abstract:A wetsuit is a garment, usually made of foamed neoprene, which is worn by surfers, divers, windsurfers, canoeists, and others engaged in water sports, providing thermal insulation, abrasion resistance and buoyancy. The insulation properties depend on bubbles of gas enclosed within the material, which reduce its ability to conduct heat.
So,I said,'Sure.'" The Denver resident bought a board and wetsuit, and embarked on a surfing journey from Southern California down the coast of Mexico.
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He had donned a second wetsuit to fight the cold, but his teeth still chattered uncontrollably.