Wetsuits
With over heaps of wetsuits to choose from in our store you should have no trouble finding what you need, no matter what the season!
We have everything you could dream of in our range - rash shirts, 1mm vests, 1.5mm vests, sleeveless vests, springsuits, long-sleeve springsuits, 2/2 & 3/2 short sleeve steamers, 3/2 & 4/3 steamers and plenty more!
With winter upon us and the water growing colder by the day it's steamer shopping season for many surfers
Check out the latest Rip Curl Wetsuit range.
With the expansion of Billabong the company purchased a very well know wetsuit company that comes from Hawaii - Xcel Wetsuit. Xcel recently won the "Wetsuit of the Year" award and is also one of the worlds top wetsuit manufacturers. Xcel’s reputation for exceptional product quality is a clear result of an unwavering dedication to research, development, and design innovation. With tropical to cold-water products for men, women, and youth, the brand stresses performance: maximum stretch and durability, sealed-seam construction, and a fit that feels custom-made every time.
In 2007 and 2008, Xcel was awarded consecutive “Wetsuit of the Year” titles from the Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (SIMA), prestigious recognitions from industry peers.
Quiksilver has developed from a 1970s boardshort company into a multinational apparel and accessory company grounded in the philosophy of youth. Our mission is to become the leading global youth apparel company; to maintain our core focus and roots while bringing our lifestyle message of boardriding, independence, creativity and innovation to this global community.
Individual expression, an adventurous spirit, authenticity and a passionate approach are all part of young people's mindset and are the essence of our brands. Combine this with the aesthetic appeal of beaches and mountains, and a connection is established that transcends borders and continents. Include thirty-plus years of quality, innovation and style, and you have Quiksilver.
Since the early days Peak has maintained a reputation for having some of the most innovative and explosive surfers representing our suits. The current Peak team is a smooth blend of frothing juniors and battle hardened veterans, look out for your local tearer in the new team steamer this winter.
Billabong wetsuits are a part of the world known clothing brand Billabong. Billabong was founded by Gordon and Rena Merchant in Australia in year 1973 and has grown from a small surfwear company to one of the biggest players in the surfing industry. We can be sure that Billabong wetsuits are among best wetsuits out there. With big company and lots of funds, there also comes big money for the development department. So if you buy a Billabong wetsuit you can be sure you are getting top of the line stuff. Their team riders list is also quite impressive (to put it mildly) - Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinson, Mark Occhilupo, and Dave Rasta Rastovich.
A huge range of wet suits for Adults and Kids. Rip Curl, Xcel, Billabong, Peak and Quiksilver.
When buying a wetsuit you need to have a think about a couple of things before you go shopping. Firstly, what type of wetsuit do you need to buy. Second, what size do you need to buy. If you are surfing in cold water then you need a good wetsuit and you should be prepared to pay for it.
Which Wetsuit To Buy
Good wetsuits are not cheap, but on cold days are well worth the investment. Deciding which type of wetsuit you need depends on the water temperature that you are surfing in. If you only going to be surfing in England during the summer months then a spring suit will be fine. If you are surfing down the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand in the depths of winter you are going to need a 5/3. (5/3 refers to the thickness of the neoprene in millimeters). If the water is going to be very cold you will also need booties, gloves and a wetsuit hood - and for those extra cold days an extra rash vest to help keep the heat in.
'Shortie' Wetsuit
A shortie is for water temperatures above 70F and is made of 2mm neoprene. If boardshorts are just that little bit cold then a shortie is for you.
Three Quarter Length / Springsuit
Used when the water temperature is between 65-75F and made of 3/2mm neoprene. Great for those windy days when it would be too cold in a shortie. The three quarter length refers to the wetsuit having short arms or legs.
Full Suit
A full suit is needed for water temperatures below 65F. Depending on whether you feel the cold or not, or just how cold the water will be you will either need a 4/3mm or a 5/3mm wetsuit. A 5/3mm suit will be needed if the temperatures get below 60F.
When It Gets Too Cold
Buying a titanium rashvest can help with the cold, as will buying booties, gloves, wetsuit socks and a wetsuit hood. The temperatures above are only guidelines as some people feel the cold more than others. If you like comfort go for a thicker suit - but keep in mind that a thicker suit is a less flexible suit.
If you are surfing in extremely cold conditions then you are going to need a semi-dry suit, and that is a whole other type of suit.