Men's Swimming Wetsuits
Swimming wetsuits give you that sometimes necessary added warmth in cooler waters. This is especially important for open water swimming where you're more likely to run into... Read More
Men's Swimming Wetsuits
Swimming wetsuits give you that sometimes necessary added warmth in cooler waters. This is especially important for open water swimming where you're more likely to run into problems due to the cold. A swimming wetty can keep you in the water longer and makes your swim considerably safer as well. Neoprene also has the benefit of giving you added buoyancy, letting you move through the water a little easier, but also helping you to stay afloat when you're stopped. A swimming wetsuit should be a part of any ocean swimmers kit.
The key factors you need to consider with a swimming wetsuit are buoyancy, hydrodynamics, stroke flexibility and warmth. We stock a wide range of wetsuit thicknesses to cover the huge diversity of water temperatures throughout Australia from 0.5mm to 9mm wetsuits, but you can get more info on thickness. Ultimately, thickness influences all of the aforementioned factors - more neoprene reduces flexibility, increases warmth and buoyancy, and buoyancy then influences hydrodynamics.
Most dedicated swim wetsuits available today have been refined to complement your swimming experience. Using designs like variable neoprene thicknesses to keep your vitals warm, optimise buoyancy distribution and give increased flexibility through paddle zones. Usually, they'll be fitted with smooth-skin external linings to reduce friction with the water.
If you want to learn more in order to make informed decisions hit our video/blog links just below!
- Guide to Zips.
- Guide to Seams.
- Guide to Maintenance.
To get the most out of your men's swimming wetsuit we recommend washing it with Wetsuit Wash.
