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Wetsuit Thickness & Temperature Guide

How to pick the appropriate waterwear for the right conditions.

Green Hat Kiteboarding-Woman Wearing an ION Amaze Wetsuit

Sum of Water &

Air Temp (F)

Wetsuit

Thickness

Recommended

Wetsuit Type

Recommended

Wetsuit Type

Seal Type

>160°

N/A

Rashguard

Rashguard

N/A

145°-160°

0.5 mm - 2/1 mm

Top / Shorty

Top / Shorty

N/A

130° - 145°

2 mm - 3/2 mm

Springsuit / Full Suit

Springsuit / Full Suit

Flatlock

115° - 130°

3/2 mm - 4/3 mm

Full Suit / Beanie

Full Suit / Beanie

Sealed

100° - 115°

4/3 mm - 5/4/3 mm

Full Suit / Beanie

+ Gloves + Boots

Full Suit / Beanie

+ Gloves + Boots

Seal and Toped

85° - 100°

5/4 mm - 5/4/3 mm

Full Suit / Beanie

+ Gloves + Boots

Full Suit / Beanie

+ Gloves + Boots

Seal and Toped

<85°

6/5 mm +

Full Suit / Beanie

+ Gloves + Boots

Full Suit / Beanie

+ Gloves + Boots

Seal and Toped

These are general temperature guidelines. Additional considerations are:


*Wind speed

*Individual sensitivity to cold

*Activity/Skill level


**Specific Brand recommendations may differ**