BARE Arctic 7mm Women's Step-In Hooded Shorty Wetsuit

Best For

• Cold-water recreational scuba diving
• Adding thermal insulation over a full-length wetsuit
• Divers seeking additional warmth around the torso and head
• Boat and shore diving in cooler water conditions
• Divers who prefer an integrated hood and front-zip entry

Not Ideal For

• Warm tropical diving where additional insulation is unnecessary
• Divers seeking a standalone full-length wetsuit
• Customers who prefer a separate hood rather than an attached design

Key Features

• 7mm N2S High-Density Neoprene: Provides substantial insulation around the torso and upper thighs for additional cold-water protection.
• Integrated 7mm Hood: Adds thermal protection around the head and neck without requiring a separate hood.
• Vented Hood Design: Allows trapped air to escape for improved underwater comfort.
• 5mm Skin-In Face Seal: Helps minimize water exchange around the face opening.
• Step-In Hooded Shorty Construction: Sleeveless design with short legs provides additional core insulation while leaving the arms unrestricted.
• Heavy-Duty PK Front Zipper: Vertical front zipper makes the garment easier to put on and remove.
• Internal Zipper Sealing Flap: Helps reduce water circulation through the zipper area.
• Armor-Flex Shoulder Protection: Reinforced shoulder areas help resist abrasion from diving equipment.
• Arm Opening Seals: Help reduce water entry around the shoulders and upper arms.
• Double-Glued Secure-Lock Stitching: Reinforced seam construction supports durability and helps limit water penetration.
• Layering Design: Intended to increase thermal protection when worn with a full scuba diving wetsuit.

Specifications

• Brand: BARE
• Model: Arctic
• Product Type: Step-in hooded shorty wetsuit / thermal layering vest
• Gender: Women's
• Body Thickness: 7mm
• Hood Thickness: 7mm
• Face Seal: 5mm skin-in neoprene
• Material: N2S high-density neoprene
• Color: Black / Navy
• Entry: Heavy-duty PK vertical front zipper
• Zipper Protection: Internal sealing flap
• Seam Construction: Double-glued Secure-Lock stitching
• Shoulder Protection: Armor-Flex reinforcement
• Hood: Integrated and vented
• Coverage: Sleeveless torso, upper thighs, head, and neck
• Recommended Use: Thermal layering for cold-water scuba diving

Fit & Sizing

The BARE Arctic Women's Hooded Shorty is designed to fit closely around the torso and upper thighs while accommodating a full wetsuit underneath. Its sleeveless construction allows additional thermal layering without adding material around the arms.

Refer to BARE's women's wetsuit sizing chart when selecting your size. When layering over another wetsuit, ensure the combined fit does not restrict breathing, circulation, or movement.

Use Cases

• Adding insulation over a full wetsuit during cold-water dives
• Providing additional warmth around the head, neck, and torso
• Cold-water boat and shore diving
• Supplementing an existing scuba diving exposure protection system

What's Included

• One BARE Arctic 7mm Women's Step-In Hooded Shorty Wetsuit with integrated hood

Not Included

• Full-length wetsuit for layering
• Gloves or dive boots
• Scuba diving equipment

FAQs

Is the BARE Arctic a vest or a shorty wetsuit?
BARE identifies this style as an Arctic Vest, but its construction is more accurately described as a sleeveless hooded shorty. It features short legs, an integrated hood, and a full-length front zipper.

Is this designed to be worn over another wetsuit?
Yes. The Arctic is intended to provide additional thermal insulation when layered over a full wetsuit.

Does the hood have a face seal?
Yes. The integrated 7mm hood features a 5mm skin-in neoprene face seal to help reduce water exchange.

Does this wetsuit have shoulder reinforcement?
Yes. Armor-Flex shoulder protection helps resist abrasion from scuba diving equipment.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after each dive, paying attention to the front zipper, hood, face seal, and shoulder reinforcements. Allow the garment to air dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Inspect the zipper, seams, and neoprene seals regularly for wear. Avoid excessive pulling when donning or removing the hooded shorty, and store in a cool, dry place according to BARE's wetsuit care recommendations.

Expert Insight

The BARE Arctic 7mm Women's Hooded Shorty is a useful thermal layering option for divers who need additional warmth without replacing their existing full wetsuit. By concentrating extra neoprene around the torso, upper thighs, head, and neck, it provides added insulation while maintaining freedom of movement through the arms. The front-zip design and integrated hood make it a practical accessory for colder dive conditions.

Return Policy

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