Men's wetsuit buying guide
The right men's wetsuit for LA surfing depends on the time of year and how often you surf. Most regular surfers keep a 3/2mm for spring through fall and a 4/3mm for winter. Here's a quick model guide.
Rip Curl men's models
Flash Bomb — the world's fastest-drying wetsuit. E7 Flash Lining, dries in 30 minutes. Chest zip and zip-free in 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
Flash Bomb Fusion — Flash Bomb with 96% stitch-free Fusion Dry Seam Technology. Zip-free in 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
E-Bomb — ultimate super-stretch. E7 neoprene, 100% internally taped seams. Zip-free, chest zip, and back zip.
Dawn Patrol — high-performance everyday suit at an accessible price. Chest zip and back zip in 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
Omega — Rip Curl's entry-level suit. Back zip in 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
O'Neill men's models
Hyperfreak Fire — TB4 graphene neoprene for maximum warmth. Chest zip and back zip in 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
Hyperfreak — TechnoButter 3, O'Neill's most flexible suit. Chest zip and zip-free in 2mm, 3/2mm, and 4/3mm.
Psycho Tech — TB4 Firewall, premium cold-water warmth. Chest zip and back zip in 4/3mm and 5/4mm.
Heat — TechnoButter 3, 20% lighter. Back zip in 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
Epic — 100% UltraFlex neoprene, back zip. Best value men's suit. 3/2mm and 4/3mm.
Sizing
Measure height, weight, and chest before buying — wetsuit sizing is brand-specific. See our men's wetsuit size guide.
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