Best wetsuit on Reddit

161 reviews from r/triathlon, r/surfing, r/scuba and 15 more subreddits

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#1

Xterra

4.1
(21)
"I got a cheap xterra and haven’t looked back."
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"Xterra wetsuits have served me well."
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"I opted for a sleeveless suit to have non-restricted shoulder motion and went with the Xterra Vivid."
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"I got an Xterra wetsuit in my size on Facebook Marketplace for $55."
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"I just received the Vivid for $129 and in love with it."
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"Can get an xterra suit for $100 ish."
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"I have an xterra wetsuit which I really enjoy and is appropriately priced."
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"Xterra warehouse site will have deals."
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"You can get great deals from Xterra."
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"I have the full sleeved one for winter swimming and I LOVED it."
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#2

Bare

4.4
(10)
"Bare is a great brand that has a wide variety of sizes in tall and short variants."
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"I also love my Bare Evoke suits- I have a 5 & 7mm."
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"I really like Bare - they have good women’s suits."
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"I love the Bare Evoke 5mm. Stretchy, warm and fits well."
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"My wife settled on the Bare brand and it fit her well."
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"I use a Bare 3mm ultra, which supposedly keeps you 'as warm as a 5mm' per their marketing."
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"I have a 7mm Bare Evoke that keeps me warm in cold water diving."
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"Their women’s suits come in standard dress sizes."
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"I prefer the Bare brand."
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"I have a 3mm bare wetsuit and it's a sauna unless it's below freezing."
#3

Roka

4.3
(10)
"Roka and 2XU are the best ones to get IMO."
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"I first had a Roka sleeved suit and bought the sleeveless and never looked back."
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"If you dont mind waiting for your size to be in stock, Roka always has discount codes for 20% off."
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"The Roka leaves me with full arm range motion and I feel 1000x more comfortable."
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"Roka maverick is great for me."
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"Swimmer here. I have Roka. Sleeveless."
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"Roka is having an outlet right now. They have some good 'open box' suits for $245."
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"Roka entry level"
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"A Roka would be a more performant suit."
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"A friend has a knee-length, sleeveless suit made by Roka that is sold as a "skin suit"."
#4

Zone3

4.5
(6)
"100% Zone3 Azure no doubt."
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"I used a Zone3 Vanquish for Ironman Worlds @ St George, and went great."
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"I love the zone3 ones you can try this coupon code (joaquin20) for an extra discount."
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"Zone3 advance."
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"Zone3 has an outlet page best price for new suits."
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"Ridiculously cheap offers for zone3 suits, compared to other (on/offline stores)."
#5

Henderson

4.5
(4)
"Always recommend trying whatever you get in store or buying from an online dealer that will give you a test fit period to do so."
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"Getting a properly fitting wetsuit was game changing."
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"Both waterproof and henderson make great suits."
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"Henderson runs true to size."
#6

O’Neill

4.5
(4)
"I went with a Hyperfreak recently. It has been great."
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"I am a big fan of O’Neill hyperfreak."
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"I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I like my O’Neill 4/3 I got on Amazon."
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"I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I like my O’Neill 4/3 I got on Amazon."
#7

Synergy

4.3
(4)
"Im using a synergy. Its been holding up for 3 years so far no issues."
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"I got the Synergy on Amazon. It runs small."
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"I went with synergy about $250."
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"Synergy normally has a close out and rental section."
#8

Polosub

5.0
(3)
"Custom polosub or elios."
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"I have a polosub and HIGHLY reccomend it."
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"I got a custom Polosub suit from Spear America in Ft. Lauderdale."
#9

O'Neill

3.8
(4)
"I personally am very happy with O'Neill because they seem to understand that there are men who look a bit like an A and not so much like a Y."
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"O’Neil Hyperfreak is real good."
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"I’ve had success with O’Neill."
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"Mine is already tearing up after maybe 15-20 sessions."
#10

Elios

4.7
(3)
"I ordered my wetsuit from eliossub.com. Custom fit, open cell, 7mm and only $400 or so."
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"Would recommend a tailor made Elios. Any standard sizes doesn't fit skinny me, and a well-fitting suit is much warmer."
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"Check out elios suits. Nice quality, can get custom fit."
#11

Blue70

4.7
(3)
"Blue70 all the way. Designed by a company in seattle got the cold water here."
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"Blue70 is fantastic."
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"Say they like blue 70 as a brand for wetsuits."
#12

Buell

4.7
(3)
"Buell and Quiksilver do a much better job fitting broad shoulders IMO."
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"Buell has really good wetsuits and they have sales often."
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"Just got a wetsuit from Buell that fits great."
#13

Zone 3

4.7
(3)
"Hey! Get a Zone3 - best quality/Price/durability ratio. I have had my zone3 Aspire for 7+ years."
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"I love the Vanquish, which I´d been using for several years so far."
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"I'd had great experience with Zone 3."
#14

Feral

4.3
(3)
"Imo Feral makes the best wetsuits of anyone. Very durable, comfy, and insanely warm."
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"Feral is amazing, in terms of price/surfs it will last so long that it will even out."
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"Feral or Rip Curl same prob MS rip curl is more stretchy but less warm."
#15

Rip Curl

4.3
(3)
"I’ve had a medium Ripcurl Flashbomb 4/3 and medium Buell RB1 4/3 that fit excellently."
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"I have no issues with Rip Curl, Oneil, or Patagonia."
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"There's a Rip Curl outlet here with good deals."
#16

Hevto

4.0
(3)
"Hevto works perfectly fine for most scenarios and it’s like 40-60 bucks."
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"It works perfectly for pool time, which is the only place I’ve had to wear it."
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"I got a cheap one on Amazon for $120ish."
#17

Orca

4.0
(3)
"Orca apex float.. good buoyancy and movement.. Pretty well priced as well.."
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"I like my orca but I’ve had good Oneill’s that were built with shoulder mobility in mind."
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"I use the same Orca swimming wetsuit all year."
#18

JMJ

5.0
(2)
"JMJ Wetsuits is a good choice."
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"Any kind of unusual shape really needs a custom wetsuit."
#19

Fourth Element

5.0
(2)
"Henderson and Fourth Element both make their suits in many sizes with tall/long varieties."
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"Fourth Element 💪"
#20

Sumarpo

5.0
(2)
"Sumarpo currently has a 25% discount code."
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"I highly recommend Sumarpo for triathletes with neoprene allergies."
#21

Sharkskin

4.5
(2)
"I also recommend Sharkskin separates."
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"I would recommend to consider a non-wetsuit alternative, such as Sharkskin."
#22

Matuse

4.5
(2)
"You'd be super happy with a matuse."
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"Great customer service and warranty/repair program."
#23

Billabong

4.5
(2)
"I got a 4/3 Billabong for $40 on FB."
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"My Billabong wetsuit fits great."
#24

Volcom

4.5
(2)
"I got a volcom 2 mil that I love for less than $100."
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"I wear either Volcom or RipCurl medium short."
#25

Xcel

4.5
(2)
"I love my boy’s chest zip from Xcel."
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"Xcel makes a size 'ML' that fits best for me."
#26

Seaskin

4.0
(2)
"Seaskin is the cheapest option for custom measure."
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"Get a drysuit, you'll be happier long term"
#27

Akona

4.0
(2)
"The Akona 7/8 was a pretty good fit."
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"Akona is pretty inexpensive."
#28

2XU

4.0
(2)
"2xu swimming wetsuits are very good and a little bit cheaper than zone 3."
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"Look for 2xu swimming wetsuits."
#29

Mares

4.0
(2)
"I have a Mares 5mm open cell wetsuit, which I bought used."
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"Mares/ aqua lung."
#30

Aqualung

5.0
(1)
"I use aqualung wetsuit and bare drysuit, both work well for me."
#31

Excel

5.0
(1)
"I like the excel comp series. Really stretchy flexible warm - the 4/3 took me through half of November swimming in Lake Erie."
#32

Vissla

5.0
(1)
"Imo best fitting wetsuit for my body type."
#33

Rob Allen

5.0
(1)
"Rob Allen would be the go for long foundation of quality products."
#34

Aquaflite

5.0
(1)
"I used aquaflite.com and was VERY pleased with the quality and fit."
#35

Cressi

5.0
(1)
"I have this cressi 2pcs suit that worked fantastic for me."
#36

Ion

5.0
(1)
"At least Ion and Mystic offer it and it is perfect."
#37

Free Shark

5.0
(1)
"There’s this small company in Italy called free shark that made me a custom wetsuit."
#38

Yamamoto

5.0
(1)
"Whatever you choose, make sure it's tailor made Yamamoto 45, open cell inside."
#39

Oceaner

5.0
(1)
"I love my custom wetsuit- female with dimensions that never fit either!"
#40

Axxe

5.0
(1)
"I order customs from Axxe and haven’t looked back."
#41

Picasso

5.0
(1)
"I lasted an hour before I got cold wearing this suit."
#42

Aqua Sphere

5.0
(1)
"Aqua Sphere wetsuit."
#43

Mako Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"The mako suits are a very good choice."
#44

XCEL Infinity 6/5 Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"Yes - XCEL infinity 6/5 with integrated hat is perfect year round in Norway."
#45

Billabong Women's Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"I would suggest looking into the Billabong women’s line."
#46

Zone3 Vision Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"Https://zone3.com/products/mens-vision-wetsuit-2021?variant=38059594645677&dfw_tracker=153765-38059594645677&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=%7Bterm%7D&matchtype=&keyword=&cid=18140794463&agid=&device=m&placement=&creative=&target=&adposition=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=18140794463."
#47

Excel Drylock Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"Excel drylock is only suit for me."
#48

Hyperfreak Fire Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"I can recommend the Hyperfreak Fire, very maleable and really warm."
#49

Flashbomb 3/2 Wetsuit

5.0
(1)
"A 3/2 flashbomb is plenty warm and super comfortable/flexible for socal winters."
#50

DiveInn

4.0
(1)
"I buy from diveinn.com and have for years at this point."
#51

Hollis

4.0
(1)
"I would consider a semi-dry if you want any chance of staying warm at that temp."
#52

AliExpress

4.0
(1)
"I bought a $40 one from aliexpress and it is totally fine."
#53

Triton Wetsuits

4.0
(1)
"Check Triton Wetsuits, I went for ice Freediving in Japan with a 7mm."
#54

Seavenger

4.0
(1)
"I purchased and used a 3mm Amazon Seavenger shorty for years and it was fine."
#55

Patagonia

4.0
(1)
"Try Patagonia. Their suits run short."
#56

HUUB Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"Look at HUUB and Zone3's outlet sales and pick something easy on the wallet."
#57

Pinnacle

4.0
(1)
"A quality suit will last longer."
#58

Best Dive

4.0
(1)
"Get a semi custom from best dive."
#59

Essential

4.0
(1)
"Need Essential Large Small is what I use and it’s worked great."
#60

Pawhits

4.0
(1)
"I bought a Pawhits on Amazon, which are inexpensive and stretchy."
#61

Adidas

4.0
(1)
"Adidas is not bad."
#62

Henderson Aqualock

4.0
(1)
"Get a known brand instead of some random Alibaba special off Amazon."
#63

GULL

4.0
(1)
"I’ve got a GULL."
#64

Quicksilver

4.0
(1)
"Surf schools use e.g. Quicksilver Prologue, so it seems to have a good price /durability ratio."
#65

XTerra

4.0
(1)
"My favorite relatively low cost and highly mobile open water swimming suit is the Sleeveless XTerra Vengeance."
#66

NRS

4.0
(1)
"I've used it in lake Erie in may along with a jacket and I've been happy with it."
#67

Waterproof

4.0
(1)
"Waterproof has a lots of sizes."
#68

Amazon Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"I use a $50 wetsuit from Amazon for probably 6 canyons a year and 7 days of surfing a year it’s lasted 3-4 years so far."
#69

eBay Used Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"I’ve had good luck with buying used suits on eBay."
#70

Pawhits Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"I bought a Pawhits on Amazon, which are inexpensive and stretchy."
#71

DHB

4.0
(1)
"I must say I've been very impressed with mine so far."
#72

Cressi 7mm Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"Cressi makes a cheap 7mm that is good."
#73

Bare Evoke Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"Another vote for bare evoke."
#74

Zone3 Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"If you're the UK, Wiggle has Zone3 wetsuits on clearance."
#75

Colby+ 4/3 Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"The Colby+ 4/3 is a good suit."
#76

Mako 5mm Farmer John Wetsuit

4.0
(1)
"I got a good deal on a Mako 5mm farmer john and find it warm enough most of the time."

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