The O'Neill Mens Hyperfreak 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer is a high-performance wetsuit designed for superior comfort and performance when surfing in winter. It is made with stretchy TB3-X Neoprene, which is known for its exceptional elasticity and ability to move with your body. The Envy Foam core rubber adds extra insulation, helping to keep you warm in cold water conditions. This wetsuit is part of the Hyperfreak series, O'Neill's highest performing range of wetsuits, and is known for its advanced technology and top-notch performance.
We recommend a 3/2mm thickness for winter surfing in southeast Queensland and New South Wales, but you may want to consider going thicker if you are south of Sydney. Check out the or the
The O'Neill Mens Hyperfreak 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer features a chest zip entry system, which helps to keep you warm and dry while also increasing the suit's overall stretch factor. The uninterrupted torso panels and strategic seam placement also contribute to the wetsuit's flexibility and comfort.
To get the most out of your O'Neill Mens Hyperfreak 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer, we recommend washing it with & following our . This will help to extend the life of the wetsuit and ensure it performs at its best. Whether you're an experienced surfer or just starting out, the O'Neill Mens Hyperfreak 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer is a great choice for pumping winter conditions.
O'Neill Mens Hyperfreak 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Features:
- TBX-3 Neoprene: Arguably the stretchiest neoprene available, we've felt a lot of wetsuits over the years but nothing has felt as supple as the TBX-3, so much so that we audibly gasped when inspecting it... Did you know that the 'rubber' inside a wet suit is actually foam? It's important to remember that stretch factor is not dependant on a single aspect of the suit but the combination of the core foam, the linings and the seams - O'neill tout 220% combined elasticity without permanent deformation. Get learned at our .
- Glued & Blind-Stitched Seams: GBS seams use a hooked needle to ensure no pin-holes are made during the sewing stages, as a result, the only passage for water is the gap between the two panels but O'Neill plug the entire suit with an elastic glue that not only stops all water flow but barely affects the overall stretch of the suit. It's not the most expensive but it's certainly one of the best seams around. Intrigued? Check out our .
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TB3X Fully Taped Seams: Taped seams reinforce the GBS stitching to prevent tearing and their water sealing capabilities. TB3X taping is super flexible too - so it won't hinder your flexible technobutter neoprene.
- Chest Zip Entry: A no-brainer for any performance wetsuit as it's warmer and dryer but drastically increases the entire suit's stretch factor. Read our exposé vlog on .
- Uninterrupted Torso Panels: Wetsuit stretch is a % function. That is to say: if a neoprene has 200% stretch then 1m can stretch to 2.2m without permanent deformation. If you chuck a seam in the middle of that panel, it won't stretch to 2.2m because seams don't stretch as much as neoprene. Therefore, by removing almost all the seams from your front and back means the greatest possible stretch!
- Double Super Seal Collar: Two layers of neoprene in smooth-skin neoprene lining creates an effective seal against the skin around the fully adjustable collar.
- Strategic Seam Placement: O'Neill has minimised the total number of seams on the Hyperfreak Fuze springsuit which in turn creates a more flexible suit. The same notion as the uninterrupted torso panels!
- Aqua Alpha Solvent Free Lamination
- Drainage Holes