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WETSUITS & DRYSUITS

Currently we have in our on-line storeCWB Wetsuit Closeouts,Roxy womens wetsuits, Quiksilver Mens Wetsuits, S.W.S. Wet Suites, BodyGlove Wetsuits, and Bare Drysuits. Please use the menu to the left to select the brand you would like to see.

The purpose a wetsuit is to keep you warm without restricting your movements. Nothing is worse than feeling cold when you are trying to enjoy your sport. Choosing the right wetsuit is important. This process that can be simplified by calling or watersports specialists. In adition to the information below, You may click on this link to read more details in our write-up about how to choose the right wetsuit for your sport.

No matter how much you enjoy water-skiing, if you are out in cold water long enough, your enjoyment will be dampened as your body temperature drops. Wetsuits are specifically designed to keep your body warm, even in cold water, while still allowing you full range of motion. Nevertheless, there are numerous brands and styles of wetsuit, thus making it important to know what you want before investing your money in this necessary item.

Finding the Right Wet Suit
The first consideration when buying a wetsuit is determining its uses. Different wetsuits have different temperature ratings, some cover the entire body while others offer only partial protection. Additionally, wet suits often use different stitching methods that have a significant impact on the type of water the wetsuit will be good for. To simplify this research, we at Water Ski World have created a chart on our website that clearly delineates wetsuit recommendations based on your water sport of choice.

Currently, our online store offers models from the leading manufacturers Wet Tech, Body Glove and Bare. Sizing for wetsuits is essential and is based entirely on an individual's height and weight. Although it is sometimes easier to determine one's size by trying a wetsuit on, our website provides customers with a detailed size chart to help them in their selection. Additionally, our experts are always more than happy to answer any customer questions via our toll free number or email.

When is it better to use a dry-lite suit instead of a full wetsuit or spring wetsuit? Although this may seem like a basic question, the odds that someone can answer it at a big box or Internet mail order store are rather slim. On the other hand, at Water Ski World, our experts have 36 years of experience in the field and will be able to address any of your concerns, even providing additional advice when necessary. Dry-lite suits and the class of dry suits used for water sports are never used for scuba diving. The lighter gage provides mobility and is used for water sports such as surfing, water skiing, winter kayaking, and whitewater rafting in cold rivers.

At Water Ski World we don't simply sell water ski products, we actually use them. Having been involved in the sport for close to 40 years, our professionals have helped design and test many of the products listed on our website. This unparalleled expertise and passion for the sport not only allows us to offer competitive prices on our merchandise, we also offer incomparable support and customer service

If you are going to be in the water for extended periods of time, wearing a wet suit is a necessity. Although the water may initially feel fine, prolonged exposure can lead a number of conditions ranging from a simple cold to hypothermia. Not only do wet suits help maintain a wearer's body temperature, but current designs and textiles have made current models extremely flexible so as not to interfere with body movement.

When to Use Wet Suits and How They Work
Most modern wet suits are made of neoprene to provide a limited amount of thermal protection. Nylon is also often used to strengthen the suit, while some models incorporate a form of spandex, allowing it to stretch. Typically, wet suits are only used for warmer waters ranging between 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit--colder temperatures usually require dry suits.

Wet suits work by allowing a small amount of water to seep in. This water settles between the body and the inside of the suit and is then warmed up by body heat. This water creates additional insulation--maintaining the wearer's body temperature at a decent level. Wet suits therefore need to fit snugly in order to maximize their efficiency, otherwise the water will slip away prior to being heated by the body.

This type of information is essential prior to making any wet suit purchase, regardless of the brand. In truth, most big box stores or online retailers rarely have this type of information, leading thousands of customers to purchase the wrong products. At Water Ski World, our experts have over 30 years of experience in the field--using, testing and selling every one of the products we list in our inventory. Not only do we offer one of the best selections on the market, but we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best and most informative customer service they can find anywhere.

Dry Suits
If you are going to be participating in any sport in cold waters ranging from 32 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a dry suit is a necessity. Without proper insulation, prolonged exposure to the cold can have dangerous, if not deadly, effects on the body. Dry suits were designed to allow wearers to enjoy their water-sport without having to worry about the water temperature.

Water Ski Sports--Your Source for Dry Suits
When shopping for dry suits, many people make the mistake of jumping on the lowest prices they find, regardless of the brand or how much they know about a product. In the case of dry suits, this can actually be dangerous, as they are a piece of protective equipment on par with helmets for motorcycle riders. At Water Ski World, our staff of professionals has over 30 years of experience and can not only recommend the equipment you need, but also thoroughly explain why it is the right piece of equipment for you.

As opposed to wet suits, dry suits are completely sealed and do not allow any water to get in. The seals on dry suits are typically either made of latex or neoprene. Latex will only last a couple of years, but is more supple. Neoprene, on the other hand, can last far longer but is more rigid and typically allows more water to seep in. Additionally, neoprene is an extremely buoyant material and offers superior thermal protection--essential to the efficiency of a dry suit.

Why purchase important items such as dry suits from retailers that have no knowledge of the sport? At Water Ski World, not only do we offer competitive prices, but we are always more than happy to impart our knowledge of the equipment that we sell. In many cases, we have actually worked with manufacturers to design and test the products we offer--and are thus able to transfer that first hand experience directly to our customers.