Although you find that pretty much all the tops are made from a super stretch neoprene material giving you the maximum in flex. Wetsuit jackets and tops are great for use in warm waters to take the edge of cooler breezes or the morning surf. More padded than a boardshort for extra comfort, wetsuit shorts are the short leg version of wetsuit trousers, and come with all the same benefits.

I feel the cold in water but remained in the sea for up to 3 hours and it performed just perfectly, even on a day when it was quite cool, windy and at times raining.Jackets and tops are generally made from stretchy neoprene which forms a barrier of water against the skin and the neoprene which heats to the same temperature as your body and retains the heat thus you stay warmer for longer. If you are traveling on a surf trip to Indo or Australia then speaking from experience they are so good in the mornings where the ocean maybe be nice and warm but the slight off shore breeze can make your body cold. Our team of designers has developed a Neoprene top that is perfectly suited to surfing and bodyboarding in warm water (22°C to 25°C) for over 2 hours. Used in anger this morning at Polzeath body surfing and totally spot on keeping us warm and able to be out for a lot longer than usual. Please continue to use the site as normal if you are happy with this, or you can change your cookie preferences in the settings of your browser.

If however you enjoy a swim in the sea and need to take the edge of of the cooler waters then these wetsuit tops and wetsuit jackets could be the perfect solution. NCW give great value, with quality materials and real thought and experience has gone into their own designs, such as arm/leg seals, YKK zip, zip cord retainer etc. Been looking for a comfortable alternative to a shorty wetsuit and bought these for myself and my wife. A Wetsuit jacket is designed for use in the summer months when a full wetsuit might be to much in terms of warmth and restriction. The proprietor is a super-friendly guy and gave me a lot of guidance selecting and fitting my purchases and is happy to have a good chat.

Surfers use these tops in the colder mornings on summer days for extra protection against the cold morning winds. That’s why with our 2 year warranty (starting from the date of purchase) we will replace any defective item that does not live up to our standards of quality and unbeatable value. Here at Decathlon, we don’t feel it’s enough for just us to be proud of our products, we want you to share this pride. Went off my waist size, but with the stretch I would go at least one size down for a warm snug fit, possibly two!