Materials
The neoprene is lined with synthetic fabric for increased resistance to wear.
Neoprene thickness: 4 mm on the torso, back and legs, 3 mm on the shoulders and arms. Neoprene is a closed-cell elastomer foam (polychloroprene) containing nitrogen bubbles.
Watertight assembly
The seams are stitched and glued to guarantee waterproofing and resistance. The seams are blind-stitched, which means the thread does not pass through the entire thickness of the neoprene and so prevents water from getting through. The absence of threads on the inside avoids irritation and chafing. Comfort and reinforcement patches are strategically placed on the inside in sensitive areas.
Anti-chafing design
We designed this product with seamless panels under the arms to limit irritation due to the repetitive paddling movements associated with surf sports.
Advice to limit chafing around the neck
The neck finish has been developed to limit irritations. Depending on the sensitivity of the wearer, a Lycra top can be worn under the wetsuit to reduce the risk of irritation. The application of grease (e.g. Vaseline) in friction areas (neck, underarms) is also recommended if wearing the wetsuit for long periods. Make sure the flap is always inside the wetsuit to limit the risk of irritation with the zip and the neck.
How to choose the right size for your wetsuit
To make the most of the features of your wetsuit, it is necessary to choose the correct size. A surfing wetsuit should be a very tight fit and there should be no visible folds. When dry, it is perfectly normal to feel like it is too tight, this discomfort disappears as soon as the wetsuit gets wet. If you choose a diving suit that is too big, folds will appear, you will experience irritation and thermal insulation will be reduced (letting in water).
Try it on before you buy it.
Key attachment
There is a key clip attachment under the zip flap
Repairability
Decathlon is committed to ensuring that all neoprene wetsuits are repairable and in perfect condition after repair!
You can find our repair products here: https://www.decathlon.fr/tous-les-sports/surf/kit-reparation-surf
You can also find our repair tips: https://support.decathlon.fr/combinaison-de-surf-decathlon-sav
