The Great Unbiased Wetsuit Review Thread

[Oceanslide]

have prob posted this before; but will restate.

Hyperflex is the best bang for the buck IMO.
im in the water 3-5 days a week, low to upper 50s yr round and really dig their hooded 4/4. on my 3rd and will be getting another one for the coming winter They last just as long or longer than my drylocks ever did and like the hyperflex suits better.

I wanted to try a ss full based on your rec, but none available in my size. Will have to revisit in the future.

 

[CutnSnip]

Good first impression from my new Need Essentials 4/3 "Liquid Taped Thermal Chest Zip" suit. LT fit is perfect for me at 6'3, 193. The neck comes up pretty high and the wrists and ankles are really tight, all of which suggests that it's going to avoid flushing. Unlike other 4/3s I've tried, this one has 4mm rubber with lining from the chest down through the legs. That's also a design feature that will make it warm, I hope. Let's see how she performs this winter. I'm sensing this is a great value at $265.

i just got my second need essentials suit a couple months ago. the top of the line 3/2 thermal yad yada. for socal i think they are more than fine. the 4/3 thermal did me good this past winter and i'll definately get a second season out of it. so far this 3/2 is toasty and feels pretty good for the dawn patrols. not sure id be singi ng the same tune in places where it gets actually cold but for socal - not sure ill ever buy another suit.

 

[bluengreen]

Glad it works for you. First surf and this thing is flushing like crazy through the neck. I also feel that cold water seeping in through the butt and low back area like Toobz experienced.

 

[freeride76]

Anyone got an opinion on this?

VYRL LS Back Zip Spring - Hyperflex Wetsuits

The VYRL Series is a result of 1000’s of hours of research and testing and a breakout in materials and wetsuit design. Featuring a new strain of Quantum Foam neoprene which is ultra light weight, and feverishly warm. Minimal seam design combined with insanely stretchy rubber create a performance...

hyperflexusa.com

 

[doc_flavonoid]

Anyone got an opinion on this?

VYRL LS Back Zip Spring - Hyperflex Wetsuits

The VYRL Series is a result of 1000’s of hours of research and testing and a breakout in materials and wetsuit design. Featuring a new strain of Quantum Foam neoprene which is ultra light weight, and feverishly warm. Minimal seam design combined with insanely stretchy rubber create a performance...

hyperflexusa.com

my opinion based on the chart, is there sizing is whacked.

wheres a 6-1 180 guy supposed to go with this sh!t

 

[casa_mugrienta]

Anyone got an opinion on this?

VYRL LS Back Zip Spring - Hyperflex Wetsuits

The VYRL Series is a result of 1000’s of hours of research and testing and a breakout in materials and wetsuit design. Featuring a new strain of Quantum Foam neoprene which is ultra light weight, and feverishly warm. Minimal seam design combined with insanely stretchy rubber create a performance...

hyperflexusa.com

China:

Hypper Sporting Goods Co., LTD.

Import records:

Import Records: henderson sport group

Import customs records filed with Customs and Border Patrol for Henderson Sport Group

import.report

 

[Swallow Tail]

China:

Hypper Sporting Goods Co., LTD.

Import records:

Import Records: henderson sport group

Import customs records filed with Customs and Border Patrol for Henderson Sport Group

import.report

I’ll take em over any of the big brands made where ever da fck, ALL-DAY-LONG.

If you hate China, go somewhere else I guess. N throw out your iPhone as well.

 

[menobrah]

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my opinion based on the chart, is there sizing is whacked.

wheres a 6-1 180 guy supposed to go with this sh!t

I Had a 4mm vyrl and the thing was a suit of armor, was not stoked

 

[need 4 speed]

Reunion quiver complete 2mil LS/SS, 3/2, and 4/3 ( 2 mil and 4.3 are 2023 Yamamoto)
Check them out, super nice suits. Price on par with Big Box top of the line. Made in Japan

 

[jkb]

^ This is how you do it.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

N4S fvcks. And rides women's beach cruisers

 

[sushipop]

^ This is how you do it.

 

[ZeeHawk]

I've been surfing in Xcel Drylocks for probably 15+ years. Was getting tired of the increasingly poor craftsmanship on them The new suit is definitely lighter and super comfy to paddle in but I have to say it's not nearly as warm as a Drylock. I got cold after about an hour and a half and even just walking down the beach to the break, I could tell it's just not as warm of a suit. The flexibility comes with a price.

Kinda disappointed for $500 (no deals on O'neils) , but still a winner for flex and ease of entry/exit. Just not the warmth I was hoping for. Will probably be my warmish winter day suit. Probably great with water temps in the high 40s and some sun out just not the freezing offshore nor'easter suit I was hoping for. Next time maybe a 6/5 from someone as the 5/4 O'Neill feels like a 4/3 Xcel. Glad I still have a relatively new Drylock in the closet. The seams leak a bit in the balls but it's still overall warmer in the upper body.

Thanks for this post! Pretty much my winter conditions and you've answered my questions. I got an Infinity 5/4 3 years ago and did well the first season and a half but then limped through the last season with lots of leaks. Even still, it hasn't left me out in the cold. I was thinking Psychotech but warmth is important for those low teens morning sessions. Might have to grab a new Xcel.

 

[jkb]

Thanks for this post! Pretty much my winter conditions and you've answered my questions. I got an Infinity 5/4 3 years ago and did well the first season and a half but then limped through the last season with lots of leaks. Even still, it hasn't left me out in the cold. I was thinking Psychotech but warmth is important for those low teens morning sessions. Might have to grab a new Xcel.

@ZeeHawk aren't you in Japan?

You have access to so many amazing, well built wetsuits.

 

[i_ride_spinnaz]

for real, if you live in Japan and you're wearing american brand suits you're doing it wrong. I wish we had easier access to all the dank rubber they've got over there.

 

[ZeeHawk]

@ZeeHawk aren't you in Japan?
You have access to so many amazing, well built wetsuits.

I am, and there are lots of great suits. I'm a real fan of Dove suits. Materials and craftsmanship are second to none, The Mad Tailor is insane. https://dovewet.com/mad_tailor/

I can get a custom suit and be pretty stoked BUT $1,500 stoked. There's some stock sizes but I'm not quite stock size out here. I've tried to save up but give at the $500 mark since I can get a decent suit and 3 years or so out of it. Not sure what I'd do if I snagged my $1500 suit on a stick on the way to surf.

 

[need 4 speed]

@ZeeHawk might have a look @reunionwetsuits

 

[ZeeHawk]

for real, if you live in Japan and you're wearing american brand suits you're doing it wrong. I wish we had easier access to all the dank rubber they've got over there.

It's some high grade dank sh*t for sure. But high grade comes at a high price. See my previous post.

 

[casa_mugrienta]

It's some high grade dank sh*t for sure. But high grade comes at a high price. See my previous post.

Are they charging Japanese customer more than American customers?

 

[i_ride_spinnaz]

I am, and there are lots of great suits. I'm a real fan of Dove suits. Materials and craftsmanship are second to none, The Mad Tailor is insane. https://dovewet.com/mad_tailor/

I can get a custom suit and be pretty stoked BUT $1,500 stoked. There's some stock sizes but I'm not quite stock size out here. I've tried to save up but give at the $500 mark since I can get a decent suit and 3 years or so out of it. Not sure what I'd do if I snagged my $1500 suit on a stick on the way to surf.

Always wanted a Dove suit, or a Bewet, but the ordering process is too confusing for me. I have an Airtight from Japan that is an amazing suit, but it's on its last legs