Why is a wetsuit called a steamer

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I'm also wondering what the numbers mean when they talk about wetsuits--usually 2 or 3 numbers. Are those giving the thicknesses of various parts of the suit? Jerry McEwen. On 21 May , nemo Mike F. A steamer falls between dry suit and a wet suit in price, warmth, and ease of use.

Some steamers can be warmer than some dry suits. Thanks, Jerry. Jay Halford. The term semi dry is way over used.

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Adult Size Chart. Youth Size Chart. Wetsuit Colours. Wetsuit Options. The Interchangeable Hood Option. Directions From Christchurch Airport. Neoprene Info. How To Videos. How to: Dry your wetsuit the fastest way. Blind Stitch Blind stitching is used when a seam needs to be waterproof. Hot Top A Seventhwave Staple and one of our favourite products. The beauty of hot tops is that while they are thin and lightweight, they are very very warm We make several different style Hot Tops and vests here at Seventhwave and have also branched out into shorts and pants too.

Limestone Limestone is probably the coolest thing we offer. In a nutshell, all our neoprene is made from limestone. Springsuit: Or Springy Short arm and Short leg length.

Can also come with a long arm and short leg. Great for spring and Summer. Long John and Short John: Sleevless in the arms Like a singlet and either has a long leg length or short leg length. Frees you shoulders for paddling. Jacket or wetsuit top: Can be long arm or short arm and only covers yours torso. Can have no zip, half back zip or full front zip.

Perfect for a warm summer. Thickness The thickness of a wetsuit will not only greatly affect how warm a wetsuit will be but also how flexible it will be. Sealed vs. Unsealed These days only the entry level or low cost wetsuits will not be sealed but what does this mean? In Australia, some surfers out of Torquay in Victoria got right on board in the 's and their desire to surf all year round later turned into the iconic surf brand of Rip Curl.

Aside from choosing a surf board for your surf lesons, choosing the tight wetsuit is a must. There are many types of wetsuit varying in thickness, quality of neoprene, length, zip styles and more. When picking a wetsuit, you will need to take into account your budget, how often you are going surfing, your ability level, where you are surfing, what time of year you are surfing and more.

How a wetsuit works is by allowing water in between your body and the wetsuit. You need a tight wetsuit that seals well around the ankles and the wrists and neck etc so there is minimal flow of water through your wetsuit. Then your body heat warms up the water and this water keeps you warm. Hence, if your wetsuit is loose and not sealing well, the water flows through and doesn't keep you warm.

Where to shop for wetsuit? There are many wetsuits in the market of Australia or you can purchase online. All you need to do is decide what wetsuit is comfortable for you. Spring suit: A spring wetsuit has either short length arms and short length legs or full length legs with a short sleeve top or long sleeve top with short length legs.