I’m starting to get into scuba diving. I found an excellent deal on a wetsuit but it’s for triathlons. Would buying a surfing/ triathlon wetsuit be okay or do I need stick with a diving specific wetsuit?

Depends on what you want and where you plan to dive. I use a 3 mil shorty for most of my warm water dives. The wetsuit I bought was intended for water-skiing.

If it fits and it’s the right thickness, go for it. Keep in mind that your wetsuit will shrink a bit as you descend. The air bubbles built into the neoprene will compress, causing your wetsuit to get a bit tighter.

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