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Want An Oneil Wetsuit? - Factors to Consider
Background
Jack O’Neill opened his first surf shop in the 1950’s in San Francisco. Surfers were willing to try anything to stay warm in the frigid waters off the northern California coast. And Jack, tired of cutting short his surfing sessions, was determined to create a product that allowed surfers to tolerate the icy waters. In the beginning, Jack sold a few homemade vests made by gluing together small pieces of closed cell foam but this proved inadequate He also tried other various materials, but most proved difficult to work with or weld together.
Jack finally discovered neoprene foam carpeting. Neoprene proved to be buoyant, a good insulator and had good tensile strength. Working out of his surf shop he sold his first neoprene vests. Once the vests started to sell he went into the wetsuit business, and while his friends were skeptical, Jack persevered. Since then, O’Neill has made many improvements to both design and variety.
O'Neill wetsuits are well made and available in many styles. When selecting an Oneil wetsuit, you’ll want to think about where you’ll be using it and for what purpose. It is helpful to consider several factors including warmth/insulation, material, fit and price.
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Fit
A good fit is important – A good suit shouldn’t be too tight or too loose. A too tight suit will hinder your flexibility. Your arms should be able move freely to ensure you don’t tire out too quickly, which is especially important when paddling. If your suit is too loose, water will move around, and you will lose the benefits provided by the insulation.]Jack finally discovered neoprene foam carpeting. Neoprene proved to be buoyant, a good insulator and had good tensile strength. Working out of his surf shop he sold his first neoprene vests. Once the vests started to sell he went into the wetsuit business, and while his friends were skeptical, Jack persevered. Since then, O’Neill has made many improvements to both design and variety.
O'Neill wetsuits are well made and available in many styles. When selecting an Oneil wetsuit, you’ll want to think about where you’ll be using it and for what purpose. It is helpful to consider several factors including warmth/insulation, material, fit and price.
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Fit
Surfers also have to consider the rash some experience when wearing a wetsuit. If you sense discomfort when trying on the wetsuit, you can be fairly sure it will worsen once in the water, especially if you’ll be doing lots of paddling.
Size
Size and fit go hand in hand, and the correct wetsuit size is extremely important. On average, men who weigh between 150 – 170 pounds will need a Medium size wetsuit. Woman between 120 – 135 pounds will require a Small or Size 8 suit. This is why trying on the wetsuit in the shop is so important in making the right selection.
Warmth/Insulation
Protection from the cold was a basic premise in the creation of wetsuits, as surfers could not endure the icy waters for long. Much like sleeping bags an ONeil Wetsuit also offeres varying degrees of insulation, and are available in a variety of styles and models, including vests, short sleeve and hooded designs.
O'Neill Wetsuits receiving high marks for warmth include:
O'Neill Psycho RG8
5.5/4mm Hooded Wetsuit, designed to keep you warm in cold conditions, it provides added warmth.
Superfreak Fuze-zip 4/33mm Wetsuit. Keeps the water out and helps keep you warm!
Heat 6/5/4mm Hooded Wetsuit is highly recommended and is equipped with high-end features, including maximum thickness, chest zipper, long sleeves, fixed hood, rubberized seam seal and external key pocket. Key features include the Single Super Seal neck with glideskin and Krypto Knee pads.
An Oneil Wetsuit model is available for men, women and children, in a wide selection of styles and features, including different degrees of insulation and pricing. There is an one for every occasion and location.
Size and fit go hand in hand, and the correct wetsuit size is extremely important. On average, men who weigh between 150 – 170 pounds will need a Medium size wetsuit. Woman between 120 – 135 pounds will require a Small or Size 8 suit. This is why trying on the wetsuit in the shop is so important in making the right selection.
Warmth/Insulation
Protection from the cold was a basic premise in the creation of wetsuits, as surfers could not endure the icy waters for long. Much like sleeping bags an ONeil Wetsuit also offeres varying degrees of insulation, and are available in a variety of styles and models, including vests, short sleeve and hooded designs.
O'Neill Wetsuits receiving high marks for warmth include:
O'Neill Psycho RG8
5.5/4mm Hooded Wetsuit, designed to keep you warm in cold conditions, it provides added warmth.Superfreak Fuze-zip 4/33mm Wetsuit. Keeps the water out and helps keep you warm!
Heat 6/5/4mm Hooded Wetsuit is highly recommended and is equipped with high-end features, including maximum thickness, chest zipper, long sleeves, fixed hood, rubberized seam seal and external key pocket. Key features include the Single Super Seal neck with glideskin and Krypto Knee pads.
An Oneil Wetsuit model is available for men, women and children, in a wide selection of styles and features, including different degrees of insulation and pricing. There is an one for every occasion and location.