wetsuits
3/2mm vs. 4/3mm for Atlantic Surf: O'Neill Reactor-2 and the Warmth-to-Flex Trade-Off
Choosing between a 3/2mm and a 4/3mm wetsuit is one of the most consequential decisions Atlantic surfers make. Here's how to get it right.
·9 min read
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Surviving Atlantic Winter Surf: 5/4mm Full Suits, Seam Taping, and Why Thickness Alone Isn't Enough
A 5/4mm wetsuit keeps you in the water through Atlantic winter, but the wrong seam construction will leave you shivering anyway. Here's how to shop smart.
·9 min read
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Wetsuit Tops, Rashguards, and Shorty Layering for Atlantic Water Above 65°F: The Complete Temperature Guide
When Atlantic water climbs above 65°F, the gear question gets surprisingly complicated. Here's exactly what to wear, how to layer it, and how to size it right.
·9 min read
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Leash Length, Cord Thickness, and Why the Wrong Leash Can Ruin Your Session
Choosing the right surfboard leash comes down to two numbers — length and thickness — and getting them wrong costs you waves. Here's the clear breakdown.
·8 min read
wetsuits
The Front-Zip Shorty Deep Dive: Seaskin, Hevto, and No-Name Budget Suits Compared
Front-zip shorty wetsuits promise easy entry and warmth for mild-water sessions — but fit quirks, durability gaps, and calf-width issues separate the solid
·11 min read
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Chest Zip Performance Wetsuits for Atlantic Surfers: O'Neill Hyperfreak 3/2 and 4/3 Reviewed
O'Neill's Hyperfreak lineup promises elite flexibility and a watertight chest-zip seal — here's how the 3/2 and 4/3 actually stack up for Atlantic water
·10 min read