Neoprene Tops
Wetsuit Tops, made from Neoprene, will keep your upper body warm when diving where it's not cold enough for a wetsuit.
Most Wetsuit Tops use a spandex/nylon external lining because of its great durability and stretch but can 'hold' water which makes them less effective against wind chill when compared with a smooth-skin lined jersey. Smooth-skin is essentially a rubberised... Read More
Neoprene Tops
Wetsuit Tops, made from Neoprene, will keep your upper body warm when diving where it's not cold enough for a wetsuit.
Most Wetsuit Tops use a spandex/nylon external lining because of its great durability and stretch but can 'hold' water which makes them less effective against wind chill when compared with a smooth-skin lined jersey. Smooth-skin is essentially a rubberised coat that causes water to run off instead of absorbing. Why does all of this matter for a mens wetsuit vest? It all comes down to wind-chill because wind-chill is up to 25x more effective at wicking heat if your neoprene is damp, therefore smooth-skin gives you the best chance to defend against the wind. There's a lot of other factors you should be considering when buying any wetsuit product, and we recommend taking the time to consider which style will work best for you.
Wetsuit Tops, Vests and Jacket Features
- Made from Neoprene - supple, stretchy and durable.
- Warmest style of top
- Smooth-skin or Lycra linings - lycra for durability and smooth-skin (shiny stuff) for best protection against wind-chill
- Ideal transitional season garment - best utilised when the water is cold but not cold enough to bust out the wetsuit
