Getting cold in the water is the main reason why our dives get cut short. Check out these top suggestions from our spearo team for staying warm in the water this winter! See all our cold weather recommendations here.
Click here to read our full guide: Stay warm and dive for longer
Need advice? Contact us at enquiries@spearfishing.co.uk, pick up the phone – 01726 213290 or catch us on Messenger!
Add an extra layer:
Cressi Core Base Layer 2.5mm Neoprene Vest
£69.99
2.5mm neoprene under vest for wearing under any type of wetsuit.
Internally and externally lined for durability and ease of fitting.
Perfect for diving in colder climates and adding extra warmth without the stiffness of wearing a thicker wetsuit overall.
Escape the weather…
Moray Storm Chaser Hooded Poncho
£64.99
The Moray Storm chaser is designed for you to escape the weather. A heavy duty water proof outer and a toweling inner will protect you from the elements.
- Built in front pocket
- Built in hood
- Tough water proof rip stop outer
Warm + very tough:
Kevlar socks
from £49.99
Our shop manager Chris has been using these for the past couple of years now, and this was his initial review:
“These are the most durable socks I’ve ever worn, I’ll usually burn through a pair of socks within a couple of months. I’m currently 4 months in and these are still going strong. The 5mm’s fit well and are plenty warm enough, even for UK winters!”
5mm or 7mm
Jak Boeno Thermoskin Dark Wetsuit
From £269.99
Thermoskin wetsuits tailored by Jak Boeno are ultra-stretchy, compression resistant and toasty warm.
The legendary Jak Thermoskin wetsuit, top of the line Yamamoto39 Japanese Neoprene keeps you warm and comfy at an unbeatable price.
Great for any time:
Salvimar zip hoodie
£34.99
A cosy zip hoodie to keep you snug on colder days from Salvimar, made with 190g/m2 100% Cotton.
Top tips on staying toasty:
- Because of compression resistance, a spearo suit will allow you 6 to 8 hours of diving, vs. 45 – 90 mins in a surf suit.
- Old suits compress over the years and may offer less warmth.
- A two-piece wetsuit keeps you warmer by doubling the neoprene over your core.
- Many spearos go for a 5mm wetsuit and sometimes switch to a 7mm jacket in winter – but we do sell thicker suits if cold is more of an issue for you.
- Green neoprene is a warmer choice for dives up to 15/20m. Denser neoprene is better for deeper dives. Smoothskin or sandwich suits are great for combatting windchill on boat dives.
- Suits are warmer when they fit well. Some brands fit certain body types than others and custom suits give the perfect fit.
- Pissettes keep you warmer by keeping liquid out of your suit.
- A vest under your suit can add 2 to 2.5mm of warmth.
- Shorts over your suit can add another 2.5mm of warmth.
- You won’t lose much dexterity by switching to a 5mm glove and the psychological benefits can be huge.
- There are a few extra considerations for women, such as choosing high waist trousers over Long Johns.
Click here to read our full guide: Stay warm and dive for longer