarding, it is very important to find a wet suit that best suits you. Some features to consider: Style (one piece jumpsuit, two piece farmer john, long sleeve shorty, short sleeve shorty) Inner lining Thickness of outer material Sleeves or sleeveless Flexibility Front zipper Attached hood	Featured Book Advertise on MamasHealth.com Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com
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