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Product review O'neill Hyper Freak wetsuit jacket(top)

I purchased this wetsuit to for spring and fall use. Well it's the fall water temps of about 70 degrees + or - a few, with air temps of 80+ down to the upper 60s. This thing rocks. It's 1.5 millimeters thick long sleeve. Takes the chill out of the air and makes morning fall and spring sessions enjoyable. Like all wetsuits fit is key! The snugness of a good fit keeps it from having a cold flush feeling when you hit the water. The tops run anywhere from $50 - $100. The tested version retails for about $90. This model has a stash pocket, quick draw elastic band at the bottom and a board short loop to keep it from riding up.

If you surf warm water with a little chill in the air, I recommend this top for a 3+ days a week surfer. If your just a weekend warrior maybe pick up the low end model.

New wetsuit for the fall season

Just picked up this Xcel infinity xflex xzip 2. That's a lot of "x". It's 100% ultra flex material so it's super flexable. On the initial once over the suit feels super strechy, super light, and very buttery(suple?). It has the same chestzip entry as the top of the line Xcel drylock but seems lighter and more strechy. I'll post a review once I wear it... Hopefully it'll keep me warm and dry. Wetsuits are so hard to judge till you get them in the water.
Fall is in the air. I think i'm covered.