Bare Velocity Ultra 8/7mm Semi Dry Mens Wetsuit

I use the suit for 30 dives at this point. The water temperature is at the bottom 48-50F (9-10C) at 21 to 30 m (70 to 100) If you go under 21 m, it’s not a bad idea to add a 3mm vest because at the zipper there is just a thinner single layer of neoprene (2mm). By adding the 3mm vest that suit start to shine. At no point above 70 feet was the cold a problem. Below 70 feet you can feel it, but that was tolerable on a single tank. You will need more weight then a wetsuit but less then a drysuit since some air is trap (torso) unless you let the water getting in. I never unsuited between dives. I will recommended this suit in late spring to late fall here in Vancouver BC. Longevity after two years is very good.

I use the suit for 30 dives at this point. The water temperature is at the bottom 48-50F (9-10C) at 21 to 30 m (70 to 100) If you go under 21 m, it’s not a bad idea to add a 3mm vest because at the zipper there is just a thinner single layer of neoprene (2mm). By adding the 3mm vest that suit start to shine. At no point above 70 feet was the cold a problem. Below 70 feet you can feel it, but that was tolerable on a single tank. You will need more weight then a wetsuit but less then a drysuit since some air is trap (torso) unless you let the water getting in. I never unsuited between dives. I will recommended this suit in late spring to late fall here in Vancouver BC. Longevity after two years is very good.

I dive in New England waters where the water temperature always hovers in the 47-50 degree range in the middle of summer when you’re 60′ deep. After two dives I was very comfortable, definitely a significant step up from the standard one or two piece 7mm wetsuits. The 4″ seals on the wrists and ankles, face seals and the dry suit zipper dramatically reduced water infiltration.

I tried two other semi-dry suits, one with a detached hood and the other with 1″ ankle and wrist seals. Both Semi-drys allowed significantly more water infiltration.

I dive in New England waters where the water temperature always hovers in the 47-50 degree range in the middle of summer when you’re 60′ deep. After two dives I was very comfortable, definitely a significant step up from the standard one or two piece 7mm wetsuits. The 4″ seals on the wrists and ankles, face seals and the dry suit zipper dramatically reduced water infiltration.

I tried two other semi-dry suits, one with a detached hood and the other with 1″ ankle and wrist seals. Both Semi-drys allowed significantly more water infiltration.