Wetsuit 3 mm

Many water sports activities can be practised all year round, but if you do them in Ireland, you'll need some extra equipment if you don't want to do them only in the summer months. In this category you'll find 3 mm wetsuits that can extend your activity calendar for 3-4 months. This is especially true if you're an open water swimmer, love snorkelling or are passionate about paddleboarding.

The right wetsuit thickness makes a difference

There are many reasons to wear a wetsuit. Especially if you love water sports activities that require long periods of time in the water. As a rule of thumb, water temperatures below 22 Celsius require a wetsuit if you're going to be in the water for more than 10 minutes. This time limit decreases the colder the water is.

With a 3 mm wetsuit, you will be able to handle water temperatures from 12-20 Celsius, which would be the warmest half of the year in Ireland. Therefore, you will also be able to enjoy SUP or ocean swimming from spring to autumn, which is always much better than just July and August.

With a 3 mm wetsuit, you'll be able to stay warm whether you're above or below the water. The advantage of a wetsuit is that it forms a protective layer that is heated by your own body heat. This creates a barrier between your skin and the water's lower temperature.

However, it is important to mention that a wetsuit that is too thick can overheat the body. Therefore, it is also critical to choose the right thickness as you can get a wetsuit in 5 mm and a wetsuit in 7 mm.

Almost all wetsuits are made of neoprene, which consists of rubber, polyester and air bubbles embedded in the fabric. This provides good thermal insulation and a bit of buoyancy.

Choose the wetsuit you need

A 3 mm wetsuit is ideal for most water sports activities practised in Ireland. Especially paddleboarding and snorkelling in the months from spring to autumn. They will provide you with the right thermal insulation, while also offering excellent mobility.

You will therefore also feel more free when SUPing or snorkelling in the water surface. However, you should be aware that they don't cover your hands, feet, or head. So if you tend to freeze those parts of your body, we recommend neoprene hoods, neoprene gloves or neoprene socks. Additionally, a pair of SUP shoes is a great idea if you love paddleboarding.

If you're going to use your 3 mm wetsuit for snorkelling, we'd also recommend a good diving mask, a nice snorkel or a full snorkelling kit. Then you can be dressed just right for your next trip on or in the water.

Buy your 3 mm wetsuit here at Watery.ie

Here at Watery.ie we love all kinds of water sports, and if we can do them for more than 2 months a year with the right equipment, we're all-in. That's why we also know how important it is to have the right equipment for the purpose, and here a wetsuit is the alpha and omega.

With a 3 mm wetsuit, you are guaranteed to be able to do most water sports activities, even when the water temperature is below 15 degrees. If you have any questions or need advice and guidance to find the 3 mm wetsuit you need, our customer service is ready to help you. Of course, you also get a number of customer benefits:

• Free shipping on orders over €79
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM

This way you can be sure to get exactly what you need without any worries.