Wetsuits
Dakine Quantum 3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
179,95 € 154,95 €Rip Curl Omega 4/3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
169,95 € 114,95 €Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 2/2 L/SL Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
79,95 € 54,95 €Dakine Quantum 5mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
199,95 € 149,95 €O'Neill Epic 4mm Back Zip Wetsuit
234,95 € 169,95 €O'Neill Epic 3mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
219,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb 6mm Hooded Chestzip Womens Wetsuit
449,95 € 359,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 6mm Hooded Chest Zip Wetsuit
629,95 € 379,95 €Mystic Star 5mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
299,95 € 209,95 €O'Neill Reactor Long John 2mm Front Zip Wetsuit
85,95 € 78,95 €O'Neill Epic 5mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
164,95 € 159,95 €Mystic Brand Longarm Shortleg 3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
179,95 € 124,95 €O'Neill Epic 3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
199,95 € 124,95 €Manera Seafarer Neo 1mm Wetsuit
99,95 € 67,95 €Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5mm Hooded Chest Zip Wetsuit
379,95 € 219,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak Youth 4mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
234,95 € 209,95 €Dakine Cyclone 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
409,95 € 329,95 €Manera Seafarer 5mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
269,95 € 159,95 €Dakine Mission 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
329,95 € 299,95 €Dakine Mission Hooded 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
389,95 € 319,95 €O'Neill Epic 3/2 Back Zip S/S Wetsuit
219,95 € 184,95 €Manera Seafarer 5mm Back Zip Wetsuit
349,95 € 189,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Long Sleeve Youth Wetsuit Top
42,95 € 40,95 €Mystic Voltt 5/4/3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
559,95 € 379,95 €Dakine Mission 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
339,95 € 319,95 €O'Neill Ninja Youth 4mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
189,95 € 114,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 5mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
419,95 € 229,95 €Mystic Brand Shorty 3mm Backzip Wetsuit
119,95 € 77,95 €Dakine Mission Hooded 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
389,95 € 219,95 €Mystic Voltt Hooded 6mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
589,95 € 399,95 €O'Neill Ninja Youth 5mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
199,95 € 154,95 €O'Neill Ninja 5mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
229,95 € 164,95 €O'Neill Blueprint 5mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
509,95 € 469,95 €ION Element 4/3mm Back Zip Men Wetsuit
219,95 € 144,95 €Mystic Lunar Longarm Shorty 2/2mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
159,95 € 124,95 €Mystic Lunar Longarm Shorty 2/2mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
159,95 € 81,22 €Mystic Dazzled 5/3mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
349,95 € 249,95 €O'Neill Reactor Shorty 2mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
49,95 € 34,95 €O'Neill Epic 5/4 Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
229,95 € 184,95 €Manera X10D Meteor 4mm Hooded Chest Zip Wetsuit
469,95 € 289,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
419,95 € 249,95 €Mystic Star 5mm Back Zip Wetsuit
279,95 € 199,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak Hooded 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
359,95 € 299,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 4/3mm Chest Zip 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.