What should you wear under a wetsuit? i.e. for scuba.?

Posted on Feb 25, 2010 under Scuba Wetsuits | 5 Comments

I’m going scuba diving for the first time this weekend. and I’m to embarassed to ask in my dive shop. Thanks

The best thing is a "dive skin" but you don’t have to spend the money at a dvie shop. The skin is a lycra suit or shorts and top that keep you covered when your wetsuit is down, and help the suit slide on easier. (a dry person and dry suit or a wet person and wet suit are easy to get into, a moist suit and a sweaty person makes it tough)

Sooo instead of an expensive dive skin, go to walmart and get a pair of spandex or bike shorts, and an under-armour type top. (snug) This will cost you 20 bucks, and do the job. It also doesn’t bunch like a larger swimsuit, and even offers a little more protection from cold water pockets in the suit.

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5 Responses to “What should you wear under a wetsuit? i.e. for scuba.?”

  1. Michael M Says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    wet suit just something to keep over your private parts.
    if it were a dry suit you could keep on your regular every day clothing.
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  2. Bob Says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    get a speedo
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  3. jimini Says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Swim trunk or swim shorts… something that will dry quickly
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  4. Agatha Lorrys Says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    Wear your swim short.
    Usually wetsuits are put on just a few minutes before you dive, maybe on boat or after briefing. You might also want to take wetsuits off right after a dive and sit around wearing something decent.
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  5. goindrinkn Says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    The best thing is a "dive skin" but you don’t have to spend the money at a dvie shop. The skin is a lycra suit or shorts and top that keep you covered when your wetsuit is down, and help the suit slide on easier. (a dry person and dry suit or a wet person and wet suit are easy to get into, a moist suit and a sweaty person makes it tough)

    Sooo instead of an expensive dive skin, go to walmart and get a pair of spandex or bike shorts, and an under-armour type top. (snug) This will cost you 20 bucks, and do the job. It also doesn’t bunch like a larger swimsuit, and even offers a little more protection from cold water pockets in the suit.
    References :

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