Choosing a Beuchat diving suit
Diving apparel serves to protect divers from the cold. Hypothermia is one of the principal dangers under water, and it can occur even in warm waters (>24°C); in aquatic environments, we lose more heat faster than in the air. The temperature of the sea at the diving site is therefore the first criterion of choice.
Wet diving suits in neoprene enclose a thin layer of water between the body and the suit: warmed by contact with the body, this layer enables the diver to maintain his or her temperature. Available from Beuchat in 3mm thick for warm water diving, and 5 mm and 7 mm thick for diving in temperate or cold water. Choose an adjusted size for better thermal protection, without being tight to maintain freedom of movement.
Wetsuits exist in shorty version, like Optima and Alize, ideal for warm water. They also exist in one-piece versions, like the Focea Comfort 6, the Alize and the Optima, for temperate or cold waters. If necessary, you can supplement your diving suit by an under-garment like Polarskin or Heatskin. Some of our diving suits are also available with a hood. Indeed, the insulation of the head is especially important: even in temperate waters, you can lose up to 30% of your body heat through the head !
Semi-dry diving suits, such as the Semi-dry X-Trem ou la Med C-Zip, offer reinforced protection against the cold by limiting the entry of water. These are the suits preferred by Mediterranean divers, especially in Italy and Spain. They are recommended for deep or multiple dives.
Watertight drysuits, like theIceberg Pro Dry, protect the body of the diver totally from contact with the water. Ideal for long dives in cold water or at great depths, these suits are most often reserved for experienced divers as their use requires certification and special training.
Special gloves and boots help ensure the thermal insulation and protection of the diver.
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