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9.4
Excellent
O'Neill Reactor-2 3/2mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Unbeatable entry price from a real brand
- Easy back-zip entry
- Durable flatloc construction
Cons
- Flatloc seams let water seep
- Stiffer neoprene than premium lines
Don't buy this if…
- Skip for water below about 62 F, since the non-sealed seams flush cold water through.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Sealed seams block flushing
- Warm quick-dry flash lining
- Chest zip improves flexibility
Cons
- Chest-zip entry takes practice
- Runs snug through shoulders
Don't buy this if…
- Expect a wrestling match your first few entries, since chest-zip suits have a learning curve.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Sealed seams at a fair price
- 4/3 warmth for real cold water
- Convenient back-zip entry
Cons
- Back zip lets in more water than chest zip
- Heavier than premium neoprene
Don't buy this if…
- Do not push it below about 55 F water, since a 4/3 without hood reaches its comfort limit there.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Ultra-stretchy premium neoprene
- Nearly watertight fused seams
- Excellent warmth-to-thickness ratio
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Delicate seals demand careful entry
Don't buy this if…
- Handle it gently getting in and out, since fingernails tear the soft premium seals.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Dive-grade durable construction
- Comfortable anatomic cut
- Trusted 75-year-old brand
Cons
- Less stretch than surf neoprene
- Runs small in the torso
Don't buy this if…
- Size up from the chart if between sizes, since Italian sizing runs slim through chest and hips.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Race-legal buoyancy boosts body position
- Flexible shoulders preserve stroke
- Quick-exit ankle design
Cons
- Tri-specific cut is poor for surfing
- Smooth skin exterior tears easily
Don't buy this if…
- Never wear it for surfing or rocky entries, since the smoothskin coating shreds on contact with boards and reef.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Cheapest credible full suit
- Reinforced knees
- Good for snorkeling and swim lessons
Cons
- Basic neoprene is stiff
- Zipper quality is entry-level
Don't buy this if…
- Do not expect surf-brand warmth or flex, since this is a warm-water utility suit built to a price.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Taped seams at a mid price
- Warm quick-dry lining
- Cold-water pedigree
Cons
- Slightly boxy fit versus premium brands
- Limited dealer network
Don't buy this if…
- Check the size chart against your measurements, since Hyperflex fits differ from West Coast brands most surfers know.
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