How to choose the right wetsuit (Part 1)
The first selection criterion when choosing a surfing wetsuit is the water temperature. Water temperature varies according to the location and the time of the year. Systematically make sure that the water temperature at your spot corresponds to the recommended temperature range: Water at 21°C. Water between 17 and 22°C. Water between 12 and 17°C. Water between 7 and 12°C. Visit the site seatemperature.org to find out the temperature of your spot.
How to choose the right wetsuit (Part 2)
The 2nd criterion to take into account is the length of your sessions. If your sessions last less than an hour, the 100 models are suitable. Up to 2 hours: opt for the 500 models and for up to 3 hours, the 900 models. Compared to the 100 models, the 500 models will be more efficient at reducing fatigue (more freedom of movement) and irritation. The same is true for the 900 models compared with the 500 models.
NOTE: the 100 and 500 models are easier to put on.
Choose the right size
To make the most of the features of your rash vest, you need to choose the correct size. A surfing top should be a 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 top gets wet. If you pick a top that is too big, folds will form, which can cause irritation.
Try it on before you buy it!
Materials
The surf top 900 is made from natural rubber. The component is lined with synthetic fabric for added abrasion resistance. The component is 1.5 mm thick. The component is made from a foam with insulating properties. We test and guarantee the thermal quality of our materials.
Neck
The neck of the Top 900 has been specially designed to reduce water flushing without constricting the neck.
Reduced chafing
This 900 top helps limit rubbing and chafing due to contact with the surfboard or bodyboard. We have added seamless panels under the arms to limit irritation due to paddling movements. Our test protocols confirmed that chafing was significantly reduced in + 2-hour sessions
Freedom of movement
The shapes and materials used in the men’s Top 900 have been specifically chosen for easy paddling and maximum freedom of movement.
The Top 900 is made from ultra-stretchy natural rubber.
All the seams are stretch seams.
Stays in place in the waves
The 900 top has a loop at the navel to attach to boardshorts. This loop secures the top to stop it riding up while you surf and to keep it in place at the back.
Stay warm for longer thanks to our thermal accessories! Each temperature range has its own outfit...
When we are in the water, we lose more than half of our body heat through our extremities (feet, hands, head). Consequently, here are the recommended accessories:
- in water >17°C => low booties.
- in water 12–17°C: High booties (boots) and gloves.
- in water 7–12°C: High booties (boots), gloves, hood and hooded top.
