Wetsuit Shorts

One of the most versatile wetsuit pieces one can own is wetsuit shorts.  This garment has the appearance of skin tight shorts and are made out of neoprene, the same material traditional wetsuits are made from.  They are comfortable, warm, flexible, and attractive in appearance.  They are perfect for a variety of water sports activities, not just scuba diving.  They are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, wake boarding, and others.  These shorts can even be worn in other activities that are situated near the water such as volleyball and others.  These comfortable shorts are  so versatile that they should be included in everyone's dive gear collection.

Neoprene shorts are not expensive at all.  They retail from $30 to $70, depending on what brand and features you are looking for.  Don't think you have to spend a lot of money to get a great product though.  In many cases the lesser expensive brands are just as nice as the more expensive brands.  They are available for both men and women alike and even kids have plenty of brands to choose from.

Neoprene shorts are not to be confused with other wetsuit styles such as the shorty wetsuit or farmer john wetsuit.  The shorty wetsuit is a full torso wetsuit that also covers the upper arms and upper legs.  The farmer john wetsuit covers the upper and lower legs and most of the torso.  The farmer john wetsuit gets its name because it resembles the bibbed overalls worn by farmers.

A high end example of the garment is the 2mm O'Neill Hammer Wetsuit Shorts, which retail for $59.95.  This brand and style is very comfortable since the neoprene is only 2mm thick.  Full wetsuits typically use 5mm neoprene.  The O'Neill Hammer is perfect for warm weather water activities or even for use as an extra layer of insulation beneath a wetsuit.  Brands such as the O'Neill Hammer make excellent swimming wetsuits and can be worn by itself as swimming apparel or beneath men's swimming trunks.

An affordable example for women is the Liquid Peace 3mm Neoprene SuperStretch Wetsuit shorts.  These great neoprene shorts retail for only $23 and feature 3mm neoprene, seven panels for high mobility, and an adjustable waist drawstring.  This just goes to show that you don't have to spend a lot of money to find great, durable water sports apparel.

Clearly, neoprene shorts are perfect for a wide variety of outdoors and water sports.  And since they are so affordable, you might want to consider buying more than one.