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.

Wetsuit Sizing

So when thinking about buying a Wetsuit apart from which wetsuit will fit your needs best, sizing is the key factor. So the Wetsuit Centre has produced a video to help you make the right choice, which you can view on this link Wetsuits. You should always refer to a sizing chart and the most important factors to consider are waist, chest and height measurements. The Wetsuit Centre are more than happy to help and will help with any Wetsuit sizing questions that you may have, so feel free to call or e mail us.

If when trying on wetsuits and are unsure of whether you have a good fit here are some helpful tips.

1. If its tight around the legs or arms, don not worry this will loosen after a few uses and is not a sign of an ill fitting wetsuit.

2. For the ladies if it feels tight around the neck fear not as this will also loosen after a few uses, most women dont like the feeling a wetsuit creates around the neck.

3. If there is excess material around the back above the bum this is a sign that the wetsuit is to big and will fill with water around the kidneys which will make you cold.

4.If the material is pulling down on your shoulders and you can see the silver showing through the wetsuit is to small and you will need to increase in size.

5. If the wetsuit is over sized on the arms and legs in length but you have the perfect fit in the body then two things you may need to try a short model in that wetsuit for a perfect fit. If the brand does not make a short version then fear not it will not effect the warmth of the wetsuit at all.

Hope this small article has been of some help