A common complaint among divers is "BCE" (BCD chafing), where the rough edges of a vest rub the armpits raw. The H2OGems scuba top features reinforced underarm gussets. The rubberized "Gems" texture on the shoulders acts as a grip pad, preventing your tank vest from sliding around, which significantly reduces chafing over a 2-hour dive session.

If you are looking for high-quality scuba tops, industry leaders include:

: A proper scuba top should be snug to prevent water from flushing through, which takes away body heat, but not so tight that it restricts breathing.

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