Freediving Wetsuits - Thickness Guide, Open-Cell & Buying Advice
Freediving wetsuits are thinner, stretchier, and softer than scuba suits. Most serious freedivers use open-cell neoprene - an unlined interior that clings directly to skin and insulates more efficiently than smooth-skin alternatives. Fit, thickness, and seam construction all affect warmth and movement in the water.
Wetsuit selection comes down to three decisions: thickness (set by water temperature), construction (open-cell vs closed-cell), and fit (set by your body shape and the suit's cut). Getting any of these wrong results in either too much restriction or not enough insulation.
Best Freediving Wetsuit
Top suits across different water temperatures and budgets, with notes on open-cell vs closed-cell.
Read guide Buying GuideWomen's Freediving Wetsuit
Women's-specific freediving suits and which unisex suits fit well for female freedivers.
Read guide GuideWetsuit Thickness Guide
How to match neoprene thickness to water temperature - from tropical 1.5mm to cold-water 7mm.
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