A comfortable wetsuit with the right amount of protection will make any good dive even better. Our 2017 scuba diving Gear Buyers Guide will help you find the best scuba diving wetsuit or shorty that fits your diving style.

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BARE Evoke 5 mm

• Celliant lining helps conserve lost body heat and accelerate thermal recovery

• Available in 10 sizes

Designed by women specifically to fit female divers, the Evoke employs BARE’s anatomical patterning strategy to ensure a superior fit. Comfort features include a contoured Glideskin collar with relief zipper, skin-to-skin internal sealing flaps and 10-inch ankle zippers for easy entry. For durability, BARE has used abrasion-resistant Armor Flex 2.0 kneepads and a booklet-style cover at neck to prevent Velcro from snagging and pilling.

$399.95; baresports.com

BARE Reactive 3 mm

• Responsive Celliant lining helps conserve body heat

• Available in 16 sizes to ensure a snug, proper fit

Featuring BARE’s Celliant fabric technology that helps conserve body heat and accelerate thermal recovery, the Reactive is made with stitch-free seam welding for maximum flexibility and comfort. Other innovative features include seamless underarms for added mobility and an extra-long back zipper. The Reactive also has a a booklet-style cover at neck to prevent Velcro from snagging and pilling the suit.

$419.95; baresports.com

BARE Velocity 5 mm

• New high-tech Celliant lining conserves body heat

• Choice of 16 sizes to fit most any size diver

BARE has completely redesigned its popular Velocity wetsuit to improve the comfort and performance. The updated model continues to leverage the brand’s smart Progressive Full-Stretch design that places different thicknesses in strategic locations, and adds new features such as the next-level Celliant thermo-reactive lining and “flip seals” in the arms and legs to limit coldwater intrusion.

$374.95; baresports.com

Camaro Alpha 5 Overall

• Asymmetrical G-Lock front zipper allows easy donning and doffing and is 93.75 percent watertight because there is no space between the teeth

• Double collar with its Velcro closure leaves no pressure marks on the neck and is virtually watertight

The Alpha 5 is an ideal wetsuit for diving warm to temperate waters. Made of quality 5 mm high-stretch neoprene, the suit offers lots of range of motion, and the Dry Stretch plush lining is comfortable against the skin. Long, open-cell neoprene double cuffs on wrists and ankles minimize water entry. In men’s and women’s sizes.

$349.95; camaro.at

Camaro Alpha 7 Overall

• Comes with reinforced spine pad that protects the back and gives support if heavy tanks or jackets are used

• Dry Stretch plush lining is comfortable against the skin and dries quickly

For diving temperate to cold water the semi-dry Alpha 7 is hard to beat; it ranks as one of the warmest on the market. Made of 7 mm high-stretch neoprene, the suit offers lots of range of motion, and the asymmetrical G-Lock front zipper is 93.75 percent watertight. The double collar leaves no pressure marks on the neck and is virtually watertight. The Alpha 7 is available in men’s and women’s sizes.

$399.95; camaro.at

Camaro Titanium 3 Overall

• Constructed of 3 mm SCS Titanium open-cell neoprene for maximum thermal protection

• The unique titanium material helps eliminate odors and dries quickly

The extremely flexible Titanium 3 — available in men’s and women’s sizes — is a comfortable dive suit with a long list of convenience features. Because the titanium material doesn’t absorb water or sweat, it dries fast and minimizes odors. The comfortable collar design protects against chafing. The asymmetrical G-Lock front zipper makes it easy to get in and out of the suit, and is 93.75 percent waterproof.

$249.95; camaro.at

IST Sports WS80 3 mm Jumpsuit

• High-grade 3 mm neoprene is warm, flexible and durable

• Stylish blue-black stitching features a double flatlock technique to minimize chafing against bare skin

IST’s newest diving jumpsuit is designed to deliver both comfort and thermal protection while diving or snorkeling in warm water. Equipped with an easy-to-use rear zipper, the superstretch material inserted under the arms and in the lower back area maximizes range of motion. It’s available in men’s and women’s sizes and in 5 mm and 7 mm versions.

$150; istsports.com

SCUBAPRO Everflex 3/2 mm

• Tough Tatex knee and shoulder pads improve durability

• Available in 17 women’s sizes

SCUBAPRO’s top-of-the-line women’s wetsuit blends forward-thinking design with high-tech materials to maximize performance and comfort. It’s made from Everflex neoprene for flexibility and assembled with eco-friendly solvent-free glues and double-blindstitched with a new long-lasting nylon thread. Inside, the Diamond Span lining helps improve insulation and Glideskin wrist, ankle and neck seals keep the cold water out.

$362; scubapro.com

SEAC Alien Fullsuit 3.5 mm

• High-quality YKK rear zipper helps keep warmth in and water out

• Available in seven men’s and six women’s sizes

The workmanship in this suit — glued and blind-stitched seams, Aquastop wrist and ankle seals, and an elastic smooth-skin collar — is designed to minimize the amount of water that seeps into it. That makes this nylon-lined 3.5 mm wetsuit, which some might consider a warm-water suit, actually well-suited for temperate-water diving. Add an optional SEAC hood for a complete thermal protection system.

$219; seacusa.com

SEAC Komoda Fullsuit 5 mm

• Anti-abrasion material on shoulders, knees and rear lower legs provide protection for both the suit and diver

The eye-catching Komoda 5 mm fullsuit is designed to be rugged, while still providing impressive comfort and range of motion. Constructed of high-stretch Extra Flex nylon over Yamamoto 38 rubber — known for its light weight and high elastic memory (retaining its shape) — plus a dry fiber inner lining, this suit is flexible and offers excellent thermal insulation. The Komoda is also available in a 7 mm version.

$389; seacusa.com

SEAC Sense Fullsuit 3 mm

• Rear zipper is fitted with a durable metal slider, making donning and doffing the suit that much easier

• Wrists and ankles are sealed with smooth-skin seals

The Sense 3 mm wetsuit delivers a combination of styling, comfort and warmth. The ideal thermal protection for warm-water diving, the Sense is built with elastic inserts around the collar, on the chest area, along the zipper and under the arms, all of which contribute to the suit’s superior range of movement. The Sense is also built to be durable with its rugged Powertex knee protectors.

$179; seacusa.com

Waterproof W50 Fullsuit

• High-stretch nylon/spandex with ultrasoft neoprene makes the suit extremely comfortable while enhancing range of motion

• Ankle zippers and a high-quality #10 YKK rear zipper with stainless-steel slider allow for easier donning and doffing

With the W50 5 mm wetsuit, temperate-water divers can enjoy a snug fit with minimal water flow for maximum warmth and comfort. The suit is also tough, with reinforced shoulders, Toughtex kneepads and polyurethane embossing on the seat area that provides nonslip abrasion protection.

$335; waterproof-usa.com

Camaro Voltage Shorty

• Extra-wide zipper flap and collar seal increase comfort and convenience

Warm-water divers will love Camaro’s Voltage shorty. Made of 3 mm neoprene, the Voltage comes with flat-lock seams to increase comfort and prevent chafing. The asymmetrical front zipper makes for easy donning and doffing, and the double collar is comfortable and leaves no pressure marks on the neck. Available in a range of both men’s and women’s sizes.

$89.95; camaro.at

Camaro Aquaskin Wavesuit

• Made of high-stretch and form-fitting 1 mm open-cell neoprene to flatter the figure

For tropical diving or any warm-water sports, the Aquaskin Wavesuit looks great while providing lots of comfort, freedom of movement, a bit of additional buoyant lift, and thermal protection for the body’s core area. Seamless bonding technology means no chafing or skin irritation. Above or under the water, this suit delivers the goods.

$89.95; camaro.at