Wetsuits
O'Neill Reactor II Shorty 2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
64,95 € 57,95 €Manera Seafarer 5mm Back Zip Wetsuit
269,95 € 144,95 €O'Neill Reactor 3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
119,95 € 109,95 €O'Neill Reactor Shorty 2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
49,95 € 46,95 €O'Neill Reactor 2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
59,95 € 56,95 €O'Neill Reactor Shorty 2mm Back Zip Wetsuit
84,95 € 69,95 €Rip Curl Omega 4mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
119,95 € 89,95 €O'Neill Reactor 3mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
89,95 € 83,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Short
37,95 € 34,95 €Dakine Quantum 5mm Back Zip Wetsuit
199,95 € 129,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Longsleeve Top
59,95 € 49,95 €Mystic Star Junior 3/2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
129,95 € 79,95 €iSUP + Wetsuit Package
From 337,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
409,95 € 299,95 €O'Neill Bahia 3mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
159,95 € 144,95 €Manera X10D Neo Top 2mm Wetsuit
159,95 € 139,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak 3/2+ Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
359,95 € 309,95 €O'Neill Epic 5mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
244,95 € 144,95 €O'Neill Epic 4mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
234,95 € 154,95 €O'Neill Youth Epic 4/3 Back Zip Full Wetsuit
159,95 € 124,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
369,95 € 309,95 €O'Neill Ninja 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
269,95 € 239,95 €O'Neill Psycho Tech 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
459,95 € 229,95 €Manera Seafarer 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
329,95 € 199,95 €Mystic Star Shorty Junior 3/2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
89,95 € 54,95 €O'Neill Reactor Shorty 2mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
89,95 € 68,95 €O'Neill Epic 3/2 Back Zip S/S Wetsuit
219,95 € 174,95 €O'Neill Epic 5mm Back Zip Wetsuit
244,95 € 169,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Short Long Womens Wetsuit Top
52,95 € 48,95 €Manera X10D Meteor 5mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
439,95 € 349,95 €Manera Seafarer 3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
239,95 € 149,95 €Manera X10D Meteor 3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
419,95 € 389,95 €O'Neill Epic 4mm Back Zip Wetsuit
234,95 € 149,95 €Mystic Star 5mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
279,95 € 184,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Short Sleeve Wetsuit Top
49,95 € 44,95 €Dakine Quantum 5mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
219,95 € 139,95 €Dakine Mission Hooded 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
389,95 € 199,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Long Sleeve Youth Wetsuit Top
42,95 € 37,95 €O'Neill Epic 6mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
299,95 € 249,95 €Dakine Mission Hooded 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
389,95 € 289,95 €Mystic Star Shorty Kids 3/2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
69,95 € 42,95 €Mystic Star Kids 3/2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
109,95 € 64,95 €Manera Wetsuit Package
From 140,95 €Mystic Star Kids 5/4mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
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Wetsuits - What to Know
Wetsuits are tight-fitting garments made from a stretchy rubber material called neoprene. They are specifically constructed to provide protection against the effects of water. However, wetsuits also offer sun protection and shield skin from scratches and abrasion.
How does a wetsuit work? Contrary to popular belief, wetsuits are actually not waterproof. Instead, they just allow a thin layer of water inside the suit, which is then warmed by your body. This provides insulation against the water and air temperature. The neoprene thickness and quality are also important factors determining the warmness of the wetsuit. For example, 4/3 wetsuits constitute a good compromise between warmth and mobility, being thicker on the torso (4mm) and thinner on the arms and legs (3mm).
Wetsuits come in many styles with varying sleeve lengths, zips, and seaming. Furthermore, you can find women’s wetsuits, men’s wetsuits as well as kids’ wetsuits that take the different body types into account.
How Do I Choose a Wetsuit?
The most important factors when choosing a wetsuit are the sport you will use the wetsuit for, the water temperature, and the zip placement. Both the wetsuit type and thickness depend on the water temperature and the water sport. If you are into different wind sports or planning to perform water sports in cold temperatures, choose a cold water wetsuit with a thickness of 4 mm or more. You should also favour fullsuits or hooded wetsuits in these cases.
For warmer water conditions, pick a summer wetsuit with short sleeves, like a spring suit or a pure shorty, or a Long John if you need to constantly use your arms. As for the zipper placement, choose chest zips for colder water temperatures and the highest performance demands. This is because they typically let in less water than back or front zippers. The only negative is that it is a bit trickier to get into the suit. But once you are used to it, you’ll never turn back. And, remember to also pick a wetsuit according to your gender, height, and age - the latter especially if buying a kids’ wetsuit.
Take Good Care of Your Wetsuit
If you take good care of your wetsuit, you can use it for many years. There are some easy tips on how to prolong the lifespan of your suit. One of the simplest ways is to be extra careful when getting in and taking off your wetsuit. If you pull your wetsuit too hard, mesh, lining or seams can get torn.
Storing is another important aspect that can increase the durability of your wetsuit. Remember to always store the suit away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. To make sure that the suit dries correctly, do it in two stages. First, hang it on a plastic or non-metal hanger inside out and then after, do the same but right-side-out.
You can find more information on how to pick a wetsuit from our extensive Buying a Wetsuit Guide.