Nyord Mens Furno Warmth 4/3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit - Black - Thermal Warm Heat Layer Layers Easy Stretch

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Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). It's also relatively soft to the touch and far easier to get on and off than most front-zip wetsuits. It has been years since I’ve tried a Billabong suit, and I’m super impressed on the uptick in stretch and sustainability these suits have seen since then.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Even better than limestone are wetsuits produced with recycled materials such as rubber from old tires (like Quiksilver and others’ “Carbon Black”), oyster shells, and other recycled materials.However, my KGuard electronic key bag managed to fit in all of the calf pockets I tested, except for O’Neill’s. They’re made by Buzz and Alex, two Ocean Beach regulars themselves, with an emphasis on warmth and durability. I weighed the possibility of running different warmth and stretch tests, subjecting myself to a cold plunge with the suits on or stretching them as far as they go before they rip in half, but the cold plunge would have been challenging to do accurately. Lighter and stretchier than other wetsuits with eco-credentials from the likes of Patagonia and Finisterre, the Equation's branded neoprene (EicoPrene) feels very similar to O'Neill's Technobutter.

These wetsuits weren’t going to test themselves, so we put them through their paces at Ocean Beach, in San Francisco, an excellent wetsuit proving ground. The super-stretchy limestone neoprene combined with a plush internal lining on the chest and back retains heat without restricting movement. All Nyord wetsuits also have glued and blind stitched (GBS) seams, as well as taping on the critical seams that get put under the most pressure. The chest zip entry system means more flexibility across the shoulders than a back zip, and less chance of flushing because the zip is smaller. Durability-wise, I know that Patagonia suits stand the test of time, and I wouldn’t be surprised if part of the longevity is due to that lack of stretch.It used to be that if you wanted a sustainable wetsuit, your option was Patagonia, and while their Yulex material is still the most sustainable wetsuit material out there, it’s no longer the only one. Discover renowned brands such as O'Neill, Rip Curl, and Billabong among others, offering a range of full suits, shorties, spring suits, and essential accessories like hoods, gloves, and booties.