Friday, 17 October 2014
O'Neill Wetsuits Winter Range 2015
O’Neill Winter 2015 Wetsuit Range Now In Store
The 2015 O’Neill
wetsuits range really is one of the best we have seen at the Wetsuit Centre. We
will run through what we think are the key features of the Winter O'Neill range.
O'Neill Epic Wetsuits
The Epic is now a 5/4mm
wetsuit, which means it now has 5mm of neoprene on the body and 4mm on the
arms. This new thicker material simply means the wetsuit is warmer than ever
and if you think that this may restrict the movement then fear not. The wetsuit
is now 100% super stretch giving you the freedom of movement in the best
quality neoprene. Epic is well priced at only £129 making it one of the
cheapest winter wetsuits on the market. The O'Neill Epic range is made in men’s,
women’s and kid’s sizes. The wetsuit also has polypro lining which acts in the
same way as thermal underwear but in your wetsuit. This Firewall lining is on
the chest and lumber region for maximum warmth. All in all this wetsuit is a
great for all water sports including surfing, kitesurfing and sailing. Even
some hardy swimmers use the Epic for the cold winter months.
O'Neill Superfreak Wetsuits
The Superfreak is
another winner from O’Neill and is a great winter wetsuit that features a chest
zip entry for freedom of movement and warmth. Drain holes on the wetsuit ensure
the amount of water that enters the wetsuit is minimal. Chest zips are more
difficult to put on but once you have done it a few times it really is not a
issue. Superfreak series of wetsuits is also constructed with 5mm of neoprene
on the body and 4mm on the arms and being fully super stretch it gives
fantastic stretch. The smooth skin chest panel prevents any wind penetration
keeping your core as warm as possible. It’s such a great price of £150 that you
will find it hard to find a wetsuit with all these features. The Superfreak is
also made in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes. Great for all water sports especially surfing, kitesurfing
and windsurfing.
O'Neill Hyperfreak Wetsuits
New for 2015 the
Hyperfreak winter wetsuit is a great addition to the O’Neill range. It’s major
benefit over the Superfreak is that it is constructed from the TechnoButter
neoprene which is super light and very flexible. The Neoprene is designed to absorb the least amount of water
possible making it light and warm. To the touch it feels really soft and very flexible with
small lines in the neoprene, which draws any water down these lines away from
the body. When you have the wetsuit on it really feels like a summer wetsuit
due to the flex in the material. A
chest entry system means you will have complete movement in the back, keeping
you free from restriction. Priced
at £190 this surely has to be one of the best sub £200 wetsuits on the
market. I have a 3/2mm summer
wetsuit and have got to say I was super impressed by how good it felt on and how
warm it was. Think this is more a surfing wetsuit due to the fact it does not
have the smooth skin on the front of the wetsuit.
O'Neill Mutant Wetsuits
This Mutant wetsuit has always been a
favourite wetsuit of mine due to the fact it’s just a really good warm wetsuit.
It comes with an attachment that changes the wetsuit to a hooded version so
when it’s warmer you can wear it without the attached hood or on the colder
days the attached hood makes this into a super warm wetsuit. The design is a
chest zip and to be fair it’s pretty easy to get it on and off. The thickness
is 5mm on the body a 4mm on the arms with a great thermal layering on the
chest. The wetsuit is also liquid
sealed so it keeps that nasty cold water out of the wetsuit. If you want a
wetsuit that is going to keep you toasty warm in all conditions and want to
spend less than £230 then this should certainly be considered.
O'Neill Psycho Wetsuits
Pretty much the best
known of the O’Neill range and for good reason the Psycho 1 is all about
performance in terms of very few panels on the wetsuit meaning your movement is
unrestricted. It also uses the new Technobutter 2 neoprene, which is designed
around being the most flexible and lightest material on the market. This
wetsuit is great for bodyboarding and surfing for those that require the very
best in flexibility. The Psycho 3
is a stitch less wetsuit and is O’Neill’s flagship wetsuit it is bursting with
warmth features such as thermal ling and liquid sealing keeping you as warm as
possible. This wetsuit is also made from the best neoprene in the Technobutter
2 which is the very latest and warmest. Psycho 3 is great for just about every
water sport from jet skiing to surfing and kitesurfing. The zip and entry
system is the outstanding Zen zip ,which is built as part of the wetsuit rather
than added on. It’s just about the best quality you can get out of a wetsuit.
O'Neill Pyrotech Wetsuits
New to the O’Neill
range but what a fantastic addition the O'Neill Pyrotech winter wetsuit, given that this chest zip is available in
either 5/4mm or a hooded 6/4mm wetsuit. It is pretty much a Psycho wetsuit with
a few added benefits including the air insulated neoprene for additional warmth
and a fantastic smooth skin chest panel. If you are looking for the warmest
possible wetsuit then this is an absolute must for winter 2015.
To the touch this
wetsuit just feels amazing and it feels like it’s going to keep you super warm.
If you want more information or a look at the entire O'Neill range then have a look at Wetsuit Centre
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Wetsuit Video Review of Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Winter Wetsuit
Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Ladies Winter Wetsuit Review
When it comes to replacing that old wetsuit for a new one it can be a bit confusing on which wetsuit you should buy. Wetsuit Centre is always trying to make this buying process easier for you and by making our video reviews in which we explain all the features in simple to understand demonstrations.Here is our latest wetsuit review of the Rip Curl Dawn Patrol winter wetsuit for women. We take a good look at the addition of Flash Dry lining and how the wetsuit now has Rip Curls E3 material included for addition stretch and flex.
To Buy A Winter or Summer Wetsuit
Choosing a winter or summer wetsuit to buy?
When it comes to
making the choice between buying a winter or summer wetsuit the first thing you should
consider is how cold is the water temperature you intend to use the wetsuit in
and how long into that season you are likely to be using it?
Summer wetsuits come
in two types, which are either shortie or full. If you are intending to use a
shortie then the water really needs to be above the 19c temperature. These
wetsuits are great for surfing, wakeboarding, sailing, kite surfing and jet
skiing. They are generally a 2mm thickness in the neoprene and constructed with
short arms and legs. Meaning you get maximum flexibility and just body warmth.
Best brands to consider are O’Neill, Billabong and Rip Curl which are usually
around the £50 mark. You can get cheap wetsuits like the TWF ones and Tescos
but these are very inflexible and the neoprene is an abrasive material that is
less durable then the better quality brands. The cheaper brands are better for casual beach goer’s use
that is pretty much discarded at the end of the summer.
Full suits are the
preferred choice for the UK and Europe as you get far more use out of these
wetsuits due to the short summers and less warm waters. A full wetsuit for the
summer is a 3mm on the body and 2mm on the arms. Great for pretty much all
water sports and in terms of spend it means the more you spend the more
flexible and more features the wetsuits has. You can get some really high
performance summer suits and these are in the price bracket of £200 plus. The temperature that a full suit can be
used is in the region of 13c plus as anything less is more of a 5mm winter wetsuit. All the 3/2 are multi purpose wetsuits which can be used for pretty
much all water sports. Good brands to consider are O’Neill, Rip Curl, Billabong,
C Skins and Xcel. The same applies for the cheap wetsuits in brands such as TWF
and the same applies for the abrasive and non-stretch neoprene.
If you are looking for
a wetsuit to last you the entire year in the UK then a 5/3 is the only option to
keep you warm in the winter months. These wetsuits range from £100 to £400 with
the warmest being the most expensive. However in Europe a 4/3 should be perfect
as the sea doesn’t get as cold through the winter months. A winter wetsuit is
used in water temperatures of below 13c for sports such as surfing, kite
surfing, sailing and winsurfing. The wetsuits are 5mm of neoprene on the body
and 3mm of neoprene on the arms. All winter wetsuits are glued and blind stitched
on the seams for maximum protection against water penetration. Good brands to
consider are O’Neill, Rip Curl, C Skins, Billabong & Xcel. The best selling
entry wetsuit is the O’Neill Epic, which is priced at £129. If the temperatures
are below 5c then you should consider a hooded wetsuit for maximum warmth. To
be honest it’s always worth spending a bit more in the winter as you will be a
lot warm and that is always worth the extra spending.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
What Winter Wetsuit Should I Buy On a Budget?
What Budget Winter Wetsuit Should I Buy
So you are looking for the most cost
effective wetsuit to buy and want the warmest and most durable options.
We do get asked a lot about which wetsuit
to buy if your only going to using it a few times or are on a budget. The good
news is nowadays there are some really good options that you can buy. Wetsuit
development has come on so much that you need not be cold in the water even if
you are looking at entry-level wetsuits. For starters all entry-level wetsuits now
have super stretch material and generally have thermal linings to keep you
warm.
So let’s have a look at some of the best
buys on the market today. If we are looking at price then the first wetsuit for
men & women that springs to mind would be:
1.
Rip Curl Omega winter wetsuit 5/3mm
which, is priced at a very reasonable £104.95. This wetsuit has a smooth skin
front panel to reduce wind penetration on the cold windy days. It also features super stretch material
in the arms to give you freedom of movement whilst in the water. Being 5mm of
neoprene in the body and 3mm in the arms this is thick enough to keep you warm
in the months December through to April. The Omega range is in men’s and
women’s versions s is available in a full size range.
2.
Billabong Intruder range of
wetsuits are the cheapest in the winter range with a price of £99. The wetsuit
does feature some stretch material in the arms but I wouldn’t say it was more
flexible than the Omega from Rip Curl. It is 5mm on the body and 3mm on the
arms but does not benefit from and thermal lining. If your after the cheapest
winter wetsuit then this is the wetsuit for you. You can buy this wetsuit in
men’s, women’s and children’s sizes.
3.
Slightly more expensive at £129.94
the O’Neill Epic 5/4 has been the best seller for many years and for good
reason. It has slightly more features than the Omega in terms of it is now a
100% super stretch material so the wetsuit will give you a better fit to the
body and movement will be far easier meaning you will get less tired and be
able to stay out for longer. The O’Neill also benefits from firewall lining on
the chest, which acts in the same way that thermal underwear works. It retains
body heat and wicks water away from the neoprene. The other bonus is the
material is 5mm of neoprene on the body and 4mm on the arms so an extra bit of
warmth with some slightly thicker neoprene.
If you are intending to use your winter
wetsuit in the coldest of months make sure you also buy wetsuit gloves and
boots. The best buys in this would be the O’Neill Epic 5mm boots which are
priced at £19.99 and the O’Neill SLX gloves which I would suggest you buy in
the 3mm version as that will be warm enough and these cost £19.99.
Hope this article has helped you understand
the differences between some of the wetsuits and what we consider to be the
best value.
Monday, 2 December 2013
Artificial Surf Reef to Become a Diving Attraction
The controversial artificial surf reef built in Boscombe, United Kingdom, will turn into a diving and snorkel attraction.
ASR Limited, the company which built the Boscombe surf reef, has been in liquidation since September, 2013, and the repairs needed to improve the structure won’t be completed.“The Council has made it clear that no additional taxpayers money will be spent enhancing the reef’s performance for surfing, and that position remains unchanged”, explains Mark Smith, head of tourism at Bournemouth Council.
“Plans include a commercial dive centre, a try-dive facility, and a dive and snorkel trail around the existing reef, with additional submerged artifacts for more experienced divers”.
Surfing and bodyboarding, however, will not be a priority despite the investment of three million pounds. The Boscombe surf reef was officially declared open on the 2nd November, 2009, and has been closed since May 2011, due to problems with the geotextile bags.
The authorities say that the damaged reef have also “become a draw for kayakers, stand up paddle-boarders and snorkelers, keen to catch a glimpse of the teams of marine life that have now colonized the reef”.
In 2011, only four out of its 11 performance targets were successfully confirmed. Nick Behunin, ASR managing director, has disappeared.
Surfer Dies After Shark Attack
Wetsuit Centre News
Sad news has broken of a young surfer who sadly died as the result of a shark attack in Australia
Zac Young aged nineteen was surfing off the coast of New South Wales at Campbell’s Beach, with friend when he was a shark bit of both legs.
His friends helped him to fight the shark and he eventually broke free. The
friends dragged him to shore and tried to resuscitate him but were unable to
save him.
“His mates struggled with the shark for a short time,” said a police
inspector, Joanna Reid. “Then the shark has let go and friends then
courageously managed to get him to shore It has taken a bit of time to get
him to shore and he lost a fair amount of blood on the way. It’s just a
tragic, tragic incident.”
The attack occurred while Mr Young and his friends were surfing on Saturday
afternoon at Campbell's Beach near Coffs Harbour, about 280 miles north of
Sydney. Medics said he died of a traumatic cardiac arrest.
Surf Life Saving NSW closed all patrolled beaches in the area for 24 hours. This is the second attack in the space of two days.
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