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What does a wetsuit do?

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Answer:

it retains your body heat

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What do wetsuits do?
They retain the body's surface temperature.
What is the difference between a diving wetsuit and a surfing wetsuit?
nothing
Why are wetsuits warm?
Because the wet suit keeps cold water from getting to your skin. The wet suit is a skin tight suit.
What are wetsuits used for?
A - keeping you warm. They trap a thin layer of water between you and the wetsuit, which your body wams up. So, although they let a little water in, it's better than no wetsuit. Depending on water...
What are wetsuits made out of?
Neoprene