Maintaining body temperature is important when diving. Even relatively warm water may cause mild hypothermia during extended dives. Research performed by the US Navy clearly shows that a reduction of the body temperature by 0.5-1.0 0C causes a reduction of the mental capacity by 10-20% !

The obvious solution is isolation from the surrounding water by using a dry suit and various layers of under garments depending on temperature conditions. Today’s dry boat suits are often bulky and heavy compared to wet suits and require special training why divers in warm water often hesitate to use them.

The new Flexisuit from Poseidon combines the flexibility, weight and manoeuvrability of a wet suit with the insulation of the dry suit. It is manufactured using a specially developed neoprene combining high strength, stretch and temperature insulation with comfort. The result is a suit with a slim design thus reducing the air movement, can take one or more layers of undergarments and provide the flexibility of a wet suit.

On the back, forearms and over the knees the material is reinforced with Kevlar to withstand wear and tear. The suit has a front zip to enable the diver to open and close without assistance. The sealing in neck and wrists are made of a special soft, stretchy neoprene.

Flexisuit does not come with heavy rubber boat boots common on ordinary dry suits. Instead the suit is equipped with Kevlar reinforced socks with a thin and strong sole. This provides for an unmatched mobility when swimming and fits all fins.

Flexisuit is available in sizes from XS to XXXL and can also be specially adjusted to nearly all body forms or sizes by special order. We can also change sealing to latex if requested. A range of accessories are available to fit the Flexisuit such as a rock marine boot, a boat hood and several types of gloves supplier, all as innovative as the suit itself.

”I have never before used a dry suit being this comfortable” says Stian Olsvik, a rescue diver from the Fire Department in Ålesund, Norway. “The manoeuvrability over as well as under the surface match any wetsuit and the suit feels warmer compared to almost all dry suits I have ever used”.