Getting the layer right under neoprene

Leggings solve the worst part of getting into a wetsuit: the fight from ankle to thigh. A smooth compressive layer lets neoprene glide up your legs instead of catching on damp skin, and it saves your knees on a rough shore entry. Worn on their own in warm water, they cover the shins and thighs and cut chafing from a wetsuit or a kayak seat. The waistband sits high so it does not roll when you kick. Prefer a single piece? Look at the women's dive bodysuit.