drysuit
Sealed diving garb
A drysuit is a waterproof garment that seals at the neck, wrists, and ankles to keep the wearer completely dry.
Unlike wetsuits, which allow water against the skin and rely on body heat to warm it, drysuits trap air for insulation and are worn with separate thermal layers underneath.
Used primarily for diving, kayaking, and cold-water activities: You'll want a drysuit for ice diving.
Synthetic rubber polymer
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
- sealsAquatic whiskered mammals
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
zippers · valves · inflator · dump valve · latex · silicone · waterproof · watertight
Portable underwater breathing gear
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- underwaterBelow the surface
- regulatorDevice maintaining steady output
fins · mask · rebreather · technical · cave diving · wreck diving · nitrox · halocline
Clothing worn beneath others
- hoodAttached head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- base layerInnermost worn garment
insulation · fleece · socks · suspenders · repair kit · talc
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
surfing · kiteboarding · windsurfing · paddleboarding · swift water · cold water · immersion · capsize
Figurative enthusiasm killer
- ice divingUnderwater exploration beneath frozen surfaces
- polarOf extreme latitudes
- arcticOf extreme northern cold
- contaminated waterImpure liquid with pathogens
neoprene
Synthetic rubber polymer
gaskets · zippers · valves · inflator · dump valve · latex · silicone · waterproof · watertight · laminate
scuba
Portable underwater breathing gear
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- underwaterBelow the surface
regulator · fins · mask · rebreather · technical · cave diving · wreck diving · nitrox · halocline · marine
undergarment
Clothing worn beneath others
base layer · insulation · fleece · socks · suspenders · repair kit · talc
kayaking
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
rafting · surfing · kiteboarding · windsurfing · paddleboarding · swift water · cold water · immersion · capsize
cold water
Figurative enthusiasm killer
- ice divingUnderwater exploration beneath frozen surfaces
- polarOf extreme latitudes
- arcticOf extreme northern cold
donning
To put on clothing
squeeze · venting · inflation · trim · mobility · flexibility · maintenance · storage · leak test · field repair
- garmentsgarment, robe, gown, robes, dress
- one-piecesbodysuit, jumpsuit, leotard, onesie, romper
- safety gearhard hat, hi-vis vest, safety helmet, safety vest, reflective vest
- waterproofwaterproof, water resistant, water repellent, watertight, impermeable
- scuba divingscuba, regulator, BCD, scuba diving, fins
- action gearskateboard, snowboard, surfboard, wakeboard, longboard
drysuitwetsuit
Insulating garment for water
wet suit · skin diving · swimsuit · spring suit · rash guard
drysuitswimsuit
Garment for the pool
bikini · swim trunks · boardshorts · speedo · skinny dipping