Wetsuit Buyers Guide 2014/15

This year we feature wetsuits from 12 different wetsuit brands: Xcel, West, Roxy, Rip Curl, Quiksilver,

Patagonia, O’Neill, Matuse, Hyperflex, Hurley, Body Glove, and Billabong. Each wetsuit features a

description, available thicknesses, estimated price, and most of the time also intended water

temperature, but for this we recommend you rather check out our temperature guide. Enjoy your cold

water sessions…

XCEL

Xcel Revolt

About: XCEL Revolt is an ultra-premium fullsuit featuring all new TDC Thermo Dry Celliant. In addition,

XCEL Revolt has exclusive material and seam innovations that provide advanced performance, warmth,

and stretching.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: 46°F-64°F

Price: $390 – $470

Infiniti X2

About:XCEL INFINITI X2 is a wetsuit that is equipped with a watertight front system and all new TDC

(Thermo Dry Celliant), Xcel’s warmest wetsuit lining ever, in the front and back torso. In addition, the

ultra-premium materials and seams in the Infiniti X2 deliver warmth and stretch in all conditions.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4mm hooded, 6/5mm hooded

Water Temp: 46°F-64°F

Price: $320 – $400

Drylock

About: XCEL DRYLOCK is the most advanced full suit featuring Smart Fiber Technology that recycles your

body heat into infrared energy for greater warmth, faster recovery, increased endurance, and enhanced

overall performance.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: 51°F-64°F

Price: $485 – $500

Drylock Hooded

About: XCEL DRYLOCK HOODED is winter wetsuit that has everything you need to keep warm on cold

days. Features 100% lightweight super stretch neoprene for maximum flexibility. Additionally, XCEL

DRYLOCK HOODED is the only fullsuit series with a 100% waterproof zipper, and Xcel’s technology, stitch-

free, the most durable, maximum all-way stretch seam construction available.

Thickness: 4/3mm hooded, 5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: 46°F-55°F

Price: $525 – $560

WEST

Nitro Chestzip

About: West Nitro Suit is an wetsuits are constructed from 100% West Gen.3 Ultraspan Neoprene with

GBS seams, and a Red Poly Pro chest panel. With Red Poly Pro on the chest, S-Foam a super light

neoprene, and a seamless lower back, the Nitro is a great suit at the right price.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: 59°F-72°F

Price: $99 – $120

Lotus backzip

About: West Lotus Back Zip Long Sleeve is a wetsuit that is equipped with a few extra/different features

to help keep water out which includes the Batwing and a Forte Collar Closure. In addition, utilizing S-Foam

super light neoprene and seamless lower back, wearing the Lotus will make you feel as though you’re

surfing in boardshorts.

Thickness: 2/2mm

Water Temp: 59°F-72°F

Price: $229 – $259

Lotus ladies backzip

About: West Lotus Back Zip Long Sleeve for ledies is a wetsuit that is equipped with a few extra/different

features to help keep water out which includes the Batwing and a Forte Collar Closure. In addition,

utilizing S-Foam super light neoprene and seamless lower back, wearing the Lotus will make you feel as

though you’re surfing in boardshorts.

Thickness: 2/2mm

Water Temp: 59°F-72°F

Price: $229 – $259

Edge backzip full

About: Edge Back Zip is a wetsuit that has a unique design. In addition, Edge is constructed from 100%

West Gen-4 neoprene with GBS seams and gives you the freedom of the EDGE range of wetsuits – West’s

most flexible suits.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: 54°F-72°F

Price: $245 – $299

ROXY

Roxy Syncro 4/3 backzip

About:Roxy Women’s Syncro 4/3 GBS Back Zip Wetsuit is a wetsuit that has been upgraded with a

thermal smoothie chest panel and bio fleece thermal lining.

Thickness: 4/3mm

Water Temp: 54°F-66°F

Price: $147 – $155

Roxy Kassia 3/2 backzip

About: Kassia is a special line of Roxy wetsuits designed by Kassia Meador. Colorful and stylish. This

3/2mm wetsuits features Lite neoprene, glued and blind stitched seams, and a short back zip with

Hydroshield water barrier.

Thickness: 3/2mm

Water Temp: 59°F-72°F

Price: $170-$250

Roxy Cypher 3/2 chestzip

About: Roxy Cypher 3/2 chest zip features hydrolock seam seal and bio fleece thermal lining on the front

and back panel. It is made out of FN Lite neoprene.

Thickness: 3/2mm

Water Temp: 57°F-70°F

Price: $300

RIP CURL

Rip Curl Flash Bomb

About: RIP CURL FLASH BOMB ZIP FREE is a wetsuit that is the ultimate in performance, warmth and

unrestricted flexibility. Easy entry and exit with the elimination of the bulk and weight of a zipper. 100%

E4 with E4 Flash lining from the chest down and 3 internal E4 taped seams. The world’s fastest-drying

wetsuit, now available in a zip-free model.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: depends on thickness

Price: $359 – $399

Rip Curl Flash Bomb Plus Chest Zip

About: RIP CURL FLASH BOMB PLUS CHEST ZIP is a wetsuit that has titanium airlock e4 in the front and

back torso, supplying increased reflective heat absorption. The suit also includes e4+ action panels, e4

flash lining, and the all-new e4 aquaban plus seams offering a thinner and lighter seam seal.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: depends on thickness

Price: $499 – $579

Rip Curl Flash Bomb Chest Zip

About: The 3x sima image award-winning flash bomb holds less water and dries quicker, allowing for

more comfort and more surfs. The key features of this suit include e4 flash lining from the chest to ankles,

e4 upper body, and thinner and lighter aquaban plus seams.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5.5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: depends on thickness

Price: $419 – $459

Rip Curl E-Bomb Chest Zip

About: The ultimate super stretch performance wetsuit, the e bomb features 100% e4 with e4+ action

panels through the back and underarms for unrestricted flexibility.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: depends on thickness

Price: $319 – $339

QUIKSILVER

Quiksilver Syncro

About: High-end features at a budget price. Gbs (glued and blindstitched) seams. Available in a back zip

and chest zip model.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4/3mm

Water Temp: 48°F-65°F

Price: $145 – $185

Quiksilver Pyre

About: The pyre wetsuit is all about warmth at a value. Using the same f’n lite neoprene as the high-end

cypher and ignite models, you also get the added features of lfs (liquid flex seam) seal as well as thermal

smoothie chest panels, which are lined with previous year’s high-end bio fleece thermal jersey.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4/3mm

Water Temp: 42°F-65°F

Price: $195 – $215

Quiksilver Ignite

About: Innovative zipperless entry design is possible through the use of new f’n lite neoprene. The stretch

of the neoprene allows for entry into the suit without the use of a zipper.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: 55°F-65°F

Price: $240 – $250

Quiksilver Cypher

About: QUIKSILVER CYPHER is the ultimate combo of warmth and flexibility. The new F’N Lite neoprene is

16% lighter than competitor neoprenes. New Dryoprene mid-body lining is Quik’s warmest, fastest-drying

thermal lining to date. Coupled with a Hydrolock seam seal which is thinner and lighter as well as Water

Block Semi Dry zip, the result is increased warmth and decreased weight.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4/3mm hooded, 5/4/3mm hooded, 6/5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: 38°F-65°F

Price: $300 – $350

PATAGONIA

Patagonia R3

About: PATAGONIA MEN’S R3 YULEX/NEXKIN FRONT-ZIP is a wetsuit made from a revolutionary Yulex

biorubber. It is a more responsible high-performance cold-water wetsuit that maintains Patagonia’s

rigorous standards for warmth, durability and stretch. With 100% external seam sealing and a strong and

windproof Nexkin coating, renewable guayule rubber is paired with traditional neoprene in a 60 / 40

blend. Torso and thighs have recycled polyester micro-grid lining; high-stretch recycled polyester in the

arms and legs offers maximum flex.

Thickness:

Water Temp: 48°F-55°F

Price: $549

Patagonia R3 Hooded

About: PATAGONIA MEN’S R3 FRONT-ZIP HOODED FULL is a wetsuit that lighter, more flexible and 100%

externally seam sealed. It has a high-quality neoprene that offers excellent durability and stretch. Torso

and thighs are lined with midweight, chlorine-free merino wool; hydrophobic recycled polyester micro-

grid in the arms, legs and hood.

Thickness:

Water Temp: 48°F-55°F

Price: $509

Patagonia R2 backzip

About: PATAGONIA MEN’S R2 BACK-ZIP FULL is a wetsuit that was redesigned to complement your kit for

camping missions down south. The torso and thighs are lined with hydrophobic recycled polyester micro-

grid that dries fast, minimizes weight and offers excellent flex. High-stretch recycled polyester in the arms

and legs maximizes performance.

Thickness:

Water Temp: 55°F-60°F

Price: $389

O’NEILL

Pyrotech

About: O’NEILL pyrotech is a new series of wetsuit that combines exclusive technobutter neoprene with

technobutter air firewall insulation and wind-resistant fine mesh sl, single fluid seam weld and a f.u.z.e.

closure system.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5.5/4mm hooded

Water Temp:

Price: $380 – $450

Psychofreak Technobutter 2

About: O’NEILL PSYCHOFREAK WITH TECHNOBUTTER 2 is a wetsuit featuring snag, fray and Velcro

resistance. Technobutter 2-Air Firewall state-of-the-art insulation is integrated into the chest, back and

lower core panels in a super minimal seam design. The all-new TechnoButter 2 in the arms, shoulders and

lower leg add flex and durability to the right places.

Thickness: 3.5/2.5mm, 4.5/3.5mm

Water Temp:

Price: $550 – $580

Psycho 3

About: O’NEILL PSYCHO 3 is a wetsuit featuring new exclusive technobutter 2 with snag, fray and velcro

resistance. Technobutter 2-air firewall with wind-resistant fine mesh sl in the chest and back and double

superseam weld that will keep you warm and loose.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp:

Price: $460 – $480

Psycho 1

About: O’NEILL PSYCHO 1 is a wetsuit constructed with ultra-sticky technobutter new ultra-gooey

technobutter 2 neoprene and ultra-minimal seam styling, this suit offers unrestricted mobility, enhanced

durability and incredible fit.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp:

Price: $250 – $340

MATUSE

Tumo

About: Matuse Tumo Fullsuit features 100% glued and blind stitched seams with satin seal taping provide

durability, flexibility and cushy softness for your skin. Geoprene used.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4/3mm, 5/4mm

Water Temp: 50°F – 60°F

Price: $549

Scipio

About: Matuse Scipio Front-Zip is a wetsuit that has black channels in the arms that lessen the locomotive

process of water and/or air inside the suit. In addition, because to the suit ergonomic fit and Matuse

blackZERO technology, the all 3mm Scipio fullsuit is pound for pound the warmest suit in the water.

Thickness: 3/2mm

Water Temp: 52°F – 60°F

Price: $579

Dojo (triathlon)

About: Matuse DoJo Mens Triathlon Full Suit is a wetsuit with strategic paneling allows you to enjoy the

all the benefits with none of drawbacks of wearing a wetsuit. Additionally, Matuse DoJo Mens Triathlon

Full Suit is 100% HYDRASILK INTERIOR. This means, it won’t snag; doesn’t suck and is butter soft.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4/3mm, 5/4mm

Water Temp:

Price: $340 – $350

Artemis

About: Matuse Artemis Ladies GBS CS Stitch Wetsuit has the Robin Egg Blue contrast stitching that add

your own style to the water. Additionally, Artemis has a Titanium layer, smooth-skin chest and back

panels provide optimum insulation and wind protection.

Thickness: 4/3mm

Water Temp: 50°F – 60°F

Price: $529

HYPERFLEX

Voodoo

About: AtomicFoam Super Stretch Neoprene is internally lined with new AQ6 thermal fabric. Voodoo also

benefts from Hyperfex’s new Cocoon Entry Point & Closure System design. All seams are glued and blind-

stitched, then sealed with Fusion-Weld liquid tape.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4mm hooded, 5/4/3mm hooded, 6/5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: 32°F-65°F

Price: $305 – $378

Voodoo backzip

About: Features atomicfoam super stretch neoprene, internally lined with AQ6 thermal fabric. Other

features include: chest/back Reactorcore+ insulation panels, cocoon-bz entry point & closure system,

Fusion-Weld seams.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: 48°F-72°F

Price: $305 – $325

Team Series Voodoo Ltd

About: HYPERFLEX TEAM SERIES VOODOO LTD is a wetsuit that is lightweight and flexible, perfect for

photo shoots. It is a limited-edition run of wetsuits and tops specifically designed for maximum exposure.

Available only for a limited time in small batches.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4mm

Water Temp: 59°F-68°F (for 3/2 version)

Price: $220

Cyclone backzip

About: HYPERFLEX CYCLONE BACK ZIP is wetsuit that combines top-of-the-line performance and features

with an insanely low price-point. Highlighted by Quantumfoam neoprene that is unbelievably stretchy and

lightweight. Interior chest/back fullsuit models are equipped with Firefleece+ insulation fabric.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4mm

Water Temp: 52°F-73°F

Price: $131 – $186

HURLEY

Phantom 303

About: HURLEY PHANTOM 303 MEN’S FULLSUIT is a wetsuit that offers reliable warmth of a 4mm with

the flexibility of a 3mm. Combining heat reflective thermo light technology, power seams (blind-stitched,

taped and glued), a contoured chest zip design and seamless paddle zones, the phantom 303 full suit

allows for a maximum range of motion. 2mm models also available.

Thickness: 3mm, 2mm

Water Temp: 50°F-60°F

Price: $420

PHANTOM 202 WOMEN ShortSleeve

About: HURLEY PHANTOM 202 WOMEN’S S/S FULLSUIT is a wetsuit that has short sleeves, contoured

seams that fit the female form and seamless paddle area offers ultimate comfort. PHANTOM 202 is a

perfect transitional suit for when the water temps begin to drop.

Thickness: 2mm

Water Temp: 60°F-65°F

Price: $230

PHANTOM 202 WOMEN’S

About: HURLEY PHANTOM 202 WOMEN’S FULLSUIT is a wetsuit that features heat-reflecting thermo light

technology for the warmth of a 3mm with the comfort and flexibility of a 2mm. Ergonomically placed

seams fit the female form for snug comfort that lasts, while seamless paddle areas and contoured chest

zip design offers maximum range of motion and watertight fit.

Thickness: 2mm

Water Temp: 55°F-65°F

Price: $400

Phantom 202 Limited

About: Features Thermo Light revolutionary technology that reflects your body heat while you surf,

allowing you to stay warm with less weight. Combined with Power seams, Supratex abrasion resistant

knee shields and a contoured chest zip design.

Thickness: 2mm

Water Temp: 55°F-65°F

Price: $400

BODY GLOVE

VAPOR X – RED CELL

About: BODYGLOVE VAPOR X – RED CELL is a wetsuit that is engineered from the inside out to combine

the most advanced stretch materials and all new infrared technology. Red Cell infrared technology

captures the rays of the sun and uses this energy to maintain core temperature. The most advanced

stretch materials, including Evofex, Microbead and Liquid Weld, make the Vapor X – Red Cell the most

comfortable, watertight wetsuit ever built. This makes the Vapor X – Red Cell push wetsuit technology to

the next generation.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4/3mm hooded

Water Temp:

Price: $480 – $490

Topaz

About: BODYGLOVE TOPAZ is a wetsuit that offers all the features of body glove’s top men’s wetsuits in a

women’s suit. TOPAZ combined with evoflex and microbead on the outside, along with thermoplush and

liquid weld on the inside.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 5/4/3mm hooded

Water Temp:

Price: $320 – $360

Siroko

About: Bodyglove Siroko is a wetsuit that is made by combining every feature imaginable into a suit that

won’t burn a whole in your wallet. Featuring 100% Magnaflex stretch, Pyrostretch isolation, and glued

and blind stitched seams, Bodyglove Siroko built on proven technology.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp:

Price: $140 – $180

Pr1me

About: Ez-entry slanted zip offers wide openings that make entry into the Bodyglove Pr1me a breeze.

Microbead outside keeps water out, while pyrostretch thermal fiber on the inside keeps you warm.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp:

Price: $360 – $380

BILLABONG

Xero Furnace

About: Starting with warmest neoprene on the market, Billabong Xero Foam core provides unparalleled

warmth and flexibility which will keep you in the water for hours. The Xero Dry Entry System creating

impermeable barrier while allowing easy entry. Stitchless Welded Seam Construction and DryMax Furnace

Lining provides a lightweight internal thermal lining that insulates while maintaining flexibility.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4/3mm hooded, 5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: 42°F-66°F

Price: $440 – $470

Xero pro zipperless

About: After several years, Billabong brings back its zipperless wetsuit. Created by Xero foam neoprene,

the Xero pro zipperless allows for maximum flexibility in all the right places. Durable impact welded

internal layer provides a watertight seal.

Thickness: 2/2mm, 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4/3mm hooded, 5/4mm hooded

Water Temp: 52°F-69°F

Price: $270 – $320

Xero Enduro

About: Billabong Xero Enduro is a wetsuit made of xero foam, which will keep you warm and flexible in

the coldest of waters. With welded external seam construction, the Billabong Xero Enduro is durable and

watertight. Back zip and chest zip available.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm, 4/3mm hooded

Water Temp: 43°F-65°F

Price: $340 – $350

Revolution

About: Billabong Revolution is a classic and dependable wetsuit. The revolution has a 100% recycled

polyester inner and outer jersey. In addition, Axr airlite recycled superflex has been combined with inner

and outer jersey that makes this wetsuit warm, flexible and environmentally responsible.

Thickness: 3/2mm, 4/3mm

Water Temp: 52°F-66°F

Price: $240 – $250