Try taking our Wet Suit Test to check your knowledge of wet suits. No Grades. Just for fun.

20 BASIC WET SUIT QUESTIONS

1. What is wet suit material?
a. Closed-cell neoprene
b. Open cell foam
c. Sponge rubber

2. Which is more important for a wet suit to be
     more effective?
a. The thickness of the neoprene
b. The fit of the wet suit
c. Color

3. Who needs wet suit protection more?
a. Children
b. Older individuals
c. Slim individuals
d. Tolerance varies by individual

4. How is the Wet Wrap different for a traditional wet suit vest?
a. Has a wrap-around design
b. Uses more neoprene
c. Easier to put on and take off.
d. All the above

5. The greatest heat loss in water is through the head.
a. True
b. False

6. How much faster does our body lose heat  in water than in air?
a. Same
b. Twice as fast
c. 25 times faster
d. 100 times faster

7. The ideal water temperature for a multi-purpose pool is
a. 82 degrees
b. 85 degrees
c. 90 degrees
d. No single water temperature pleases everyone

8. A vest is effective in slowing overall heat loss in moderate water temperatures
    despite exposed arms and legs.
a. True
b. False

9. Most people know that wet suits and vests are worn for warmth.
a. True
b. False

10. Most people understand how wet suits and vests keep you warm.
a. True
b. False

11. The more vigorous your water activity, the less heat you lose.
a. True
b. False

12. When were "modern", neoprene wet suits developed?
a. 1920's
b. 1950's
c. 1960's

13. A wet suit vest is generally intended for use in water temperatures above 65°.
a. True
b. False

14. A full ¼" wet suit provides sufficient floatation to keep an individual afloat,
      but does not provide life jacket protection.
a. True
b. False

15. The Wet Wrap® provides some floatation, but not nearly enough to protect
       a non-swimmer.
a. True
b. False

16. A t-shirt  is not very effective in slowing heat loss because it
a. Lacks the insulating properties of neoprene
b. Soaks up too much water
c. Doesn't fit tight enough .

17. On the average, people are more tolerant of  becoming cold in aquatic
       activities that non-aquatic activities because:
a. They like the feeling of being chilled
b. The can't afford a wet suit vest
c. They are accustomed to getting out of the water if they get too cold.

18. The Wet Wrap®, WaterPants™, and WaterShirts™ are designed for water exercise
       and aquatic therapy and are not suited for other sports such as diving, sailing,
       or water skiing.
a. True
b. False

19. A dry suit
a. Has nothing to do with the water.
b. Is similar to a wet suit except people stay dry.
c. Is worn primarily in sailing where people don't normally need to get wet.
d. Is another name for a survival suit

20. If the Wet Wrap® was made of thicker neoprene, it would keep a person warmer.
a. True
b. False

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