A dive suit can be described as a piece that protects the diver from the harsh underwater environment. A dive suit may also contain a breathing system. These are usually referred separately. Depending on the type of diving, the diving suit may be one piece or a combination of different types. Divers may choose from different types of suits such as wetsuits, drysuits, helmet suits or semi-drysuits.
Wetsuit
The thickness of the wetsuit is critical when choosing one. For water temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, we recommend that wetsuits be three to five millimeters thick. While thinner suits offer better mobility and buoyancy they can't provide the warmth required for colder dives.
Depending on the temperature, a wetsuit can be made from various materials. Two-piece suits can be used for colder conditions. One-piece suits can be worn in mild temperatures. Wetsuits made of two-piece construction usually have a combined thickness of 10-14 millimeters of neoprene over the torso and a single layer of neoprene over the limbs.
Drysuit
The drysuit is an excellent choice for cold to temperate water diving. It keeps the diver from becoming too hot or losing his heat underwater. A drysuit is made with neoprene rubber. This traps millions small gas bubbles that keep the diver warm. This material helps maintain neutral buoyancy by allowing the diver to maintain a body temp of 98.6 degrees. You can wear a sock, boot, or other warm clothing with the material.
An adaptor hose that attaches to the chest valve can be used to inflate a drysuit. The hose is connected to the first stage of the regulator, and when a diver is ready to add more air, they push the inflate button on the valve. The left arm also houses a dump-valve. The suit must be manually removed once the air has been absorbed.
Helmet suit
Helmets are a common safety feature on diving suits. They protect the diver from harmful ultraviolet light and bright light. The helmet has a visor that can be flipped over the faceplate when it is not in use. Some helmets also have a spitcock for washing out condensation that can build up in the helmet. This can cause fogging which can cause visibility issues for the diver.
A diving helmet is another example, similar to the one worn by salvage hunters. However, it can only be worn while traveling in Tutorial Island during Beneath Cursed Tides. Although the helmet can't be removed until the very last moment of diving, there are several ways to take it off. This article will discuss the history and uses of the diving helmet.
Semi-drysuit
The iFLEX semidry diving suit is one of the most flexible, comfortable and well-fitting suits in its class. The latest innovations in wetsuit design, such as ultra-stretch diving neoprene allows for the diver to move without restriction. You can also get into the suit quickly and easily.
Semi-dry suits seal better than wetsuits. They limit the amount of water which can enter and leave the suit. This ensures that the water remains warm within the suit, but does not escape. This means that the diver doesn't lose buoyancy due to the compressing of air bubbles as they dive deeper into the water.