Back zip vs chest zip Wetsuit - Tried & Tested...
The saga continues, I have a Patagonia R1 chest zip Wetsuit which is my first chest zip, it's super warm and never lets water down my back. The reason I went for it was my older wetsuit with a back zip, which never had a baffle, constantly let water down my back.
However, check out the new Patagonia R4 Yulex and Vissla Seven Seas 3-2 Full Back zip wetsuits for convenience and easy access, now with the baffle which means, no cold water ingress :)
The Patagonia R4 Yulex is suggested water temperatures: 48–55° F/9–13° C.
A high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuit made of 85% Yulex™ natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content; the natural rubber is derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Suggested water temperatures. View Wetsuit Here...
Back zip entry offers ease of entry/exit from the wetsuit Made for cool water: 56 - 65° F / 13 - 18° C WARMTH & STRETCH • 100% Super Stretch light neoprene - lighter, warmer, softer, stretchier, easier to put on and take off, and allows for more freedom of movement • Thermal fiber lining insulates heat and dries fast FIT • Tailored fit - anatomically correct engineered body lines allow for unrestricted performance and warmth DURABLE & WATERTIGHT • Short Back zipper features the Thermal Flush Barrier entry which blocks out water for maximum warmth • Tripled glued, double blind stitched seams • Vissla super stretch tape allows for maximum seam sealing while having unrestricted stretch and comfort • Knee pad - supratex abrasion resistant jersey for flexibility and strength • Liquid taped cuff seals to prevent flushing
I now have the superb choice of either a chest zip or a back zip...
Happy Surfing...
Law
Owner Surf Boutique Surf Shop, Weymouth, Dorset, visit us or shop online
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