The morning's are getting colder, the sun isn't as strong for the arvo surf and the water is slowly making it's way to the mid teens. It's time to start thinking about what steamer is the right one for you, and luckily, I've taken the time to break it down and make it all a little it easier for you!
ONIELL PSYCHOFREAK FSW
O'Neill's new XDS-Air Firewall is more insulating and water wicking than ever. For Winter 2011 we've put this state-of-the art insulation in the chest, back and in the LOWER CORE panels. UltraFlex XDS arms, shoulders, and lower leg add flex and durability to the right places. Pyschofreak takes you beyond warm, beyond flexible and beyond your imagination. Available in 3.5/2.5mm. RRP $649.95
PSYCHO II
Known for flexibility and superior fit, the Psycho 2 continues to evolve. The new X-Type firewall, combined with Double Fluid Seam Weld, keeps you warm and loose. The latest from Area 52: Krypto Knee Padz, updated fit in the wrist cuffs, and a clean new graphic package will keep you performing at the top of your game. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $579.95
PSYCHO PRO RG8 CHEST ZIP
The Psycho Regenerate (RG8) Series: Features a new Ultraflex RG8 neoprene, an environmentally option along eith the all new F.U.Z.E closure system. It takes the best aspects of our incredible Z.E.N Zip closure found in our Psycho wetsuits and uses this same technology in a front-zip entry. It's been tested by O'Neill's top team riders in some of the most frigid waters across the globe, and all reports point to yet another ground breaking addition to the Psycho family. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $529.95
PSYCHO PRO
The Psycho Pro is the ultimate high-performance cold water wetsuit. Pure double-lined UltraFlex DS with ultra-minimal seam styling offers unrestricted mobility, enhanced durability and incredible fit. The Psycho Pro will raise your performance level to new heights. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $499.95
SUPERFREAK FZ
A new suit for 2011, the SuperFreak chest-zip steamer. It features the F.U.Z.E zip and 100% Super Stretch. A great mid-priced option for the guy who wants a little more without spending the extra dollars. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $349.95
EPIC
The 2011 Epic Series now with many of the same features as our high-end Psychos: UltraFlex Firewall chest, double seal neck closure, LSD (lumbar seamless design) and re-engineered covert blackout zip. Availble in 3/2mm. $299.95
RIP CURL
E-BOMB PRO CHEST ZIP
A horde of the stretchiest, warmest and lightest features possible collaborate to let rodeo clown and alley-oop be more than just part of your vocabulary by shredding in the most high performance 3/2 rubber we’ve ever stitched together! Available in 3/2mm. RRP $549.99
E-BOMB GB CHEST ZIP
If ice cream headaches don’t plague your winter surf habits then slide into one of these 3/2 cool-water contraptions and enter the high performance realm of seam free backs, chest zips, stretchy featherweight rubber, purpose-positioned liquid tape and shreddery of the highest order. Available in 4/3mm and 3/2mm. RRP $574.99-$599.99
F-BOMB
In an epic epiphany we figured out the two most important features of The Wetsuit - warmth and flexibility. So we lined our stretchiest 3/2 rubber ever with our warmest fabric ever, freed the back of stitching, sealed the seams with revolutionary liquid tape and bob was our uncle. Available in 4/3 and 3/2mm. RRP $599.99-$649.99.
INSULATOR
A battered veteran of countless winters after the wetty that balances warmth and performance with elusive durability? The back-zip 3/2 Insulator offers that, and more with a bunch of high-end features including fireskin lining, batwing, liquid taping and of course super stretchy Elastomax! Available in 3/2mm. RRP $399.99
DAWN PATROL CHEST ZIP
Don’t fret over this percent of super-duper stretchy stuff or built-in reverse cycle air-cons but still enjoy a bunch of high-end features in this class-leading 3/2 wetty. Frothing out in the Dawn Patrol you’ll be warm, flexible and ripping all at an economical price. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $349.99. This suit also comes in a back-zip option. RRP $299.99
BILLABONG
SGX XERO
The SGX Xero is the most advanced wetsuit of it's kind to date:Utilising a new stitchless welded seam construction, light weight Japanese thermal materials and added features to keep you warm with less constriction. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $629.99
SGX
The SGX is all about lightweight performance, utilising the most advanced Japanese materials combined with innovative features to make a wetsuit that feels like a second skin. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $549.99
SG5 CHEST ZIP and BACK ZIP
The SG5 is the SUV of wetsuits, designed to function and perform surf after surf. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $549.99
FOIL CHEST ZIP
The Foil, year in, year out, sets the benchmark of performance for an entry level suit. We pride ourselves on making suits that every surfer of every level can wear and feel comfortable wearing. A functioning quality suit. The Foil continues to set the benchmark for 2011. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $329.99
XCEL
INFINITY X-FLEX
The original front entry full suit, the X-Zip features our Thermo-Bamboo heat retaining lining in the inner chest and lower body. 100% UltraStretch, UltraSoft neoprene kept together with Fusion Seam Technology. Inner Taitex geometric ankle seals. Designed with minimum seams to maximise stretch. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $329.95
INFINITY DRYLOCK CHEST ZIP
All Drylock suits feature Xcel's 'Waterproof Fiber Extrerior', a neoprene that repels water. Our DRYLOCK system consists of our top-of-the-line wetsuit innovations: WRF exterior, a waterproof front entry DRYLOCK zipper, wrist seals and ankle seals. This suit is easily one of the warmest suits on the market in 2011. Available in 3/2mm. RRP $629.99