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Airtime Watertime 2mm Floater Women's Springsuit Wetsuit
Original price was: $175.95.Current price is: $140.74.
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Airtime Watertime Kids Z-Pads
Original price was: $45.00.Current price is: $35.98.
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Airtime Watertime Men's Z-Pads
Original price was: $65.00.Current price is: $51.98.
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Airtime Watertime Women's Z-Pads
Original price was: $55.00.Current price is: $43.98.
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Akona 1mm Back Zip Full Suit for Women
Original price was: $200.00.Current price is: $149.98.
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Akona 1mm Bali Bug Hunter Gloves
Original price was: $52.00.Current price is: $45.00.
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Akona 1mm Belize Gloves
Original price was: $45.00.Current price is: $35.98.
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Akona 1mm Men's Full Wetsuit
Original price was: $220.00.Current price is: $175.98.
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Akona 2.5mm Classic Line Women's Shorty Wetsuit
Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $131.23.
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Akona 2.5mm Explore Line Men's Front Zip Shorty Wetsuit
Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $119.98.
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Akona 2.5mm Explore Line Women's Front Zip Shorty Wetsuit
Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $119.98.
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Akona 2.5mm Men's Shorty Wetsuit
Original price was: $202.00.Current price is: $175.00.
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Akona 2.5mm Non-Bibbed Hood
Original price was: $35.00.Current price is: $27.98.
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Akona 2mm Beanie
Original price was: $33.00.Current price is: $28.00.
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Akona 2mm Classic Low Socks
Original price was: $20.00.Current price is: $14.98.
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Akona 2mm Classic Socks
Original price was: $25.00.Current price is: $18.73.
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Akona 2mm Figi ArmorTex Gloves
Original price was: $55.00.Current price is: $43.98.

Match the suit to the water

Thermal protection is the part of a kit most divers get wrong, usually by buying too thin. As a starting point: a 1 mm skin or rashguard for sun and sting protection above 28°C; a 3 mm full suit or shorty from 24 to 28°C; a 5 mm from 18 to 24°C; a 7 mm or semi-dry from 12 to 18°C; and a drysuit with undergarments below that or for long, repetitive dives in anything under about 20°C. Everyone feels the cold differently, and a suit that fits snugly beats a thicker one that flushes.

Wetsuit, semi-dry or drysuit

A wetsuit works by trapping a thin layer of water that your body warms, so fit matters more than anything: no gaps at the neck, wrists or lower back. A semi-dry adds seals at the wrists, ankles and neck to slow the flush and is the sweet spot for temperate water. A drysuit keeps water out entirely and lets you adjust warmth by changing the undergarment, which is why cold-water and technical divers use them year round. Drysuits need a short course to use safely, and we say so on every drysuit page.

Boots, gloves and hoods are sized separately and listed in their own categories. Sizing between brands varies more than you might expect; use the chart on the product page and, if you are between sizes, tell us your height, weight and chest measurement and we will recommend before you order.

Exposure protection: common questions

Which exposure protection brands does Divingkitsupply stock?

We currently list 1440 exposure protection from 10 brands, including Henderson, Scubapro, Sharkskin, Bare, Spacefish Army. Every product page names its brand, and each brand has its own hub page so you can compare a maker’s full range side by side.

How much do exposure protection cost?

Prices in this range run from $0.97 to $5,274.50. Use the price filter to narrow it down, and remember that US delivery is free once your order passes $99.

Do you ship exposure protection internationally?

Yes. Divingkitsupply is based in the United States and ships worldwide with tracking. US orders over $99 ship free; international rates and delivery dates are shown at checkout before you pay. Import duties, where they apply, are charged by your country on arrival.

What if the exposure protection I order is not right?

You have 100 days to return it in unused, resaleable condition. Contact us first and we will send return instructions; sizing and fit questions are best asked before you order, and we are happy to help.

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