Nyord Mens Furno Warmth 4/3mm Chest Zip Wetsuit - Black - Thermal Warm Heat Layer Layers Easy Stretch

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Pulling it on for the first time was an experience in luxury, with a super-cozy fleece lining throughout the entire suit, and very stretchy neoprene. Durability-wise, I’ll be interested to see how the stretch in this suit holds up over time, but if what you are looking for is a high-performance, high-stretch suit that makes you forget you’re wearing a 4/3, this is it.

Manera’s wetsuits fit insanely well, are durable, and the X10D has super light, stretchy, and comfortable neoprene to boot. The stretch is great, not quite reaching the levels of Rip Curl’s E7 or Quiksilver’s Highline, but it comes darn close. Read more about our Nyord wetsuits here THE DETAILS: Super-stretch Limestone Neoprene - Derived from limestone Nyord's super-stretch neoprene delivers great flexibility and reduces our reliance on oil by replacing traditional petroleum-based neoprene. Yulex is definitely the lowest-performing material here, but not by that much, and new tech and different blends are closing the gap. Down in Southern California, a 3/2 is often the suit of choice, with all but the hardiest of surfers switching over to a 4/3 come fall/winter.

Glued and blind stitched seams, as well as strong taping on key areas of wear, provide a watertight and durable seal.

More recently, innovative and eco-conscious brands such as Finisterre, Patagonia and Picture Organic have been developing and using new technology and fabrics like plant-based yule rubber and EicoPrene, which are made mostly from organic materials mixed with recycled neoprene. Overall, this is a very solid and affordable choice if you’re looking for a true warmth-forward steamer wetsuit, with solid sustainability to boot. I weighed the possibility of running different warmth and stretch tests, subjecting myself to a cold plunge with the suits on or stretching them as far as they go before they rip in half, but the cold plunge would have been challenging to do accurately. Get changed, keep dry and stay warm with Vivida’s eco-friendly, insulated and rainproof changing robe. Be sure to read the size charts, and if you find a manufacturer whose suits fit you particularly well, it might be worth sticking to your guns.The Equation is constructed using neoprene made from 30 per cent recycled tyres and 70 per cent limestone (extracted using sustainable energy sources) and a lining that contains recycled fishing nets which is bonded in place using solvent-free glues. I will also keep you posted if I’m able to try any more new wetsuits or if any durability problems arise that were premature to note here.

They’re wonderfully stretchy, on-par with the best suits in the business, and prove that Yulex as a material truly has the potential to fare just as well as neoprene in the surf. That means more layers of insulation (both in terms of the millimeters of neoprene itself and a heftier lining of the inside of the wetsuit) and less flexibility.It used to be that if you wanted a sustainable wetsuit, your option was Patagonia, and while their Yulex material is still the most sustainable wetsuit material out there, it’s no longer the only one. Overall, this suit is an awesome steamer suit with impressive stretch and paddle-ability, though my few nit-picks, above, kept it away from earning that top spot. It's also relatively soft to the touch and far easier to get on and off than most front-zip wetsuits.