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Lauren

Lauren has been turning words into blog posts for Wetsuit Wearhouse since 2014. She learned to surf for the first time ever in Costa Rica but she gravitates more towards SUP. You can almost always find her doing something outdoors or in her hammock swing reading a good book.

Posts by Lauren

why wetsuits lose warmth
  May 14th, 2025

Why Do Wetsuits Lose Warmth?

Wetsuits are a surfer’s, diver’s, and paddler’s best friend — designed to keep you warm by insulating your body in chilly waters. But over time, many notice something strange: the same...
wetsuit color warmth
  April 28th, 2025

Does Wetsuit Color Matter For Warmth?

When it comes to wetsuits, fit and wetsuit thickness are usually the first things people think about for staying warm. But what about color? Does wetsuit color matter for warmth? In short, yes...
diving in contaminated water
  April 2nd, 2025

Contaminated Water Diving: Things To Consider

When you think of diving, you probably envision clear, tropical waters, right? But what about diving in murky, polluted, or hazardous...
penetration diving
  March 23rd, 2025

What Is Penetration Diving?

Penetration diving is an advanced form of SCUBA diving where divers enter enclosed or overhead environments. These are environments such as shipwrecks, caves, or ice-covered waters. Unlike...
what is muck diving
  March 21st, 2025

What is Muck Diving?

If you’ve ever wondered what lurks beneath the seemingly murky, sandy, or silty bottoms of the ocean, muck diving might just be the adventure you’re looking for! Unlike traditional reef...
technobutter 4
  February 27th, 2025

What Is O’Neill’s Technobutter 4 Technology & How Does It Enhance Wetsuit Performance?

If you're serious about your wetsuits,...
smoothskin neoprene
  February 20th, 2025

What Is Smoothskin Neoprene & How Does It Differ From Standard Neoprene?

Whether you're new to the wetsuit world or this ain't your first rodeo, you may have come...
why do divers shower after each dive
  February 13th, 2025

Why Do Divers Shower After Each Dive?

If you’ve ever watched divers step out of the water and immediately head for a shower, you might have wondered—why do divers shower after each dive? The answer is simple: it helps regulate...
can you scuba dive with a cold
  February 3rd, 2025

Can You SCUBA Dive With a Cold?

Sniffles or congestion got you down and out? If you're hoping to dive and explore the depths of the underwater world, it's natural to wonder whether a cold should keep you out of the water. The...
surfing wetsuit for scuba diving
  January 31st, 2025

Can I Use My Surfing Wetsuit For Scuba Diving?

If you own a surfing wetsuit, and are interested in diving, then you might be wondering if it can double as a SCUBA diving wetsuit option. The...
How Long After SCUBA Diving Can You Fly?
  January 13th, 2025

How Long After SCUBA Diving Can You Fly?

SCUBA diving opens a gateway to explore the wonders of the underwater world, but it comes with rules—especially when it comes to flying afterward. The short answer to “How long after diving...