A comfortable wetsuit with the right amount of protection will make any good dive even better. Our 2018 scuba diving Gear Buyers Guide will help you find the best scuba diving wetsuit or shorty that fits your diving style.

Bare’s top-of-the-line wetsuit features the brand’s innovative Celliant fabric lining that reflects body heat back to the diver to maximize warmth. And it’s not just included in the torso, but also in the legs and arms. Flexibility elements include stitch-free welded seams, seamless underarms and ergonomic patterning. It’s available in 16 sizes.

The Velocity maximizes fit and comfort with the Progressive Full-Stretch system that strategically positions thick neoprene where you need warmth and thinner neoprene where you want flexibility. The result, combined with BARE’s Celliant thermo-reactive lining and oversize wrist and ankle seals, is a steamer designed to keep you comfortable for longer periods.

Beuchat’s Alize is made of supple Elaskin X6.4 neoprene assembled with flatlock seams. This combination creates a dive suit that’s comfortable against the skin, provides improved freedom of movement for the shoulders, and stretch in the chest area for easier breathing. Smooth rolled edges at the wrists and ankles make for easier donning and prevent water entry.

Stay warm and cozy while diving tropical waters with the semi-dry Alpha Pro 3 mm. The neoprene is soft and elastic, and the Dry Stretch plush lining is super comfortable and dries quickly. The asymmetrical G-Lock front zipper is virtually watertight and makes easy work of donning and doffing. Custom fitting is available.

Offering the same high-quality stretchy neoprene exterior, open-cell neoprene double cuffs and Dry Stretch plush interior lining as the Alpha Pro 7 mm, but with thinner neoprene for more temperate water diving, the Alpha Pro 5 provides excellent thermal protection. The G-Lock front zipper is 93.75 percent watertight, helping keep most of the cold water out.

Rugged durability, superior elasticity and affordability are the hallmarks of the Pentagon. This well-built wetsuit is the first of Cressi’s new NeoPro-fit line and shows a great deal of attention to detail in its features, including an anatomical neck closure that adds comfort and a flap inside the rear zipper that blocks water entry.

Made of premium 3 mm neoprene for maximum insulation, the WS80 uses high-stretch material under the arms and in the lower back, providing a diver with unrestricted range of motion. A rear zipper and zippers at the ankles and wrists make the suit easy to get on and off, and cushioned kneepads protect both the suit and knees.

In a continuing effort to contribute to a healthy planet, Scubapro offers the dive industry’s first “green” dive suit. Made with low-impact, recycled materials and innovative manufacturing methods, the Everflex is a comfortable suit that’s easy to don and doff with no zippers and offers unbelievable range of motion.

The Sport 2.5 mm is an ultra-comfortable suit designed for the tropics. It is the perfect choice for divers looking for dependable thermal protection in a wetsuit that’s easy to put on and take off, is stretchy and comfortable, fits like a second skin, and looks stylish. Anti-abrasion material on the knees adds to the suit’s durability.

Seac’s flagship wetsuit is constructed of Yamamoto 38 super elastic neoprene that features a honeycomb structure for optimal warmth and flexibility. The steamer has dry fiber inner lining, Aquastop double cone system zip seals on wrists and ankles and anti-abrasion material in high-wear areas on the shoulders, knees and lower legs for added durability.

New for 2017, the Libera is cut anatomically from high-quality 3.5 mm Yamamoto neoprene to create a body-friendly fit. Performance features include Powertex kneepads, Aquastop smoothskin wrist and ankle seals, and a specially designed injection-hook Velcro neck closure to avoid damage to the suit’s lining and stitching.

The spearfishing camouflage pattern on this suit increases a hunter’s chance of success. Anatomically cut panels in Yamamoto neoprene increase its flexibility and Aquastop seals on the wrists and ankles improve warmth. The top secures with a double toggle closure and the pants have Powertex knee pads.

The successor to the popular Playa front-zip shorty, the Playa Flex 3/2 mm has the same convenience and second-skin fit, but with new Flex panels for greater comfort and freedom of movement. The mix of 3 and 2 mm material makes donning and doffing easier, and the anatomically cut suit is available for men and women — at a great price.