Best Wetsuits For Diving – List Of Best Value Wetsuits

Looking for the best wetsuits for diving? Choosing a wetsuit that performs as advertised and fits you well is important for a better diving experience. There is nothing worse than being cold during a dive, not to mention it can be dangerous. 

There are some things that, depending on where and what kind of diving you plan on doing, you will need to look for. Things like what kind of material, the type of stitching, the style, and the thickness of the material. For an in-depth look at how to choose a wetsuit just follow this link to my How To Buy A Wetsuit article.

Wetsuits are designed to keep you warm and provide you with some protection as well. They need to be well made and durable. There are cheap wetsuits available but the material tends to tear very easily and the seams generally do not hold very long and they are uncomfortable to wear.

Warm Water Wetsuits (75° – 85°)

• • • • Bare Men’s 1mm Thermalskin Full Jumpsuit
      • Akona Womens 3mm Full Wetsuit
      • Bare 3mm Velocity Ultra Men’s Scuba Diving Wetsuit Full Suit

Temperate Water Wetsuits (60°– 75°)

• • • • BARE 5mm Sport S-Flex Full Stretch Neoprene Scuba Diving Wetsuit
      • Bare 5mm Evoke Full Wetsuit with Celliant Technology for Scuba Diving
      • Henderson 5mm Mens Aqualock Full Scuba Diving Wetsuit

Cold Water Wetsuits (45° – 60°)

• • • • Henderson 7mm Mens Aqualock Full Scuba Diving Wetsuit for Cold Water
      • Bare 7mm Evoke Full Wetsuit with Celliant Technology for Scuba Diving
      • Tilos Wetsuit Zenith Supreme Stretch D-Zip Full 7/6/5mm

Warm Water Wetsuits (75° – 85°)

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Bare Men’s 1mm Thermalskin Full Jumpsuit

This wetsuit has a flat-seam construction with ultra thin 1 mm neoprene that offers the warmth and durability of a full suit combined with the comfort and flexibility of a dive skin. It is an ideal suit for tropical water diving when you want the added protection and warmth that a full suit provides.

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      • Silky Thermalskin inner lining that makes this one comfortable wetsuit
      • ARMOR FLEX® shoulder and lower leg protection 
      • Heavy-duty back zipper with tab loop base for easy donning 
      • Neck seal with adjustable collar – helps keep cold out 
      • Comfortable contoured 1mm GLIDESKIN® collar with hook and loop adjustment 
      • Rolled-Edges with Zigzag Stitching 
      • Textured knee pads provide exceptional grip and durability

Akona Womens 3mm Full Wetsuit

There are two rubber strips that seal the zipper opening which creates a water resistant closure. The low profile zipper flap folds over a closed zipper and secures the zipper in its closed position. The donning of this wetsuit is fast and easy with the reinforced pull loop at the base of the zipper.

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      • 3mm nylon II neoprene Glued and blind stitched inside and out 
      • Low profile water sealing zipper design 
      • Dual zipper pull loops 
      • Full-length zipper flaps minimizes water entry 
      • YKK #10 Brass zipper

Bare 3mm Velocity Ultra Men’s Scuba Diving Wetsuit Full Suit

The Bare Velocity Ultra has been completely redesigned and features their Progressive, Full-Stretch construction. This wetsuit is performance driven and very durable. With its ultra-warm Celliant Infrared® fabric makes it one of the most comfortable wetsuits to wear. This allows for longer dives and a better overall diving experience.

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      • Velcro adjustment on collar features a booklet style suit saver to stop snags and catches
      • Seamless underarms for superior comfort when worn on its own, with an additional wet layer or with a BCD
      • PROTEKT® knee protection provides the next level of protection for abrasion and wear resistance
      • Heavy-duty ankle zippers allow for easy donning
      • Comfortably contoured GLIDESKIN® collar
      • Rolled GLIDESKIN® wrist and ankle seals
      • Flatseam construction throughout for stretch and comfort

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Temperate Water Wetsuits (60° – 75°)

BARE 5mm Sport S-Flex Full Stretch Neoprene Scuba Diving Wetsuit

This wetsuit has S-FLEX® technology which a proprietary blend of neoprene that generates extreme levels of stretch for an easy donning and doffing of the suit. It improves its comfort and mobility, and the buttery soft exterior is finished with ARMOR FLEX® protection on the knees, extending the life of your suit while still maintaining FULL-STRETCH performance in the protected areas. This wetsuit is designed for those who demand performance of a FULL -STRETCH suit and it gives you excellent freedom of movement.

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      • Comfortable contoured 5mm GLIDESKIN® collar with Velcro
      • The neck adjustment minimizes water entry through neck/zipper keeping you diving longer 
      • Extra long heavy-duty back zipper for easy donning and doffing of the suit 
      • Seamless underarms for superior comfort 
      • A loop at the base of zipper makes for easy donning of the wetsuit
      • Edges finished with stretch nylon binding 
      • Anatomically correct pattern for three-dimensional fit throughout 
      • Double glued with SECURE-LOCK® construction improves isolation and reduces flushing keeping you warmer and more comfortable underwater 
      • 2-YEAR WARRANTY 
      • S-FLEX FULL-STRETCH neoprene for extreme comfort and mobility

Bare 5mm Evoke Full Wetsuit with Celliant Technology for Scuba Diving

This wetsuit comes with FULL-STRETCH neoprene combined with CELLIANT-INFRARED® fabric for the highest degree of warmth, stretch, and comfort. The innovative Celliant technology provides increase body warmth and performance, making one of the warmest wetsuits on the market. This suit was designed by an all-female team and it reflects the latest in design thinking and accentuates and enhances the female form.

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      • Velcro adjustable 360 neck seal with booklet-style cover to prevent the Velcro from snagging and pulling the suit
      • Relief zipper at neck for added comfort 
      • Contoured 4mm Glideskin collar 
      • Extra long 21″ G-lock 2 back zipper for easy entry with offset tooth design guards against water entry keeping you warmer 
      • Full-length puller with silicone print for easy grip; grip tab at base of the zipper 
      • Seamless underarms for superior comfort and mobility 
      • Skin-to-skin double internal sealing zipper flap guards against water entry.
      •  Includes spine pad for extra comfort 
      • Anatomically correct pattern for three-dimensional fit throughout 
      • Armor Flex 2.0 highly flexible durable, abrasion-resistant 3d kneepads 
      • Extra long (10″) heavy-duty ankle zippers for easy donning

Henderson 5mm Mens Aqualock Full Scuba Diving Wetsuit

The Henderson Aqualock® features the renowned Aquasilk laminate Rear zipper entry which allows easy donning and doffing of the wetsuit. The PK G-lock water resistant zipper eliminates unpleasant cold water exchange in the spine and lumbar area. The Duratex knee pads are soft and flexible and extremely durable. Henderson’s new registered AquaLock® wetsuit system should be the first choice by Divers who demand warmth, comfort, and performance on all their dive adventures. The Aqualock® system is a registered trademark of Henderson wetsuits.

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      • First of its kind to offer interlocking wetsuit wrist, ankles and neck openings 
      • Designed specifically to mate with interlocking AquaLock hoods, boots and gloves to form a nearly impenetrable seal which minimizes cold water entry 
      • Every seam on the suits is first double glued and blind stitched inside and out 
      • Outer seam is coated with a special waterproof AquaLock® liquid tape barrier which seals the seam from water entry and also helps protect the stitching from damage 
      • Lined with a Golden micro fleece lining which dries quickly and feels luxurious against the skin

Cold Water Wetsuits (45° – 60°)

Henderson 7mm Mens Aqualock Full Scuba Diving Wetsuit for Cold Water Aqualoc

This wetsuit sports the renowned Aquasilk laminate Rear zipper entry which gives the user easy use of the wetsuit when donning and doffing. The PK G-lock water resistant zipper eliminates the unpleasant experience of cold water being flushed along your spine and lumbar area. The soft, flexible and extremely durable Duratex knee pads provide great abrasion resistance. Any diver who demands high performance will be delighted with this wetsuit and it’s registered Aqualock technology system. 

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      • Comes with the Aqualock® systems with interlocking wetsuit wrist, ankles and neck openings designed specifically to mate with interlocking AquaLock® hoods, boots and gloves to form a nearly impenetrable seal which minimizes cold water entry 
      • Every seam on the suits is first double glued and blind stitched inside and out 
      • Outer seam is coated with a special waterproof AquaLock liquid tape barrier which seals the seam from water entry and also helps protect the stitching from damage 
      • It is lined with a Golden micro fleece lining which dries quickly and feels luxurious against the skin

Bare 7mm Evoke Full Wetsuit with Celliant Technology for Scuba Diving

This wetsuit comes with FULL-STRETCH neoprene combined with CELLIANT-INFRARED® fabric for the highest degree of warmth, stretch, and comfort. The innovative Celliant technology provides increase body warmth and performance, making one of the warmest wetsuits on the market. This suit was designed by an all-female team and it reflects the latest in design thinking and accentuates and enhances the female form.

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      • Velcro adjustable 360 neck seal with booklet-style cover to prevent the Velcro from snagging and pulling the suit 
      • Relief zipper at neck for added comfort 
      • Contoured 4mm Glideskin collar 
      • Extra long 21″ G-lock 2 back zipper for easy entry with offset tooth design guards against water entry, keeping you warmer 
      • Full-length puller with silicone print for easy grip
      • Seamless underarms for superior comfort and mobility 
      • Skin-to-skin double internal sealing zipper flap guards against water entry. 
      • Includes spine pad for extra comfort 
      • Anatomically correct pattern for three-dimensional fit throughout 
      • Armor Flex 2.0 highly flexible durable, abrasion-resistant 3d kneepads 
      • Extra long (10″) heavy-duty ankle zippers for easy donning 

Tilos Wetsuit Zenith Supreme Stretch D-Zip Full 7/6/5mm

The Tilos Zenith embodies style and utility. It epitomizes the luxurious comfort modern divers demand from current diving technologies. This top-of-the-line suit design is based on 250% Supreme Stretch fabric throughout the suit for maximum warmth and movement and is topped off with numerous features that excel over all other competition.

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      • 250% SupremeStretch material double-lined throughout entire suit 
      • 7mm Thermowall body – enhanced heat retention & quick-dry feature 
      • Double watertight glued throughout entire suit 
      • Blindstitched outside & inside entire suit 
      • Glideskin in inner wrists/cuffs 
      • SupremeStretch fabric molds to individual body shapes like a second skin 
      • Back key pocket 
      • Prebent Supratex kneepads

Final Thoughts

So that is my list of the best wetsuits for diving. These are not the cheapest suits on the market but are a collection of good value for money with exceptional performance, durability, style, form, fit, and exceptional comfort.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below and I will be happy to respond to. So get out there and do some diving!