Wet suits are warmer, cheaper and more comfortable than ever. BBC on-line reporter and cold water surfer, Steven Shukor, picks five of the bestClick here forWetsuits Overview.
Best for Surfing (ONeill Psycho II, £250)
Think fit, flex and durability. O'Neill's Psycho II wetsuits are probably the best available for surfing today. Features include waterproof seams and - crucially - one of the most flexible materials on the market. They're not cheap but if you surf a lot you should have one.
A great all-rounder. The British-made Gul Contour offers excellent quality at an affordable price. Designed as an all seasons wetsuit, the Contour is probably the best deal on the market for those looking for a multi-sport wetsuit they can use all year round. Superb value.
If you dive, this is the one. Whether you are beneath the Atlantic, the Red Sea or the Med, the supremely versatile 3-piece Shadow Titanium can be adapted to suit. It's stylishly-designed, easy to put on, flexible and warm. Experts love it and so, almost certainly, will you.
The ultimate in speed. Orca's Apex for the competition triathlete is the fastest wetsuit on the market. By using neoprene that provides extra buoyancy, the Apex lifts you into a natural swimming position the moment you hit the water. Reviewers all agree, the Apex is the best wetsuit around for swimming at speed.
Perfect for fast growing kids. The Tiki TECH junior range offers incredible value for money, offering as it does many of the same high-specification features of the company's highly-rated adult suits. These are tried and tested designs which don't cost too much. They combine performance with great durability.
Think fit, flex and durability. O'Neill's Psycho II wetsuits are probably the best available for surfing today. Features include waterproof seams and - crucially - one of the most flexible materials on the market. They're not cheap but if you surf a lot you should have one.
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A great all-rounder. The British-made Gul Contour offers excellent quality at an affordable price. Designed as an all seasons wetsuit, the Contour is probably the best deal on the market for those looking for a multi-sport wetsuit they can use all year round. Superb value.
If you dive, this is the one. Whether you are beneath the Atlantic, the Red Sea or the Med, the supremely versatile 3-piece Shadow Titanium can be adapted to suit. It's stylishly-designed, easy to put on, flexible and warm. Experts love it and so, almost certainly, will you.
The ultimate in speed. Orca's Apex for the competition triathlete is the fastest wetsuit on the market. By using neoprene that provides extra buoyancy, the Apex lifts you into a natural swimming position the moment you hit the water. Reviewers all agree, the Apex is the best wetsuit around for swimming at speed.
Perfect for fast growing kids. The Tiki TECH junior range offers incredible value for money, offering as it does many of the same high-specification features of the company's highly-rated adult suits. These are tried and tested designs which don't cost too much. They combine performance with great durability.