The E5 version of Flashlining is lighter than ever and features multiple layers that funnel water out of the suit quicker to keep the warmth locked in the side, where it's needed most. The only downside is that Equation is not as hardwearing as the other eco-friendly wetsuits, and given how much flex there is in the neoprene, it's worth trying a smaller size than your usual wetsuit. Pulling it on for the first time was an experience in luxury, with a super-cozy fleece lining throughout the entire suit, and very stretchy neoprene. The Nyord Tempus range is perfect for you if you’re a summer surfer who surfs occasionally or just starting out and ready to catch a wave.

THE DETAILS: 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. After each use, make sure to rinse your wetsuit with fresh water, and hang it to dry (check out our guide to the best wetsuit hangers) in the shade. Both taping and seam seals increase the waterproofing and longevity of a suit, but can reduce the overall flex. Laptop compartment and organiser pockets and roll top wet/dry compartment large enough to hold an X-large hooded fullsuit and booties. The neoprene on this suit is awesome – while it isn’t quite as stretchy as Rip Curl’s E7, above, or the Quiksilver, below, it’s super flexible and feels a bit more capable of taking a beating.Designed with surfers and extreme water-based lunatics in mind, this suit puts particular emphasis on stretch in the areas that require it most. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. For this reason, in the guide above, we have ranked suits based on their intended use and pointed out any additional features that we think are worthy of your attention. 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.

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.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 O’Neill Hyperfreak Fire is crazy warm, with surprisingly good stretch considering that it’s a 4.

Despite being much more robust than it used to be, Technobutter is still easier to damage than conventional neoprene, so take extra care when putting on and removing the wetsuit. The suit felt incredibly tight around the chest, and the kneepads were mostly on my lower thighs rather than my knees. 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. The suit makes up for it with the flexible TB4 lining, and for those who run cold and like a bit of extra rubber, this is the move.Long and short alternatives help cater for a variety of body shapes but every manufacturer is different. I asked the top wetsuit makers in the biz to send me their warmest and stretchiest 4/3 wetsuit (no manufacturer paid for placement in this review), and I put them all to the test in the chilly waters at my home break of Ocean Beach, San Francisco. 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.