Freediving Wetsuits are very different from scuba diving wetsuits or
surf suits. Scuba suits normally are one piece with a zipper up the back
with no attached hood. Freediving suits are typically two pieces with
an attached hood and there are no zippers.
The two pieces consist of a high-waisted pant, also called a farmer
john, and a top that slides over your head, which has a beaver tail on
the bottom to hold the top up. The attached hood keeps you streamlined
and warmer. You typically get more cold during freediving than scuba
diving because you try to lower your heart rate down so that you are
more efficient with your oxygen consumption. Usually a lower heart rate
means lower body temperature.
You need to look for a very high quality neoprene when searching for
your perfect freediving suit. likes Yamamoto neoprene that comes
out of Japan. She feels that this is one of the best neoprenes out
there. It is extremely flexible and extremely warm.
There are a few different kinds of freediving wetsuits. There are
competitive suits and recreational suits. Each has its advantages and
disadvantages.
Competitive suits are smooth on the outside with open cell neoprene
on the inside. There are also recreational suits that have nylon on the
outside and they offer more protection from the environment in case you
are near rocks or rough terrain.
There is no nylon on a competitive suit so that means there is more
flexibility so that you can take your full maximum lung volume. If Erin
takes her full maximum lung volume in a t-shirt, it is approximately
6.25 Liters. If she takes her maximum lung volume in the most flexible
competitive suit out on the market, she loses an entire Liter off of her
volume. Now imagine what her lung volume in a recreational nylon suit
would be that restricts her volume even more. Your lung volume can also
change wearing a 7mm thick suit versus a 3mm. This is something you want
to consider when choosing your freediving suit.
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