Wetsuit Temperature Chart- Comparing Gear

SUGGESTED WETSUIT TEMPERATURE CHART

	80+	70-79	65-70	55-64	48-55	40-48	39 BELOW
Average Water Tempurature	Tropical Water	Very Warm Water	Warm Water	Cool Water	Cold Water	Very Cold Water	Freezing Water
Surf	RASH GUARD	SHORT JOHN SURF JACKET SPRINGSUIT 50/50 SHIRT	LONG SLEEVE SPRING- SHORT SLEEVE FULL	3/2 FULLSUIT-	4/3 FULLSUIT	5/4/3 HOODED- POLY LAYER	5/4/3 OR 6/5/4 HOODED- POLY LAYER
Dive	2MM OR 3MM SPRING	3/2MM 0R 4/3MM FULLSUIT	3MM OR 5MM COMBO	7MM COMBO- 7/5MM FULLSUIT	7MM COMBO- 7/5MM JUMPSUIT	DRYSUIT- POLY LAYER	DRYSUIT-POLY LAYER
Kite & Windsurf	RASH GUARD OR 50/50 SHIRT	SHORT JOHN	SPRINGSUIT- SURF JACKET- LS SPRING- SS FULL	3/2 FULLSUIT	4/3 FULLSUIT OR DRYSUIT	5/4/3 HOODED OR DRYSUIT	5/4/3 HOODED OR DRYSUIT
Wake	RASH GUARD	SURF JACKET	SHORT JOHN	3/2 FULLSUIT	4/3 FULLSUIT
Triathlon	SHORT JOHN	5/3 JOHN	5/3 JOHN	5/3 FULLSUIT	5/3 FULLSUIT	5/3 FULLSUIT
Surf Kayak	RASH GUARD	SHORT JOHN	SPRINGSUIT	3/2 FULLSUIT	4/3 FULLSUIT	5/4/3 HOODED OR DRYSUIT	DRYSUIT-POLY LAYER
Touring Kayak	RASH GUARD	RASH GUARD	POLY TOP-50/50 SHIRT	SPRAY JACKET-POLY LAYER	DRYSUIT- POLY LAYER	DRYSUIT- POLY LAYER	DRYSUIT- POLY LAYER
General Watersports	RASH GUARD	SPRINGSUIT	3/2 FULLSUIT	4/3 FULLSUIT	4/3 FULLSUIT

WETSUIT TEMPERATURE ACCESSORY CHART

	80+	70-79	65-70	55-64	48-55	40-48	39 BELOW
Average Water Tempurature	Tropical Water	Very Warm Water	Warm Water	Cool Water	Cold Water	Very Cold Water	Freezing Water
Surf		2MM REEF BOOTS (IN TROPICS)	2MM REEF BOOTS (IN TROPICS)	3MM BOOTS-2MM OR 3MM GLOVES- 3MM CAP	5MM BOOTS- 3 OR 5MM GLOVES-3MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS-5MM GLOVES- 3MM 0R 5MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS- 5MM GLOVES OR 5MM MITTS
Dive	3MM BOOTS- NEOPRENE SOCK	3MM OR 5MM BOOTS- 3MM HOOD	5MM BOOTS- 3 OR 5MM GLOVES, 5MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS- 7MM GLOVES, 7MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS- 7MM GLOVES, 7MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS- 7MM GLOVES, 7MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS- 7MM GLOVES, 7MM HOOD
Kite & Windsurf		2MM REEF BOOTS (IN TROPICS)	2MM REEF BOOTS (IN TROPICS)	3MM BOOTS-2MM OR 3MM GLOVES- 3MM CAP	5MM BOOTS- 3 OR 5MM GLOVES-3MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS-5MM GLOVES- 3MM 0R 5MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS-5MM GLOVES- 3MM 0R 5MM HOOD
Surf Kayak		2MM REEF BOOTS (IN TROPICS)- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	2MM REEF BOOTS (IN TROPICS)- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	3MM BOOTS-2MM OR 3MM GLOVES- 3MM CAP	5MM BOOTS- 3 OR 5MM GLOVES-3MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS-5MM GLOVES- 3MM 0R 3MM HOOD	7MM BOOTS- 5MM GLOVES OR 5MM MITT-5MM HOOD
Touring Kayak	3MM LOW BOOTS- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	3MM LOW BOOTS- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	3MM LOW BOOTS- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	3MM BOOTS-2MM OR 3MM GLOVES- 3MM CAP	5MM BOOTS- 3 OR 5MM GLOVES-3MM HOOD	5MM MUKLUKS-5MM GLOVES- 3MM HOOD	5MM MUKLUKS- 5MM GLOVES- 3MM HOOD
General Watersports		3MM BOOTS- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	3MM BOOTS- 3/4 FINGER GLOVES	3MM BOOTS- 3MM GLOVES-

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind, these charts factor water temperature only. Air temperature plays a MAJOR factor in your ability to stay warm for longer periods of time. In other words, if the air temp is very warm and the water is cold, you may be able to get away with wearing the next thinnest suit down. When in doubt, go a little heavier on the rubber. Remember, it is much better to be a little warm than a little cold!