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Do You Put On A Wetsuit Wet Or Dry?
Lauren Collison October 4th, 2022 Posted In: Articles
Do You Put On A Wetsuit Wet Or Dry?
Over the years, we’ve answered a plethora of questions pertaining to wetsuits, watersports, and more. But never have we ever actually answered the question ‘Do you put on a wetsuit wet or dry?’. So, there’s just a little fun fact of the day. Now back to our regularly scheduled program.
There are many reasons why you’d wear a wetsuit and what activity you’d be wearing it for. And just like most of the decisions you make in life, you’d have to make the decision of if you put a wetsuit on wet or on dry. Continue reading to find out more!
Is It Easier to Put on a Wetsuit Wet or Dry?
There is really no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The answer is that it’s based simply on your personal preference. That said, you came here for answers, and we’re going to give you our professional opinion on the subject. You can take it from there.
It’s worlds easier when you put a wet wetsuit on when you’re wet. Same goes for putting a dry wetsuit on when you’re dry. Now, if you want to be a daredevil and try tackling a wet or damp suit when you’re dry – and vice versa – be our guest. But it won’t be a pretty sight or experience.
Do You Wet a Wetsuit Before Putting It On?
Googlers asked, therefore we’re answering this question too. Just like above, we’d highly recommend that if you want to wet a wetsuit before putting it on, then make sure you’re wet too. If you’re wet and the suit is dry, that could lead to tears or damage to the suit because you’re trying to finagle your way in something that’s just not working.
But if you insist on putting a wet wetsuit on while dry or a dry suit on while wet here’s a little hack from us to you: use plastic bags. Wetsuit socks are also a great option. Through trial and error, we’ve found that the most stubborn section when getting into a suit is the feet. That’s where a plastic baggie or wetsuit socks come in. Try it out. You’ll thank us later.
To Sum It Up
So, do you put on a wetsuit wet or dry? Totally up to you. But we hope that by the time you’ve finished reading this post, you’ll know that in order to save yourself time and grief, it’s simply easier to get into a wetsuit when you’re wet and to get into a dry wetsuit when you’re dry. Opposites just don’t attract in this case, so don’t force it.
I ride dirt bikes on the trails and on ice. Temperatures between 25-40 degrees. I normally wear a thin pair of long underwear and riding pants for my legs. 4 layers of very thin long sleeve shirts and warm vest. At 30 degrees this still feels a little cold at times. Also my hands get very cold, I normally use thin nylon glove under my thin riding gloves. Trying to stay warm without all the layers. Do you think a wetsuit would work, if so what do you recommend. Thaks
Myles, I’ve heard of plenty of people that use wetsuits for cold weather… and not just for watersports! Many NFL players wear them under their uniforms to stay warm in the wintertime! Wetsuits provide great insulation, so this could be a great addition to help you avoid the bulk. I can’t tell you the exact thickness you’d need since they’re rated for water temps and not air temps. But I’d imagine 3mm should do the trick… either a farmer john or a fullsuit.
Here are 3mm farmer john options https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/wetsuits/category/mens-long-john-wetsuits.html?Per_Page=24&Sort_By=bestsellers&thickness=3mm
And here are a few good budget-friendly 3mm fullsuit options https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/wetsuits/category/mens-fullsuits-32.html?Per_Page=24&Sort_By=bestsellers&price=75-200&zillabrand=Quiksilver&zillabrand=Billabong&zillabrand=O%27Neill&zillabrand=Volcom&zillabrand=Rip%20Curl&zillabrand=Buell