Wetsuit
Wetsuits are not meant to keep you entirely dry.
But they can keep you warm. Wet suits are made of waterproof, closed-cell, foam-rubber (neoprene) which insulates even when wet.
The two main things that determine how warm you will be are the thickness of the neoprene and the snugness of the wet suit.
Nearly 85% of body heat is lost through the skin. So it is essential to wear a wetsuit to keep warm when partaking in surfing, wakeboarding, or snorkeling .
By wearing a properly fitted wetsuit, you can maintain your normal body temperature (an average of 98.6 °F) under cold water conditions.
Rinse your wetsuit with fresh cold water after every use. Hang your wetsuit on the provided hanger in the shade to dry.
It is important to clean your suit after you have worn it in the water. Salt, bacteria and chemicals can all work to degrade the neoprene and this can cause it to wear more quickly. It will also start to smell after a while if you don’t wash it thoroughly.
- Get a wetsuit cleaner and a tub of cool water; then stir in the cleaner.
- Rinse the exterior of the wetsuit to remove all traces of sand and dirt;
- Ensure that the zipper is rinsed clean;
- Turning the wetsuit over;
- Thoroughly washing the inside of the wetsuit;
- Placing the wetsuit in a container filled with water;
- Using wetsuit cleaner and conditioner;
- Lather the wetsuit to help the shampoo get inside the neoprene;
- Soak for 10 minutes;
- Remove the wetsuit from the container of water;
- Fold it up and let the wetsuit dry naturally from the inside out.
- Wash Your Wetsuit in the Washing Machine.
- Dry Your Wetsuit in the Dryer.
- Dry Your Wetsuit in Direct Sunlight.
- Throw it in the Trunk of Your Car after a Surf.
- Pee in Your Wetsuit.
