A dive suit, a piece or clothing that is designed to protect divers from the underwater environment, is called a "dive suit". A dive suit may also contain a breathing system. These are usually referred separately. Depending on the type of diving, the diving suit may be one piece or a combination of different types. Divers can choose from a variety of types including a drysuit, wetsuit, helmet suit or semi-drysuit.
Wetsuit
The thickness of the material is crucial when choosing a suit. For water temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, we recommend that wetsuits be three to five millimeters thick. Although they provide greater mobility and buoyancy, thinner suits can be less warm for colder dives.
A wetsuit can be made of different materials depending on the temperature. One-piece suits are designed for mild conditions, while two-piece suits are made for colder temperatures. Two-piece suits have a combined thickness of 10-14 mm of neoprene above the torso and one layer of neoprene below the limbs.
Drysuit
A drysuit is great for cold-water diving. It prevents the diver's body from getting too hot and makes it easier to breathe underwater. A drysuit is made out of neoprene, which traps millions and trillions of gas bubbles to keep you warm. The material keeps the diver's body at 98.6°F, which is neutral buoyancy. You can also wear a boot or sock to add warmth.
A special hose can be used to easily inflate drysuits. It is attached to the chest-valve. The regulator connects the hose to the first stage. When a diver wants to add more air, they press the inflate button. Attached to the left arm is a dump valve. Once the air is inside, the diver must manually release it by pressing the release button on the suit.
Helmet suit
Helmets are a standard safety feature for diving suits. They protect the diver from bright and harmful ultraviolet light. A visor can be placed over the helmet's head when not in use. Some helmets have a spraycock that removes any buildup of condensation. This can lead to fogging, which can affect visibility.
Another example is the diving helmet. It is very similar to what salvage hunters use. However, it can only be worn while traveling in Tutorial Island during Beneath Cursed Tides. The helmet cannot be removed while diving. However, there are many ways to remove it. This article will provide a brief history of the diving suit helmet.
Semi-drysuit
The iFLEX semidry diving suit is one of the most flexible, comfortable and well-fitting suits in its class. It includes the latest in wetsuit design innovations like ultra-stretch neoprene. This allows for the diver's freedom to move around without feeling restricted. The suit is quick and easy to put on and take off.
Semi-dry suits have better seals than wetsuits, limiting the volume of water that can enter and leave the suit. This ensures that the water remains warm within the suit, but does not escape. This ensures the diver doesn’t lose buoyancy to the compression of air bubbles as the dive deeper.