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Personally, I found the fit to be a little off, with the arms especially feeling too short for my lanky limbs, but I have a feeling that’s just me. The Equation is constructed using neoprene made from 30 per cent recycled tyres and 70 per cent limestone (extracted using sustainable energy sources) and a lining that contains recycled fishing nets which is bonded in place using solvent-free glues. I wasn’t expecting to be this impressed with a wetsuit from Quiksilver, but they have hit the nail on the head when it comes to the Highline.
My one complaint is the lack of a key loop or pocket, but I’ve heard this feature will be rolled out soon across their entire line of suits. That means more layers of insulation (both in terms of the millimeters of neoprene itself and a heftier lining of the inside of the wetsuit) and less flexibility. If you’re paddling around anywhere in Northern California, chances are you’ll see a couple of Feral suits in the lineup. And an ultimate stretch test didn’t (at least to me) seem indicative of what a wetsuit actually goes through during use. Discover renowned brands such as O'Neill, Rip Curl, and Billabong among others, offering a range of full suits, shorties, spring suits, and essential accessories like hoods, gloves, and booties.
Read more about our Nyord wetsuits here Perfect for you if: You surf most weeks and you’re looking for a top-quality wetsuit for summer surfing, with a warm enough lining to take you through spring and autumn too. The only downside was the confusion around the sizing, so our advice would be to use the chart, check your measurements against it but then still go up another size. I will also keep you posted if I’m able to try any more new wetsuits or if any durability problems arise that were premature to note here. It felt like the suit was made for someone a lot shorter, and with a smaller chest than me, which I wouldn’t have expected based on how most other mediums fit me. We recommend using the Nyord wetsuit hanger to avoid shoulder wear and extend the lifetime of the wetsuit.
The O’Neill Hyperfreak Fire clocked in as the pound-for-pound warmest suit included in this test, according to the author. Super-stretch Limestone Neoprene - Derived from limestone, Nyord's super-stretch neoprene delivers great flexibility and reduces our reliance on oil by replacing traditional petroleum-based neoprene.Born in Cornwall and built for rough waters, it's the perfect jack-of-all-trade wettie, ideal for swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding or anything else you might want to use it for.