{"id":539,"date":"2020-12-24T17:19:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T16:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/blog\/?p=539"},"modified":"2023-10-12T12:34:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T11:34:31","slug":"wetsuits-vs-drysuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/blog\/wetsuits-vs-drysuits\/","title":{"rendered":"Wetsuits Vs Drysuits"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/coast-water-sports-wetsuits-vs-drysuits.webflow.css\"); @import url(\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayu\/webflow.css\");<br \/>.sayu-ig .button {text-decoration: none;} .sayu-ig a {text-decoration: underline;} img.attachment-post-thumbnail.size-post-thumbnail.wp-post-image {display: none;} aside#recent-posts-2 {display: none;} .sayu-ig p {margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;}<\/style>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/webfont\/1.6.26\/webfont.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">WebFont.load({  google: {    families: [\"Oswald:200,300,400,500,600,700\",\"Lato:100,100italic,300,300italic,400,400italic,700,700italic,900,900italic\"]  }});<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sayu-ig\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block _1\">\n<div class=\"div-block-2\">\n<h1 class=\"hh1\">Wetsuits Vs Drysuits<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block top\">\n<div class=\"div-block-3\">\n<div class=\"columns head w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-9 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block head\">Wetsuits<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-10 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block head\">Drysuits<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"columns w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-9 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-2\">Main Purpose:<br \/>\n&#x200d;<\/strong>To keep you warm in the water whilst allowing water to get in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-10 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text\">Main Purpose:<\/strong> Designed to keep you totally dry. To be worn with thermal layers to keep you warm.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"columns _1 w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-9 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-4\">Why Do I Need a Wetsuit?<\/strong><br \/>\nBest suited to wear for a longer, in the water, activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-10 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-3\">Why Do I Need a Drysuit?<br \/>\n&#x200d;<\/strong>Best suited for watersports in cold and inclement weather when you are predominately out of the water.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"columns w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-9 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-5\">Water Sports Activities:<br \/>\n&#x200d;<\/strong>Surfing, bodyboarding, open-water swimming, SUP, paddlingboarding &amp; wakeboarding<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-10 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-6\">Water Sports Activities:<\/strong><br \/>\nKayaking, jet skiing, kitesurfing &amp; sailing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"columns _1 w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-9 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-7\">Summer or Winter?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll year round, shorty wetsuits are also available and are perfect for the summer.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-10 w-col w-col-6 w-col-small-6 w-col-tiny-6\">\n<div class=\"text-block\"><strong class=\"bold-text-8\">Summer or Winter?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Predominantly Spring, Autumn and Winter but also cold wet summer days. .<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">If you are taking part in watersports then you&#8217;ll probably want something comfortable to wear. <a class=\"link-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/wetsuits-c-7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wetsuits<\/a> and <a class=\"link-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/drysuits-c-579.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drysuits<\/a> are both fantastic options. Whether you want to stay warm, dry, or both, these water sporting essentials will enhance your performance by keeping you in or on the water for longer. From rafting to open water swimming, and everything in between, these suits tick all the boxes. Whether you&#8217;re looking for <a class=\"link-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/all-drysuits-c-579_584.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">men&#8217;s drysuits<\/a>, <a class=\"link-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/kids-drysuits-c-579_584_583.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid&#8217;s drysuits<\/a>, or <a class=\"link-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/womens-drysuits-c-579_584_585.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">women&#8217;s drysuits<\/a>, there is something to suit all ages and sizes.<br \/>\n&#x200d;<br \/>\nJust like the name suggests, there are some significant differences between drysuits and wetsuits. Essentially, wetsuits trap a layer of water between the wetsuit and the skin which your body heats up and keeps you warm, whilst drysuits are designed to keep you completely dry but you have to wear layers underneath to keep you warm.<br \/>\n&#x200d;<br \/>\nWhich suit you need entirely depends on the the activity you&#8217;ll be doing, but also the temperature of the water and also your own preferences . To make your decision a little easier, we will take a closer look at the differences between wetsuits and drysuits.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1-p-500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1-p-800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1.jpg 940w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block _1 _2\">\n<h2 class=\"hh2\">The Main Purpose of Wetsuits &amp; Drysuits<\/h2>\n<div class=\"columns-2 w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-8 w-col w-col-6\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-11\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section1-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section1.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"main-text col\">Perhaps the biggest difference between wetsuits and drysuits are their capabilities. The main purpose of a wetsuit is to keep you warm in the water. In order to achieve this, the suit is made neoprene, a rubber like matreial that is designed to create a layer of water between your body and the wetsuit itself. This layer is then regulated by your body temperature to keep you warm for the duration of your activity. In order for this method to be successful, wetsuits have to fit tightly. This tight fit also enables you to move more comfortably through the water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-7 w-col w-col-6\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-11\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section2-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section2.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"main-text col\">Unlike a wetsuit, where it allows water in, a dry suit is entirely waterproof. A surface drysuit is usually made from 3 or 4 layer breathable &amp; waterproof fabric and is designed for watersport activities you undertake on the surface. Diving drysuits differ from surface drysuits and are usually made from neoprene or thick rubber. This, along with its various seals and zippers, prevents any water from getting inside. As they are looser than wetsuits, you can keep warm by wearing insulated clothing underneath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2.png 940w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block\">\n<h2 class=\"hh2 brown\">Why Do I Need a Wetsuit?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-8 w-col w-col-8\">\n<p class=\"main-text left black\">If you are taking part in an activity that requires you to spend a long period of time in the water, then a wetsuit is the best option. They are specifically designed to let some water in which remains trapped and gets heated up by your body, keeping you warm at a variety  temperatures. Because of their thermal abilities, you&#8217;ll only need to wear a thin swimsuit underneath. Depending on the time of year and the temperature of the water you will need to decide between a 3mm, 4mm or 5mm wetsuit. Although providing some buoyancy a wetsuit should never be worn instead of a buoyancy aid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-7 w-col w-col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-9 _1\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Product1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 33vw, 313.3333435058594px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Product1-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Product1.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"917\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1-p-500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1-p-800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1.jpg 940w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block _1 _2\">\n<h2 class=\"hh2\">Why Do I Need a Drysuit?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-8 w-col w-col-7\">\n<p class=\"main-text left\">Drysuits are a looser fit and allow more freedom of movement than wetsuits. They are a popular choice for kayaking, dinghy sailing and RIB driving. Whilst they don&#8217;t necessarily keep you warm, they will keep you dry. Designed to last, drysuits are made using waterproof materials. In order to stay warm, you will need to wear thermal layers underneath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column-7 w-col w-col-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-9 _1\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Product2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 42vw, 391.66668701171875px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Product2-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Product2.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"917\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider2.png 940w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block\">\n<h2 class=\"hh2 brown\">Water Sports Activities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"columns-3 w-row\">\n<div class=\"column-12 w-col w-col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section3.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 32vw, 286.66668701171875px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section3-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section3.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column-11 w-col w-col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section4.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 32vw, 286.66668701171875px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section4-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section4.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"column-13 w-col w-col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section5.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 991px) 32vw, 286.66668701171875px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section5-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Section5.png 800w\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">Whilst wetsuits offer optimum performance in the water, drysuits work best for jetskiing, kayaking, kitesurfing, and sailing.<br \/>\n&#x200d;<br \/>\nIf you are surfing or bodyboarding, then a wetsuit is for you. Wetsuits are also a great choice for open water swimming, SUP boarding, and wakeboarding. Whether you&#8217;re after <a class=\"link-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/mens-wetsuits-c-7_229.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">men&#8217;s wetsuits<\/a>, <a class=\"link-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/womens-wetsuits-c-7_230.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">women&#8217;s wetsuits<\/a>, or <a class=\"link-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/kids-wetsuits-c-7_356.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid&#8217;s wetsuits<\/a>, you can choose from a wide range of sizes and styles.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1-p-500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1-p-800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayuig\/newig\/coastwatersports\/02\/Divider1.jpg 940w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block _1 _2\">\n<h2 class=\"hh2 last\">Summer or Winter?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text footer\">Whether you are conquering the waves in summer or embarking on a freezing cold deep water dive during the winter, there are plenty of options on the market.<br \/>\n&#x200d;<br \/>\nWetsuits come in a variety of styles to suit every season. If it&#8217;s summer, a short wetsuit that&#8217;s between 2-3mm is perfect for those warm sunny days. During the winter season, you will require a full body wetsuit with a thickness of 4-6mm.<br \/>\n&#x200d;<br \/>\nThe good thing about drysuits is that they can be worn most of the year except on those really sunny hot days. This means that you won&#8217;t have to buy a different suit for each season. Instead, you&#8217;ll have to layer up with comfortable thermal wear underneath. In winter, you can wear warmer clothing under your drysuit and adapt it as the weather shifts through the seasons. For kid&#8217;s drysuits, always make sure that your child has appropriate thermal under clothing so that they don&#8217;t get too cold.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2 last\">Further Reading<\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text footer\">Checkout our guide on <a class=\"link-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/blog\/wetsuit-layering-a-guide-for-sailors-and-kayakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wetsuit Layer Systems<\/a> and also our guide on <a class=\"link-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/blog\/sailing-this-winter-top-tips-for-keeping-you-or-your-kids-warm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">staying warm when dinghy sailing in the winter<\/a><br \/>\n&#x200d;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wetsuits Vs Drysuits Wetsuits Drysuits Main Purpose: &#x200d;To keep you warm in the water whilst allowing water to get 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