When you’re diving, your body temperature is important to keep in mind. What you wear when diving plays a major role in how long your body can stay warm. The best way to stay dry while diving is to use a drysuit. They are designed to keep water out, which is the first step in helping your body stay warm. As a cold water diver, you want a drysuit with the latest technology. BARE Sports provides drysuits with high-quality seals and zippers. These ensure that water stays out and warmth stays in. You can also wear technical undergarments underneath. Layering makes for added comfort and extra protection against the cold. But why even worry about buying a drysuit? Some of the biggest benefits are:
- You lose less body heat and reduce the risk of hypothermia in colder water
- Because your body is able to retain its heat, you can safely dive longer
- Drysuits give you added buoyancy control
- You no longer have to deal with putting on a cold damp wetsuit and starting your dive already cold.
- There is more flexibility to what you can wear in the water. Drysuits let you add, or remove, layers under the drysuit which
- helps you better manage your comfort levels when diving.
- A drysuit opens the door to new diving opportunities. You’re no longer limited to only diving in warm water.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
A proper fit is essential when it comes to a drysuit. You don’t want your motion restricted in any way, and it needs to keep you dry during your entire dive. The most effective way for you to experience a drysuit is to experience one in the water. If you have been considering purchasing one, now is the time to attend a BARE Aquatrek-1 Demo Day. We’ll make sure you have the correct fitting drysuit so you can safely enjoy every dive.
DRYSUIT DEMO DAY DEALS
When you attend a drysuit demo day, you will get access to some special deals. Whether it’s an off the shelf Aqua Trek 1 purpose-made for Australia, or a custom built suit from the Bare Drysuit builder, you will benefit. Check out the deals below.
WHERE TO FIND A DRYSUIT DEMO DAY
So, what have you got to lose? Worst case, you’ve just had some extra experience with drysuits, with a group of fun people from your local dive shop. Check out our calendar below for when a drysuit demo day is happening in your area and reach out to that store to participate. If your local dive shop isn’t on there, ask them why! They may either be doing their day more privately, or need to know that the desire to try drysuits is there. Bookings are essential so make sure you call ahead.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL DEALERSHIP TO BOOK YOUR SPOT!
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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT DRYSUIT
BARE Sports uses only high-quality materials for our drysuits. Because of this, you can rest assured that they will consistently protect you from cold water, while also being easy to put on and off. Here are a few additional elements to consider when finding the perfect drysuit.
THE FIT
Your drysuit should help you have a warm and comfortable dive. You should choose a suit that does not restrict your normal range of motion. If you are not comfortable walking around and wearing it on land, it won’t be comfortable in the water.
VALVES
An important part of drysuits are the valves. The drysuit creates a seal around your neck, wrist and feet that keeps your body protected from the water. However, as you descend in the water, there can be extra pressure added to the trapped gasses which can modify your buoyancy. A drysuit valve helps regulate those gasses and should be easily accessible during a dive.
MATERIALS
The three most common materials in drysuits are trilaminate, bilaminate, and neoprene.
- Trilaminate or bilaminate – these lightweight fabrics have no inherent buoyancy and don’t compress at depth, but they’re not as flexible as neoprene. They specialize in keeping you dry while being very durable, but they don’t provide as much insulation.
- Neoprene – These suits provide the most insulation making for the warmest drysuits. They are also more form-fitting and streamlined. For some divers, this makes the drysuit easier to use and maneuver in.
WHY CHOOSE BARE?
Bare drysuits are handmade by the same craftsmen and women that have been making Bare drysuits for over 50 years. Bare’s commitment to product enhancement, along with tailoring suits to environments and diver needs, has led to over 20 drysuit models offered worldwide. From innovative construction techniques, such as No Stitch Technology, to positioning fabrics on the bias to improve flexibility and stretch, Bare’s intentionality and commitment to excellence are what sets it apart.
Bare’s longstanding history of durability has earned the company a reputation for reliable workmanship. Bare backs that workmanship with a limited lifetime guarantee on every one of their suits. Bare guarantees the seams and workmanship for the entire life of its products, even if you’re not the original owner—the only guarantee of its kind in the industry. Bare stands behind its products like nobody else, because Bare customers deserve a product like no other.
