Renting vs Owning Dive Gear: When Should You Invest?
Wondering whether to rent or buy dive gear? This guide breaks down the pros and cons of renting vs owning, helping you make the right choice for your diving style,...
Brooke Allen |
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Fourth Element Xenos ARC Wetsuits: The Wait Is Over — OceanPositive Performance, Now AvailableFourth Element Xenos ARC Wetsuits: The Wait Is Over — OceanPositive Performance, Now Available
The wait is over. The Fourth Element Xenos ARC wetsuits are now available, combining effortless comfort, strong thermal performance and OceanPositive materials designed for repetitive diving and real-world use.
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Fourth Element Xenos ARC Wetsuits 2025: The OceanPositive Revolution (Now Available for Pre-Order)Fourth Element Xenos ARC Wetsuits 2025: The OceanPositive Revolution (Now Available for Pre-Order)
Effortless donning, next-level warmth and planet-positive performance — meet the all-new Fourth Element Xenos ARC wetsuit. Made with Ocena® natural rubber and recycled car tyres, this suit redefines comfort, durability...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Best Wetsuits of 2025: Top Picks for Every Dive ConditionBest Wetsuits of 2025: Top Picks for Every Dive Condition
Choosing the right wetsuit makes all the difference in comfort, warmth, and safety underwater. Our 2025 guide highlights the best wetsuits in every category — from tropical skins to cold-water...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Wetsuit Thickness Explained: How to Choose for Different Water TempsWetsuit Thickness Explained: How to Choose for Different Water Temps
Not sure which wetsuit to choose? This guide breaks down how to pick the right thickness for different water temperatures, with real examples to help you stay warm and comfortable...
Kasia Neugebauer |
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Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits in 2024Best Scuba Diving Wetsuits in 2024
Our Staff's top picks for the best tropical, temperate and cold water wetsuits in 2024.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Tips for Choosing the Right Size Diving WetsuitTips for Choosing the Right Size Diving Wetsuit
Ensuring that your dive wetsuit fits correctly is crucial for both comfort and thermal insulation during your dive.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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New Front Zip Waterproof W8 WetsuitNew Front Zip Waterproof W8 Wetsuit
Our Collection of ultra comfortable and warm front zip scuba diving wetsuits from Wearproof.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Recommended Exposure Protection For Warm Water DivingRecommended Exposure Protection For Warm Water Diving
Recommended Exposure Protection For Warm Water Diving Planning on diving in warm tropical water? You may be wondering whether it’s worth taking extra exposure protection. But when diving in any...
Lauren Mogg |
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Fourth Element Proteus 2 vs Xenos Wetsuit ComparisonFourth Element Proteus 2 vs Xenos Wetsuit Comparison
Two similar wetsuits, but made for slightly different applications. They offer the same neoprene thickness but differ slightly from each other. Here, we present a quick wetsuit comparison guide.
Przemyslaw Tarko |
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Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need?Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need?
Drysuit vs Wetsuit: What Do You Need? Wetsuit vs Drysuit: What option will suit your diving needs? Both wetsuits and drysuits are designed for thermal protection to keep the cold...
Lauren Mogg |
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Wetsuit Variations Explained: Choosing The Best WetsuitWetsuit Variations Explained: Choosing The Best Wetsuit
Wetsuit Variations Explained: Choosing The Best Wetsuit Having difficulty selecting a wetsuit to best suit your scuba diving, snorkelling or open water swimming needs? Having many different wetsuit styles out...
Lauren Mogg |
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Proper Zip Care on Your Scuba Diving GearProper Zip Care on Your Scuba Diving Gear
Corroded and saltwater-jammed zips are a nightmare that can easily become a problem when we’re not properly treating our dive gear. Let’s face it, our dive gear can sure take...
Lauren Mogg |
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Wetsuit Care and MaintenanceWetsuit Care and Maintenance
Your neoprene wardrobe needs care but tends to get sidelined by other items in your dive bag. Wetsuits may not have small working parts like a regulator or BCD, but...
Cath Bates |
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Apeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit ReviewApeks ThermiQ 8/7 Wetsuit Review
There are very few wetsuits on the market thicker than 7mm. The challenge for most manufacturers is maintaining flexibility. Apeks have cleverly designed this super-stretch eco-neoprene suit with the thick...
Cath Bates |
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Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?Can You Dive In A Wetsuit In The UK?
Are you actually mad?? As an instructor in Egypt, I wore a dry suit from December through to April. Whilst the water was positively boiling compared to our UK quarries,...
Cath Bates |
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The new Fourth Element Surface Suit 'Grown not Made'The new Fourth Element Surface Suit 'Grown not Made'
Brand new into stock is the Fourth Element Surface wetsuit, the first wetsuit in Fourth Element's Ocean Positive range and made entirely from a 100% plant based neoprene called Yulex...
Alex Griffin |
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Best Wetsuits for Scuba Diving 2020Best Wetsuits for Scuba Diving 2020
Read our guide of the best scuba diving wetsuits for expert help on choosing the right one for you.
Tim Harrison |
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How To Care For A WetsuitHow To Care For A Wetsuit
A wetsuit is an investment. Take care of it and it will last for years
Tim Harrison |
