5 mm wetsuit recommendations

[Luca Brasi]

I need a new 5 mm wetsuit. The reviews I read on numerous websites seem overly positive. They rarely give a bed review! I like my Henderson 7 mm but would be happy to hear new options and opinions

 

[shurite7]

The reality today is no manufacturer, at least mainstream ones, holds a significant advantage over anyone. Hendersons Greenprene is the latest “new” thing, but it isn’t a big advantage over others.

The most significant factor you need to take into consideration is fit and comfort; that can’t be stressed enough. Trying wetsuits on will help. Also, you’ll generally find the higher end wetsuits tend to be more comfortable, warmer, and longer lasting. Nonetheless, try them on before buying. Years ago I heard the phrase, ‘if one gripes a little while putting it on he/she is on the right track’. A good/properly fitting wetsuit can be a challenge or at least annoying to put on.

Bare, Henderson, Scubapro, Aqualung, O’Neal, and Body Glove make nice wetsuits. Bare and Henderson seemed to have a wide range of sizes to fit those who don’t fit into the three body types fitness centers tend to label. Scubapro tends to fit better for those with slim or average builds.

 

[scubadada]

I have a Henderson Thermoprene Pro 5 and 7 mm full suit. They both fit well, are easy to don, and are quite warm. My 3mm suit wore out and I bought a Greenprene. It is easier to put on and warmer than my Thermoprene Pro. It is a little bit more buoyant.

 

[USMC0842]

I have a Henderson thermoprene 5mm. I like it a lot. I don’t think it’s bad at all to do put it on and off.

 

[Barnaby'sDad]

I have a Henderson Thermoprene 3mm, a Thermoprene Pro 5mm, a Henderson 3mm short of some variety.

I prefer the Thermoprene pro over the Thermoprene (the Pro is a bit more stretchy), but both are good wetsuits.

I’m kicking myself for not going ahead and ordering a Thermoprene Pro 7mm. I’ll be using my 5mm this weekend if I can’t find a previously pissed in 7mm to rent at the quarry.

 

[Altamira]

I am one of those somewhat hard to fit people, and for the past eleven years, I have used Bare wetsuits exclusively. I have a Bare Elastek in 3 and 5mm, and now have a 3 and 5 mm Reactive. With their wide range of sizes, I found the perfect fit on the first try using Bare's wetsuit size chart. I also really like the quality and durability of the Bare products, and have no affiliation or financial interest in the company.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I am one of those somewhat hard to fit people, and for the past eleven years, I have used Bare wetsuits exclusively. I have a Bare Elastek in 3 and 5mm, and now have a 3 and 5 mm Reactive. With their wide range of sizes, I found the perfect fit on the first try using Bare's wetsuit size chart. I also really like the quality and durability of the Bare products, and have no affiliation or financial interest in the company.

+1 another Bare fan. I love my 5mm Reactive.

 

[ibj40]

+1 another Bare fan. I love my 5mm Reactive.

+2 still another BARE fan. I have a 5mm Velocity and wouldn’t trade it for another.

It fit right out of the box, very accurate to their sizing chart.

 

[ontdiver]

IMHO, the best one is usually the one that fits and that addresses your diving environment. That said, I have several BARE suits and a Henderson as well. Happy with all of them.

 

[Tool Belt]

Love my Waterproof