We did our research much more thoroughly than any of our competitors. What we know, and what you need to know is, according to USAT regulations, there is no limitation as to the thickness of wetsuit rubber. That’s right, there is no limit. This has been the case for more than 20 years. This means the common misperception that the limit is 5mm does not apply to almost all races in the USA and to many races worldwide. De Soto is the first company in the world to offer what is now indisputably the fastest and most buoyant wetsuit in the world!

We have developed a wetsuit that contains Yamamoto #39 –SCS rubber with panels of 2mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 10mm thickness in specific locations to maximize speed, flexibility, and ease of removal, while keeping you warm without overheating.

Water Rover Bibjohn

• 2mm: Our most flexible rubber is found on the bibstraps and body, on both front and back, to the crotch. This thin rubber helps keep the body from over-heating in warmer waters.
• 10mm: We put the thickest rubber right where you need the most buoyancy: the outer hips and legs, where the largest muscles and bones in the body are found. 10mm runs all the way down the leg.
• 5mm: These special panels simplify the donning and removal of the Water Rover. They run along the back of the leg, from just above the knee, to the bottom of the elliptical leg opening, allowing entry and exit from the water as easy any other wetsuit.