Wetsuit Jackets

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I like them. New, they are like a straight jacket to remove but after a couple surfs it’s easier but I’m also not a fat person.

def keep me warmer than a rash guard wjen the water is warm but there is a breeze.
 

Duffy LaCoronilla

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surfapotomus

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You had me at Isurus. I think my local has some I can try on.
 

urchined

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Jul 20, 2019
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I’m a big fan of them. Keep you way warmer. Best I’ve had was an O’Neil with a small 1/4 zip on the low back. Made on/off basic.

Now I’ve got this. It’s decent but a bit hard to get off.

 
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waxfoot

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An other vote for the O'Neill here. Excellent top with a elastic strong tightener thingemebop on the bottom.
 

MathDebater

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I've got an excel with a 1/4 zip and smooth skin that I like a lot. Perfect for summers here. But the smooth skin is more sensitive and after 3 seasons it's starting to get torn up from peeling it on and off.
 

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I've had a patagonia R1 wetsuit jacket that's held up well for about 6 yrs, and it's only just now beginning to get stretched out
 

rowjimmytour

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I have an older oneil zipperless. Love it.

One word of caution on bigger days. They can get pulled over your head and drown you. There is a little sting loop that ties to your bird shorts string. Use it.
Ditto I have reactor top no technobutter kinda hard to get on sometimes need help from wife but also harder to pull up and I never use loop to trunk ties.