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Newbie Buys his First Wetsuit

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Newbie Buys his First Wetsuit

touscany from Green Bay, WI

I'm a newbie and this Bare Velocity is my first wetsuit. And, my first dive of the year, (April, 2008), wearing my Bare Velocity suit was in the 39 degree water of Green Bay. And I was kept pretty warm with this suit. The suit fits well, easy on and looks 'cool'. A 'cool' looking wetsuit makes almost anyone look like a 'super hero'. At least, my niece said I looked like a super hero. I'm eager to put this wet suit through it's paces this summer. Is wetsuit, one or two words? Read more

Good Value, Toasty Warm

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Good Value, Toasty Warm

JRA from Wheaton, IL

I'm only 5'6" @ 215-235# (varies), so finding an off the rack suit at a good price was a challenge. I bought my XLS when I was 215#, but find I can don it even at 235# without getting winded over a dive skin. A little restrictive in the chest at that weight, but no hassle down below. Nice and warm for midwestern quarries, Lake Michigan, even Bonne Terre in January. Good enough knee pads. Silky lining is easily shredded by the velcro neck closure, so I keep a piece of cotton felt over the velcro hooks when not in use. Neck seal occasionally leaks down my back when not using the hood on hot days, feels kinda' nice! Recommend buying the VENTED hood; tight but comfy face seal. "Progressive Stretch" means only blue panels are extra stretchy, grey panels are standard neoprene. Beware of super cheap deals on Velocity product as BARE wasn't delivering "Progressive Stretch" til mid-2006. I've seen older product advertised for less $$, and the pix look the same. [...] Read more

High Reccomendations

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT

High Reccomendations

The Sea Hunter from Candia New Hampshire

I'm a recreational diver and I dive twice a week. The Bare progressive strech wet suit is really comfortable and warm.But could be a little more durable. The velcro on the neck seal is chaffing the shoulders on the outside of the suit. Other than that it's a great buy! Read more

Awesome!!

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Awesome!!

KimInNB from Atlantic Canada

I bought this for the early summer season locally - too warm for a drysuit, but too cold for a 3mm suit. I have the 3mm version of this suit and love it and the additonal features on this thicker suit are great. I like the thumb loop at the bottom of the zipper to assist in closing the zipper and the "flip seals" in the arms and legs are great - strips of rubbery material that act as gaskets to hold warmed water into the suit. My legs were sloshing a bit walking out of the water, but I sure stayed warm in 55F water on a 45 minute dive!! Read more

Great suit for the money!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Great suit for the money!

coldwaterdan from Reno, NV

I completed my advanced diver certification in Lake Tahoe (55 degrees) with this suit, and it was a joy to use. It fits perfect and is very warm, especially if you get the zipper seal just right. During my dives, I noticed that no cold water was entering the suit; instead, only warm water was circulating (a huge step over my rental suit). I love the ankle zippers. They make the suit easier to put on and take off. Looks great! Read more