I can’t wrap my head (or wallet) around some of the wetsuit prices out there. Ive had such mixed results with suits that i cant justify the risk of spending $500, $600, $1000 on a suit. Top line O’Neals, xcel drylock, Isurus, patagonia, etc.
So what’s the best of the bargain brands? Hyperflex, Buell, Needs, Vissla? Why are their suits only1/2 to 2/3rds the price? Who’s the warmest? Who’s the most flexible?
I try to stay loyal to hyperflex because im an NJ guy but I cannot say ive ever been blown away by their suits. I currently have a 5/4 Voodoo by hyperflex and it's warm, but not really flexible. If there is any current in the lineup to battle i get out of the water because my arms wear out so fast. Although to be fair, that may be my disdain for 5 mils in general, and not the fault of hyperflex at all. Maybe it’s just nature of the beast that are 5 mils, Not sure. Also, Ive not tried the Vyrl series.
So what’s the best of the bargain brands? Hyperflex, Buell, Needs, Vissla? Why are their suits only1/2 to 2/3rds the price? Who’s the warmest? Who’s the most flexible?
I try to stay loyal to hyperflex because im an NJ guy but I cannot say ive ever been blown away by their suits. I currently have a 5/4 Voodoo by hyperflex and it's warm, but not really flexible. If there is any current in the lineup to battle i get out of the water because my arms wear out so fast. Although to be fair, that may be my disdain for 5 mils in general, and not the fault of hyperflex at all. Maybe it’s just nature of the beast that are 5 mils, Not sure. Also, Ive not tried the Vyrl series.