Do WET SUITS come in different colors?
Please tell me...
I was watching Shark shows on Discovery last night & was wondering why most people wear the wet suits that resemble the same colors as the sea lions?
If they were white or brighter, would that attract the sharks just as well?
What are the benefits/ advantages of wearing a certain color or disadvantages?
I am very curious.
So far on the net, I could only find dark colored material wet suits.
Thanks in advance!
I just found this, but nothing notes a certain color to be an attraction to predators. Someone HAS to have info on this somewhere.
"Be aware that black or dark colors absorb solar radiation which is benifitial in the early-late seasons but uncomfortable during the hot summer and Indian summer months."
wet suits come in many colors. there is no 1 color that attracts sharks more than others mostly becuase their eye site is so poor.when they look up they see mostly shapes, it was believed at one time that sharks preffered yellow. those suits were commonly known as yum yum yellow
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yes they do come in different colors, but mostly the body of the wet suit is black/navy. I think there is a reason for that though. Check out this wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetsuit
References :
http://www.divers-discount.com/viewprod.cfm?&DID=1&CATID=84&objectgroup_ID=534
http://www.scubadiscounters.com/catalog/-c-8.html?src=overture
yes you can get them in lots of colors
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yes, there are also 2 toned patterns
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Yes, just like any sport type of clothing, they come in multiple colors and styles, just look up your local Dive Shop and browse, or browse on the net.
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wet suits come in many colors. there is no 1 color that attracts sharks more than others mostly becuase their eye site is so poor.when they look up they see mostly shapes, it was believed at one time that sharks preffered yellow. those suits were commonly known as yum yum yellow
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