It's the time of year when swell is pumping but temperatures are dropping. Maximising time in the water is all important, so we have put together a selection of gear which will keep you in the lineup longer, keep you warm and flexible to surf and keep you warm and dry pre and post surf. We've selected these products from the best in the business, to make sure you get the ultimate equipment to make this winter season one to remember.
The Absolute X is one of the best suits for the money, delivering the kind of performance, warmth and fit you’d expect from a top end suit at a comparably low price. Utilising premium AX2 superflex neoprene throughout the suit it is light, flexible and crucially holds it's shape so it is ultra durable. With external liquid seams, aiding seam durability, and allowing much less water in, it is an incredibly warm suit. If you're looking for a wetty which combines performance, durability and comfort, then look no further than the Absolute X.
Simply put, this is one of the best value high end technical suits on the market. If you surf in cold water through the winter, or like extended sessions, this is the suit for you. The Carbon Fibre thermal lining throughout the suit adds extra warmth, whilst the double knit lining allows water to drain, and the suit to dry really fast. This doesn't hinder flexibility though, the material is knitted in such a way that a pattern of high and low points aid drainage, and increase flexibility. When combined with no seams on the shoulders and strategic seam positioning throughout the suit it means you have an ultra warm suit that has no compromises on performance. If that isn't enough the Drymax entry system combines an internal membrane along with external closure eliminating water entry and nasty flushes. This is a serious suit, which won't break the bank, but will keep you surfing better and for longer.
This is an incredible suit for keeping you in the water throughout the winter. When it comes to entry level suits, then it's hard to better the Response FX from Gul. The 5/4 mm X-Flex neoprene is ultra flexible and backed with X-Flex Thermal lining it is also incredibly warm. Perhaps the most impressive feature on a suit at this price is the Aqua Barrier chest zip entry, this allows virtually no water to enter through the neck, eliminates flushing, making for a more flexible and warmer suit. If you prefer a back zip though it is available as well.
The all new Gem is one of the best women's performance winter suits on the market. Where other manufacturers keep cutting features from the women’s lineup, Mystic are continually pushing the boundaries of design and technology in women’s wetsuits. Made from 100% M-Flex 2.0, combined with waterproof stretch taping and lightweight foam, it combines to make a warm, flexible performance orientated suit which surpass its competition. The quick drying lining not only keeps you dryer, but also much warmer, and when combined with the sealed and comfortable neck entry will keep you in the water for hours.
The dawn patrol is a timeless classic in the world of wetsuits, and if you need a suit with a built in hood, then it's hard to find one that is better value. Made with Rip Curl's premium E5 high stretch neoprene it is both flexible and with thermoflex, a combo of the infamous flash lining and added thermo lining, incredibly warm. The built in hood is fully adjustable and along with the sealed neck entry reduces chances of flushing as well as keeping your head protected from the elements even in the depths of winter. With glued and blind stitched seams, this is a serious suit, at a good price which will have you in the water through the entire winter.
If the standard Carbon X is not enough for you, then the hooded Furnace Carbon X may well be the ultimate in winter protection from the biting cold. No matter how cold you want to take your surfing, this suit will handle it with the Carbon Fibre thermal lining and Drymax entry system leaving nothing to chance. Yet with the clever placement of seams, like it's brother the Carbon X, it is still ultra flexible allowing you to keep performing. If 5mm isn't enough, you can take your surfing to the icy limits with either the 6mm or the 7mm versions, which leave no excuses for getting in the water no matter how cold.
This is one of the warmest women’s winter suits on the market. It is one of the few 6mm women's wetsuits available, and if you surf in seriously cold water, it is incredible value. It has a single seal neck, seamless paddle areas on shoulder and patented FUZE closure, which keeps chest and neck flexible but reduces water entry. The thermal lining also absorbs heat from core areas, retaining it thanks to the smooth skin exterior, the ultra stretch premium neoprene makes sure performance and warmth combine across the rest of the suit. So if you're planning on getting in the water in the depths of winter, this may be the ultimate in women's wetsuits.
Not all of us can drop the cash and get a new suit every winter. With this in mind O'Neill have developed the Thermo X range of accessories to keep you in the water longer and prolong the life of a summer or mid season suit into the depths of winter. The Thermo X range are designed purely to retain more warmth but keep the bulk of a thermal layer down. Thus with each of the three products, warmth is second to none, but due to the Thermo-X hyper dry material flexibility, weight is kept to the bare minimum.
The thermal shorts are a great addition under a thinner suit to aid heat retention, with strategically placed seams they also eliminate rubs and offer no drop in performance levels.
The long sleeve crew top, for both men and youth sizes, is the ultimate in turning your 3/2 or an older winter suit into a wettie you can take into much colder weather. It's lightweight thin fabric and strategically placed seams keep performance levels high.
Finally in the range the Thermo X hooded vest will turn your non hooded 4/3 or 5/4mm suit into a high performance all winter long setup. The addition of the hood as well as the layer on the chest essentially upgrade your suit by a couple of mm's thickness, without the associated weight or inflexibility.
All three products will keep you in the water longer, surfing to your normal performance levels without having to shell out for a new wetsuit. They are available in youth, men’s and women’s sizes.
One of the biggest issues of surfing in winter is getting a boot that keeps your feet warm, but still has the feeling to keep you connected to your board and surfing well. Billabong have achieved this with their premium Furnace Carbon X 7mm boot. It takes the Carbon X wetsuit technology and puts it in a boot meaning cold feet will never cut a session short again. Available in both
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