Wetsuits
ION Seek Core Semidry 3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
259,95 € 194,95 €Manera ALT Meteor Front Zip 4mm Wetsuit
689,95 € 579,95 €Manera Junior Seafarer Groms 4mm Front Zip Wetsuit
254,95 € 189,95 €Mystic Brand Shortarm 3mm Backzip Wetsuit
169,95 € 109,95 €Manera Seafarer Neo 1mm Neoprene Top
114,95 € 74,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 4mm Front Zip Womens Wetsuit
519,95 € 409,95 €Rip Curl Thermopro Shorts
31,95 €O'Neill Bahia 1.5mm Womens Leggings Neoprene Trousers
84,95 € 78,95 €O'Neill Epic 5/4 Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
229,95 € 184,95 €Picture Bonnie LS 2mm Womens Wetsuit
139,95 € 99,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 5/4mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
509,95 € 349,95 €Picture Ocean 1.5 Hybrid Wetsuit
109,95 € 79,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak Youth 5mm Chest Zip Kids Wetsuit
244,95 € 219,95 €Mystic Lunar Short John 2/2mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
109,95 € 76,95 €Picture Equation 3mm Flex Skin Chest Zip Wetsuit
319,95 € 279,95 €Manera Xtend 4mm Front Zip Wetsuit
529,95 € 428,95 €Mystic Star 5mm Chest Zip Wetsuit
299,95 € 189,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak 4mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
369,95 € 329,95 €Mystic Majestic 4mm Back Zip Wetsuit
409,95 € 279,95 €Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5mm Hooded Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
349,95 € 299,95 €Mystic The One 4/3mm Zipless Wetsuit
369,95 € 239,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb 3/2mm Zipless Wetsuit
399,95 € 359,95 €O'Neill Youth Epic 4/3 Back Zip Full Wetsuit
159,95 € 139,95 €O'Neill Hyperfreak 2mm Chest Zip Wetsuit Wetsuit
229,95 € 209,95 €Rip Curl E-Bomb 4mm Zipless Wetsuit
299,95 € 229,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb 6mm Hooded Chest Zip Wetsuit
529,95 € 399,95 €Manera Magma Meteor 5mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
429,95 € 389,95 €Mystic Gem Hooded 6/4/3mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
569,95 € 379,95 €Mystic Star Kids 5/4mm Back Zip Kids Wetsuit
169,95 € 119,95 €ION Amaze Long Jane 1.5mm Womens Wetsuit
159,95 € 109,95 €Mystic Dazzled 5/3mm Double Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
349,95 € 219,95 €Manera Xtend 4mm Back Zip Wetsuit
549,95 € 448,95 €Rip Curl Thermopro Womens Wetsuit Top
44,95 € 32,95 €Manera Seafarer 5mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
339,95 € 249,95 €Manera Seafarer Hybrid 2mm SL Chest Zip Wetsuit
219,95 € 149,95 €Rip Curl Flashbomb Heat Seeker Hooded 5mm Zipless Wetsuit
629,95 € 449,95 €O'Neill Psycho Tech 6mm Chestzip Hooded Wetsuit
529,95 € 429,95 €Manera Seafarer Neo 1mm Wetsuit
99,95 € 67,95 €Massive 3mm Womens Wetsuit
59,95 €Manera Seafarer Hybrid 2mm SS Chest Zip Wetsuit
274,95 € 149,95 €Picture Bonie 2mm Springsuit
144,95 € 99,95 €O'Neill Psycho Tech Hooded 6mm Chest Zip Womens Wetsuit
419,95 € 379,95 €Picture Fluid 4mm Back Zip Womens Wetsuit
299,95 € 149,95 €O'Neill Epic 4mm Back Zip Womens 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.