Grupo Mayan Water Sports

Scuba diving is definitely a great sport to get into and people from around the world enjoy this sport almost year round.  The gear that is required is extremely essential but probably, say the Grupo Mayan experts, the most important part of your gear is going to be your wetsuit.

The wetsuit was specifically designed for scuba diving although it is used in other open water sports or activities the most common is scuba diving.  With that said, choosing the right suit is fundamental to the experience.

There are many factors that you have to take into consideration when being fitted for a wetsuit, say the Grupo Mayan experts, such as where you will be diving, what the water temp will be or what kind of stitching do you prefer.

When picking out your wetsuit, one of the first things you are going to want to look for is the thickness of the wetsuit.  Grupo Mayan pros always recommend going with the 6mm wetsuit because it is the best no matter which temperature of water you are in, generally speaking.

The next decision you have to make is the type of wetsuit you need for the temperature of water because they come in short leg and sleeve as well as long leg and sleeve.  Once again, say the Grupo Mayan experts, this is going to depend on where you are diving and somewhat on personal preference.

There are also a few different materials that make up a wetsuit so you need to do your homework on that before heading to the shop to pick out your wetsuit.  Neoprene is the basic material but there are different elements to the types of neoprene that is used such as chemical blown neoprene or skin neoprene.  The difference is, according to the Grupo Mayan experts, the chemical blown is more expensive and will last longer because of the durability of the manufacturing process and the skin neoprene is softer but not as durable and will wear out faster.  Another type is made out of titanium but typically you will not need anything that sophisticated right off the bat.

When you are fitting yourself for a wetsuit, say the Grupo Mayan experts, just make sure there are no big bulges anywhere such as in the armpits or the crotch, both of these areas should be snug as well as the wrist and ankle.  There is no worries if you cannot find a wetsuit that is perfect in every way because they can and should be altered just try to find one that fits the closest to safety and comfort.

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