Wetsuits
Mystic Brand Shorty 3mm Backzip Womens Wetsuit
99,95 € 89,95 €Manera Seafarer 4mm Back Zip Wetsuit
259,95 € 149,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb Fusion 5mm Hooded Zipless Wetsuit
629,95 € 479,95 €Mystic Marshall Longarm Shorty 3mm Front Zip Wetsuit
279,95 € 219,95 €Manera Seafarer Neo 1mm Wetsuit
99,95 € 67,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Longsleeve Top
59,95 € 47,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 4/3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
569,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
409,95 € 259,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak Youth 4mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
234,95 € 209,95 €O'Neill Ninja Youth 5mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
199,95 € 174,95 €Mystic Voltt Hooded 6mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
589,95 € 399,95 €Manera Seafarer 5mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
269,95 € 159,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak Hooded 5mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
399,95 € 319,95 €O'Neill Epic 3/2 Back Zip S/S Wetsuit
219,95 € 179,95 €Mystic Brand 3/2mm Back Zip Wetsuit
179,95 € 129,95 €Mystic Voltt 5/4/3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
559,95 € 379,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak Hooded 5/4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
369,95 € 299,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb 6mm Hooded Chestzip Womens Wetsuit
449,95 € 399,95 €Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 2/2 L/SL Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
79,95 € 54,95 €Mystic Star 5mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
299,95 € 199,95 €Mystic Dazzled 5/3mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
349,95 € 289,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
419,95 € 249,95 €Mystic The One 3/2mm Zipless Wetsuit
359,95 € 229,95 €O'Neill Epic 3mm Back Zip Wetsuit
199,95 € 124,95 €ION Element 4/3mm Back Zip Men Wetsuit
219,95 € 144,95 €O'Neill Blueprint 5mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
509,95 € 429,95 €Manera Seafarer 4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
329,95 € 194,95 €O'Neill Ninja Youth 4mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
189,95 € 149,95 €Picture Equation 4/3 Flex Skin FZ Womens Wetsuit
329,95 € 228,95 €Manera Magma Baselayer 0.5mm Wetsuit
99,95 € 93,95 €O'Neill Bahia 3mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
159,95 € 144,95 €O'Neill Thermo-X Long Sleeve Youth Wetsuit Top
42,95 € 34,95 €Massive 3mm Junior Wetsuit
49,95 € 31,95 €Mystic The One 5/3mm Zipless Wetsuit
379,95 € 239,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 5mm Hooded Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
519,95 € 329,95 €ION Seek Core Semidry 3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
259,95 € 194,95 €O'Neill Epic 4mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
234,95 € 184,95 €Rip Curl Thermopro Womens Wetsuit Top
44,95 € 32,95 €O'Neill Epic 5/4 Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
229,95 € 184,95 €Rip Curl E-Bomb 4mm Zipless Wetsuit
299,95 € 279,95 €Manera Seafarer Neo 1mm Neoprene Top
114,95 € 79,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 4mm Front Zip Womens Wetsuit
519,95 € 469,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb Heat Seeker Hooded 5mm Zipless Wetsuit
629,95 € 569,95 €Mystic Star Kids 3/2mm 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.