THE O’NEILL FIT
O’Neill has the best fit in the industry. One of the
most important factors in selling a wetsuit is fit. If
a wetsuit doesn’t fit right, it isn’t comfortable and
won’t keep you warm. It should be comfortably
snug all over. If the suit fits too loose, there will
be cold water entering the suit and you’ll never
stay warm. A suit that is too small or too big can
cause rashing. O’Neill’s 50+ years of wetsuit
design and engineering ensures an excellent fit.
HOW IT WORKS
A wetsuit creates a barrier against the elements utilizing the
insulating properties of closed cell neoprene. Neoprene is
a closed cell foam made up of thousands of tiny air bubbles
known as cells. The air within the cells creates an insulating
barrier which slows down the conduction of heat and cold
and allows body heat to be retained.
NEOPRENE
O’Neill travels the world for the best neoprene and innovative
materials available. Materials are manufactured to
O’Neill’s specifications in order to have the right combination
of warmth, strength, flexibility and durability. O’Neill
inspects each sheet of neoprene and rejects it if below
standard.
THICKNESST
he thickness of the neoprene utilized in a wetsuit will
determine its warmth and flexibility. A thick wetsuit provides
a lot of insulation but can inhibit flexibility. A thin wetsuit
will be very flexible but can inhibit insulation. The trick is to
get the right combination of warmth and flexibility so the
wetsuit will not only keep you warm, but provide maximum
flexibility as well.
NOTE
- All suits not offered in every size.
- These are general guidelines only.
- If in between sizes, go up.