However, it seems the Hyperfreak Fire only comes in “4/3+” which has an extra half millimeter of neoprene, making it a 4. If you like spending time in open waters, in a professional capacity or otherwise, this suit is almost a must, especially if you care about the environment. Made with recycled ocean plastics and features 550 pre-programmed locations with precise tide, sun and moon data.

The super-stretchy limestone neoprene, combined with our warmest internal lining from chest to knee, provides great insulation without restricting movement. We use high-quality materials and timeless design to deliver warm, long-lasting kit, perfect for northern hemisphere surfing. This wettie is a bit of a badass, designed with the surfing pro in mind rather than the casual beginner. Manera, Billabong, and Quiksilver just announced their own Yulex wetsuit lines, which sounds promising as a potential industry-wide shift towards better materials. In this review, I’ve made sure to point out when a suit fits particularly bad, or particularly well.It doesn’t matter if it’s the stretchiest and warmest suit in the world, if the fit isn’t right, you will not enjoy wearing it. Surfing and swimming right through a British winter used to be the kind of thing only serious diehards would contemplate, but improved wetsuit technologies now make it more than possible for everyone to enjoy aquatic adventures all year round. My only complaint is that the lining on the shoulders and arms is a bit rougher than other suits I tested. A wetsuit with an integrated hood is a good idea for the deepest winter, but it makes the suit less suitable for autumn or spring sessions when you’ll likely be surfing with the hood down, making the wettie more prone to flushing.

Some wetsuits on this list prioritize stretch, some prioritize warmth, and others try to strike a happy medium. Surfers who are constantly paddling can choose a thinner suit, and those who find themselves sitting and waiting for waves would probably prefer a thicker suit. Perfect for you if: You’re a regular surfer who needs a wetsuit you can wear mid-spring all the way through to autumn. More recently, innovative and eco-conscious brands such as Finisterre, Patagonia and Picture Organic have been developing and using new technology and fabrics like plant-based yule rubber and EicoPrene, which are made mostly from organic materials mixed with recycled neoprene. Another upgrade for the Furno Warmth is the Glideskin neoprene neck- this is a very stretchy and comfortable type of neoprene.From Mirage Core recycled fabric, these trunks are lightweight and have quick-dry properties for post-surf comfort. A lightly fleeced, quick-drying lining covers the inside of the wetsuit to provide extra comfort and warmth. However, it's a super suit, and the latest E4 neoprene is brilliantly stretchy and so easy to don while the furry lining was arguably too hot for some of the sunnier days on the water in the UK, but we're not complaining. The ¾ length makes it easier to get on and off than a full-leg length suit, making it especially well-suited for triathlons. For the benefit of hardcore stats nerds out there, I also took note of the weight of each suit, wetsuit fit, additional features, and sustainable manufacturing.

At Ocean Beach, a thinner suit can help keep my arms fresh as I battle the lines of whitewater to reach the outside. It felt like the suit was made for someone a lot shorter, and with a smaller chest than me, which I wouldn’t have expected based on how most other mediums fit me.Born in Cornwall and built for rough waters, it's the perfect jack-of-all-trade wettie, ideal for swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding or anything else you might want to use it for.

Not far above that sits limestone neoprene (also referred to as Yamamoto neoprene) which uses calcium carbonate from limestone instead of crude oil. It’s a bit too small to fit my electric key fob in its KGUARD case, not a problem on other suits with the lower-leg pocket. Long and short alternatives help cater for a variety of body shapes but every manufacturer is different. They understand that surfing should be fun, and I see more and more of their wetsuits in the lineup all the time. If the wetsuit was even slightly cheaper or a bit stretchier, I would have definitely given this the edge as “best high-performance suit” over the Quiksilver Highline.Here in Northern California, a 4/3 wetsuit is the go-to, year-round suit, but dedicated winter surfers or those who run cold might choose a 4. That said, if you want the ultimate surfer's suit just like the pros, then this is definitely the one for you, surfing the bleeding edge of technology – there's literally nothing else out there like it. g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. The suit felt incredibly tight around the chest, and the kneepads were mostly on my lower thighs rather than my knees.