I have been diving in the shorts version of these XSPAN pants for a couple of years and have really enjoyed them. There are a couple of features that make them super comfortable for warm water diving. First, they are not as binding and confining as a 3mm traditional wet suit which I love because wet suits (especially full wet suits) make me feel claustrophobic. These provide nice protection against stings and scrapes when paired with a long-sleeved dive top of similar weight (I wear a Lava...skin). The pants are very high-waisted, which means that if you are going with the two-piece dive suit like I do, if/when your top moves around upon entry or while diving, you still have full coverage. The picture actually shows how far these pants go up in the back, as you can see. I am a short woman of 5'3 and ended up having the pant altered in length, but they are true to length for a unisex pant. It was well worth it to have them shortened to a point where they overlap the top of my booties but don't bunch up or have to be tucked in or rolled up.
A word of warning on thermal protection. I recently dove in these pants+Lavaskin in 78 degree waters in Belize and found myself getting cold a few times. If you are at all cold natured, these will likely not provide enough thermal protection even in warmer water. I am not sensitive to cold and have dived in XSPAN shorts plus a rash guard many times in 82 degree water and was comfortable. Those 4 degrees make a big difference.
These pants are durable, comfortable and functional. I would highly recommend for WARM water diving if you are a person who shuns the traditional wet suit and desires modest thermal protection with adequate surface coverage against possible stings or scrapes.
Whatever your water activates take you layering is the key to warmth. Neo-Sport recognizes this need and fulfills the requirement with its XSPAN line of products. The exclusive XSPAN material is ultra-soft and comfortable to wear, that's why Neo-Sports uses 100% 1.5mm XSPAN with 250% 4-way super-stretch foam neoprene rubber in the construction of this great pair of pants. When worn under an exposure suit it will increase heat retention by slowing down water exchange and adding an additional thermal barrier layer.
The EXSPAN 1.5mm Pants can also be used as a standalone water sports garment when minimal thermal protection is required or protection from sun and critters are an issue. Either way the XSPAN Pants will do the job and more. When worn under an exposure suit the flat lock stitched seams create a smooth interior and exterior for added comfort and durability. To properly secure the XSPAN 1.5mm Pants they come equipped with an off centered barrel lock cinch shock cord waist band. The flat lock stitched seams mean when worn under an exposure suit you won't look like the B&O Railroad runs up and down your legs at the end of your water activities. The Neo-Sports Pants are available in multiple sizes and colors.
NeoSport Unisex Xspan Pants Size Chart