Kids Wetsuit Pants

Protection, Warmth and the Right Fit

For kids learning to ski, wakeboard or ride a tube, falls come thick and fast — and hitting the water at speed forces water hard against the body. A pair of neoprene wetsuit pants is the simplest protection against that, shielding the lower body from the high-pressure rush of a fall. It’s the first thing to put a child in once they’re being towed, ahead of warmth or anything else. Warmth is the other big reason. Kids lose heat far faster than adults and stop having fun the moment they’re cold, so a neoprene short keeps them comfortable and on the water longer — especially early and late in the day or through the cooler months. A thicker 3mm pant is warmer for colder water; a lighter 1mm short suits warmer days and a bit of protection without much bulk. Fit is what makes them work. A wetsuit pant should be snug, not loose — a baggy pant lets water flush through and does less to protect or warm. Size to the child now rather than buying big to grow into, since a loose fit defeats the point. We stock boys and girls cuts, and the sizing on each product helps you match to your child’s height and weight. Rinse them in fresh water after every use, especially after salt or chlorine, and dry them out of direct sun so the neoprene lasts for the next kid in line. Waterskiers World stocks Williams, Wing and Rip Curl. Browse the range online or visit the Brisbane store.