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Unless you’re diving somewhere tropical, where a shorty or a thin wetsuit offers enough thermal protection, drysuit diving keeps you warm and dry throughout your dive.
Not to mention that staying warm during your dive improves air consumption, extends your bottom time, and enhances your comfort both in and out of the water. And as a diver, this is the most you could ever wish for.
Still not convinced? Here are 5 benefits of diving in a drysuit.
1. Drysuits Are Versatile
Why dive dry? Because a drysuit is multipurpose. You can use it in different diving conditions and seasons. From cold water diving to quarries with thermoclines and—because a drysuit is primarily designed to keep you dry, not warm—you can even use it in warmer waters, say in 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, some divers like it that way.
Be ready for all these diving environments with the Trilam Tech Dry drysuit. It’s the perfect drysuit for the recreational diver who wants to add a drysuit to their gear collection without spending too much or compromising on quality, flexibility, and durability. Although the Trilam Tech Dry is designed to be lightweight and travel-friendly, you can also add drysuit pockets for extra comfort and convenience.
2. Drysuits Add Buoyancy Redundancy
A good diver is someone who knows what to do in case of equipment failure. But an even better diver is someone who has backups. One of the advantages of diving dry is that, in case your BCD fails (for example, if you puncture your bladder), you can use your drysuit to add air, thus helping you adjust your buoyancy and safely end your dive.
Redundancy is particularly important for the tech diver or advanced recreational diver who doesn’t want to leave anything to chance. Low-profile valves, two expandable Tech/DATA pockets, and the anatomical design make the X-Mission Evolution drysuit the perfect fit for any serious diver. Made out of durable Nylon RipStop material, this trilaminate drysuit is made for the harshest dive conditions.
3. Drysuits Keep You Dry
Unlike a wetsuit, which compresses under pressure and exposes you to the colder water and becomes less buoyant, a trilaminate drysuit stays the same thickness no matter how deep you go. You only have to add some air to your drysuit to control your buoyancy.
A drysuit is designed to keep you dry, which is why drysuit diving is so popular. And to get the most out of your dives, choose drysuit ring systems that are compatible with your needs.
4. Drysuits Keep You Warm
Scientific studies show that being cold underwater can increase the risk of decompression illness. If you’re prone to getting cold underwater, dry diving will make a huge difference, especially if you’re planning multiple dives a day.
It’s what you wear underneath your drysuit that makes the difference between being cold and comfortably warm. Layer up or down depending on the outside temperatures.
Your basic undergarment pairing is your base layer (that wicks moisture from your body that would otherwise cool you down) and a stretchy mid layer compression-resistant fleece for warmth. Complete your drysuit system with a BARE hood. For added insulation on extreme cold water dives, use the Polar Xtreme undergarments.
5. Drysuits Are Breathable
With BARE technology constantly improving, nowadays you can get breathable drysuits. This is a must-have feature for your surface intervals where the air temperature is high and you don’t want to marinate in your own sweat. The Aqua-Trek Evo drysuit is engineered for such conditions. Made of Cordura® Nylon Oxford 4-Layer fabric, the Aqua-Trek Evo is tough yet breathable. Plus, it’s lightweight, making it easy to pack and carry across the world.
It’s Time To Dive Dry
Find your comfort underwater with the perfect drysuit that fits you. Contact your local BARE retailer for help.
