A dive suit is clothing that protects a diver from the water. The diving suit includes a breathing apparatus supply. This is often referred to as a separate item. Depending on the type and level of diving, the diving suit might be made up of one or more pieces. There are many types of diving suits, such as a wetsuit or drysuit, helmet, semi-drysuit, and semi-drysuit.
Wetsuit
When choosing a wetsuit, the thickness of the material is crucial. 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.
A wetsuit may be made from different materials, depending on the weather conditions. One-piece suits will be suitable for milder temperatures, while two-piece suits will be more appropriate for colder weather. Two-piece suit usually have a combined thickness ranging from 10-14 micrometers over the body and one layer on the legs.
Drysuit
Drysuits are great options for temperate to cold water divers. 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.
A drysuit can be easily inflated using a special hose attached to the chest valve. The regulator has a first stage that connects to the hose. Once the diver is ready for more air, the valve will open and push the inflate switch. The left arm of the drysuit has a dump valve. Once the air is inside the suit, the diver must manually remove it by pushing the release valve on the suit.
Helmet suit
Helmet suits are an important safety feature in diving suits. Helmet suits protect the diver against harmful ultraviolet light and bright sunlight. 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 lead to fogging, which can affect visibility.
Another example is the diving helmet. It is very similar to what salvage hunters use. It cannot be worn in Tutorial Island during Beneath Cursed Tides. While diving, the diver cannot remove the helmet until the last moment, but there are various ways to take off the helmet. This article will cover the history of the diving suit and helmet.
Semi-drysuit
The iFLEX semidry dive suit offers the best fit, flexibility, and comfort. It incorporates the latest wetsuit design innovations, including ultra-stretch dive neoprene, which allows the diver to move freely without compromising comfort. It is also easy to change into and out of the suit within seconds.
Semi-dry suits have better seals than wetsuits, limiting the volume of water that can enter and leave the suit. This allows the water to remain warm within the suit but not quickly escape. This means that the diver doesn't lose buoyancy due to the compressing of air bubbles as they dive deeper into the water.