A dive suit is clothing that protects a diver from the water. A dive suit may also contain a breathing system. These are usually referred separately. The type of diving will determine whether the suit is one piece or several pieces. Divers may choose from different types of suits such as wetsuits, drysuits, helmet suits or semi-drysuits.
Wetsuit
The material's thickness is important when choosing a wetsuit. Water temperatures over 25 degrees Celsius are best suited for wetsuits with thicknesses between three and five millimeters. However, they are less buoyant and more mobile than thicker suits. They also provide less warmth for colder dives.
A wetsuit is made from different materials depending upon the temperature. Two-piece suits are for cooler temperatures. One-piece suits are for mild conditions. Two-piece wetsuits typically have a combined thickness 10-14mm of neoprene for the torso. A single layer of the neoprene is applied to the limbs.
Drysuit
Using a drysuit is a great choice for temperate to cold water diving, as it prevents the diver from overheating and losing body heat while underwater. A drysuit is made of Neoprene Rubber, which traps millions in tiny gas bubbles to keep a diver warm. This material helps maintain neutral buoyancy by allowing the diver to maintain a body temp of 98.6 degrees. Additionally, the material allows for the wear of sock and boot to provide warmth.
A special hose can be used to easily inflate drysuits. It is attached to the chest-valve. The regulator's first stage connects to the hose. A diver can then inflate the regulator by pressing the inflate button. Attached to the left arm is a dump valve. Once air is in the suit, the diver can manually remove it by pressing the release valve.
Helmet suit
Helmet suits, a safety feature that is common in diving suits, are very common. They protect the diver from bright and harmful ultraviolet light. A visor can be placed over the helmet's head when not in use. A few helmets have a spitcock to remove any condensation buildup. This can cause fogging which can cause visibility issues for the diver.
Another example is the diving helmet. It is very similar to what salvage hunters use. It can only be worn on Tutorial Island during Beneath Cursed Tides. While diving, the helmet must be removed at the end of the dive. There are however many methods to remove the helmet. This article will briefly describe the diving suit helmet.
Semi-drysuit
The iFLEX semi dry dive suit is flexible and comfortable. It features the most recent wetsuit design innovations such as ultra-stretch dive Neoprene. This allows the diver freedom of movement without compromising comfort. The suit is quick and easy to put on and take off.
Semi-dry suits seal better than wetsuits. They limit the amount of water which can enter and leave the suit. This ensures that water doesn't escape but remains warm inside the suit. This means that the diver doesn't lose buoyancy due to the compressing of air bubbles as they dive deeper into the water.