Wetsuits vs Drysuits - What You Should Know for Cold Water Sports

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[OurKiteLife]

Key topics of this video:
0:23 - How a wetsuit works
1:00 – How a drysuit works
1:40 – Mobility
4:50 – Comfort
8:14 – Warmth
12:19 – Safety
13:25 – Gear failure
17:00 – Longevity & maintenance
19:45 - Pricing

[Kremit_the_Forg]

08:08
My dad (who is an avid diver) once told me there are only two kinds of people. Those who pee in their wetsuit and those who lie.

I really like the video. Just facts, no nonsense no flashy attentiongrabbing 👍
That's how information should be delivered.

[SavageDragon]

Wetsuit makes you look like a Marvel superhero. Drysuit makes you look like your 50 year old uncle Rick on his trip to Wal-Mart.

[flyingmedic]

What a fully covered and perfectly presented guidance video. It was so clear that you were speaking from experience and that makes all the difference.
Thank you.
Paul (UK)

[___Tom]

Great review, thank you! I do surfssports for nearly 40 years but learned new things. Great!

[PhilipAndresen]

Thanks for putting this together! Much easier than keeping the local watersports person on the phone for 28 minutes while I ask exploratory questions.

[giovannidiguardo]

Wow, this is really the definitive video on the subject. Brava

[mattiejim]

great and informative video! thank you. Been in wetsuits literally my whole water life, but am looking at drysuits now for teaching and more specifically teaching from a boat/ rib. drysuit definitely the way to go for that!

[nickolaydobrev]

Good job, Laurie and Yuri! You've covered very well all main differences between the 2 types of suits.
A tip on ''burping' a drysuit - immesrse yourself in the water and let the air out throught the neck seal, works even with thick gloves on. Water pressure does a great job squeezing all the air out.
I look forward to your next project... buoyancy aid/life jackets maybe? ;)

[steevoridgeline]

Incredibly professional and top notch presentation !!!! thank you very much for all those precious info

[opwave]

Just got back from a kayaking class where the water temp was around 50 degrees. I wore a fleece onesie, wool socks, base layer, and a fleece vest under a (borrowed) dry suit. I did hate the seals big time, but I was quite warm. No problems with mobility. I totally agree with you that a PFD is a must with a dry suit. In fact, I’d strongly recommend it for any activity in cold water.

[Robert-Ocasio]

Thank you for the videos. I was on the fence about the drysuit and having been well informed by your videos, I can move forward with confidence. Thanks again.

[Delkb]

This was incredibly educational. As a novice scuba diver this is very helpful. Thank you!

[NigelHay]

Finally a video that explains exactly what I was wanting to know.
I just bought a Sea Doo and want to get out on the water in early spring and your explanation of the suits and under garments has helped immensely. Thank you.
Subscribed!

[mattevans]

Great points! I've been using a wetsuit for years for coastal and whitewater SUP and have been considering a drysuit instead. After considering the points I feel a well made, flexible wetsuit is still better option for coastal use. The coast, unlike Lake Ontario, has the added hazard of the sharpest creatures on earth that can slice through the toughest fabric covering every rock. Worst case scenario is getting dragged across barnacle covered rocks and the added cushioning and functionality after tearing makes a wetsuit safer on the coast.

[Wild_Danimal]

I’m a kayaker and I’m shocked watching y’all fly up in the air, looks terrifying lol

[jeriksson]

Very good video! I combine my wetsuit with a paddling jacket when kayaking in cold conditions

[SapphosSails]

This is all really great info and I appreciate your tone and candor as you explain things too!

[shadowsrwolf]

Whitewater Kayaker thing having shorts over Dry suits protect it a little bit so you do not need to patch the back side

[mguy]

2 weeks days ago we had to rescue a windsurfing buddy 90kph day 90 min in cold water in a drysuit that leaked, couldn't get a water start due to weight of water and loss of mobility. He broke one of your rules went too far from shore. Full on Hypothermia, ambulance and emergency. He is OK, thank god for the Lifejacket that kept him afloat. I am retiring my bag drysuit after this incident. Thanks for the video, very well done!