Review Of O'Neill Epic Wetsuit 2016

O'Neill Epic Winter Wetsuits Review 2016

The O'Neill Epic range is simply the best selling wetsuit that we stock. The Winter range features 100% super stretch material which is simply one of the most flexible neoprenes. This means that when you have the wetsuit on it stretches around your body so you for one do not get tired in the water and the fit is the best it can be. So what makes the Epic such a good seller you may ask? Well for one it is very well priced at sub £140 for the Men's and Women's versions. It also has a firewall lining which means body heat is reflected and retained in the suit. It is glued and blind stitched on the seams which prevents any water entering the suit. The range is made for Men, Women and Children so their is a suit for every gender which you can use in any water sport.

Why is Wetsuit Fit Important?

Given that the wetsuit is 100% super stretch this means that you can now achieve an almost perfect fit as the neoprene is designed the move with your body rather than leave gaps and empty spaces. Not only does this mean you will be less tired in the water but you stay warmer as the material will mould to your body shape. When buying a wetsuit you should ensure that you get the correct fit so the most important measurements for Men and Children is the waist and chest measurements. Once your get that correct the fit will be good. The only exception to that rule is if you are taller than 6ft 3 or shorter than 5ft 8 for men. For ladies simply go by your dress size as this is the best way to find the perfect suit. If you are a woman with a large top to bottom size then generally go for the large size as the super stretch material will shape to your body. When trying on the suit the most important area is just above your bum where your kidneys are, make sure your don't have a gap of material in this area as water can get inside the suit making your kidneys cold leading to your body cooling down faster. 

If you have any questions regarding sizing please call us at Wetsuit Centre for advice on 01202 302948

Let's take a look at the video review by Jeff at Wetsuit Centre for a in depth look.

O'Neill Psycho 1 Wetsuit Review 2016

O'Neill Psycho 1 Wetsuits Review

The O'Neill Psycho range of wetsuits has change for 2016 with the introduction of the new Psychotech range. This is the first chest zip wetsuit that O'Neill have produced and basically replaces the Psycho 3 with the addition of air light neoprene and technobutter 2 neoprene.

Looking into whats new with the Psycho one it benefits from the new Technobutter 2 neoprene which is O'Neill's neoprene that is designed not only to be super warm but is unique in terms of weight and touch. When the winter 5mm wet suit is on it it feels like wearing a summer suit in terms of flex and weight. This means you can stay in the water for longer and not get tired nut do stay warm. The neoprene has ridges on the inside designed to funnel water out of the suit rather than absorb the cold water. Psycho 1 is all about performance so it has very few panels meaning no restriction in movement. Better fit, more movement and better warmth.

This is also the first year of being chest entry again another performance enhancement in terms of movement. Being a chest entry it is without doubt more difficult to get into than a back zip suit. Once you have sussed out getting the wetsuit on you will not be disappointed as again movement is better. Getting a chest zip on is relatively straight forward once you know how. Firstly you get in through the top of the suit and get a good fit for your entire lower half then pull the suit up and pop in one shoulder which is the one away from the zip. Once this first shoulder is in then pop the second shoulder in and pull the top part over, zip and your away.

O'Neill Psycho 1 Video Review 2016

Jeff from Wetsuit Centre talks you through all the features and benefits of the new Psycho 1 wetsuit on this you tube video.

Review Of O'Neill Psychotech Winter Wetsuits

O'Neill Psychotech Wetsuit Review

O'Neill Wetsuits have produce a new wetsuit for winter 2016 in the Psychotech chest zip for Men and Women. 

We have to say it's really surprised us on how good this wetsuit is in terms of the construction and feel. For starters it uses the Technobutter which is O'Neill's light weight and fast drying neoprene. When you turn the wetsuit inside out you see the groves are in channels that are designed to filter the water out of the suit keeping you as dry as possible. It's really flexible and when you put it on it feels like you are wearing a summer suit instead of a winter. It also features air neoprene which is like hundreds of air bubbles in the chest panel, this retains body heat keeping you warmer. It also benefits from a firewall layer on the chest and kidneys and what this actual means is that a polypro thermal lining is attached to the neoprene. This lining reflects and retains heat inside the wetsuit so that you can stay warmer for longer.

How Does The Pyschotech Perform?

We took the 5mm winter wetsuit out for a test run to see how it would feel and perform. So getting the wetsuit on is always a mission and the key is getting one arm in first as it makes it easy to pop the other side over you shoulder. Bearing in mind it's September and the water is still warm, when I entered the water it felt super warm as you would expect. The entire suit is so flexible it really does feel like you are wearing a summer suit and you have complete freedom of movement. After a 3 hour surf i felt as warm as i did when i entered the water and i can say it is defiantly

one of the best suits i have ever worn. Last year i wore the Rip Curl Flash Bomb and as a comparison the O'Neill definitely felt more flexible and just as warm. I then hung the wetsut to see how long it would take to dry out and within 20 minutes it was dry. The weather was cloudy and about 15C so i would say on a winters day it would have to take more time to dry out.

In summary i give the Psychotech a big thumbs up and the first O'Neill wetsuit that i have considered to be one of the best suits money can buy. I hope this review helps.