Dipped your toe into the wild swimming trend? Maybe you're taking up surfing, or fancy giving stand-up paddleboarding a go? Whatever your watersport of choice, you'll be pleased to hear that reduced ...

WETSUITS ARE DECEPTIVELY simple. While they may seem like little more than one-piece neoprene "jumpers" for playing in the water, they serve a critical function in keeping surfers and divers warm, ...

In July, when I reviewed the new version of Patagonia’s R1 wetsuits, I talked about how there is often a compromise between a product’s eco-friendliness and its performance, but Patagonia’s suit ...

Zero petrol, a new alternative to neoprene : Naturalprene, by Picture Organic Clothing If you’re looking to be one with the ocean on your next scuba, snorkeling, or just general aqua-based excursion, ...

Jack O’Neill, the Santa Cruz entrepreneur who opened one of the world’s first surf shops and pioneered the neoprene wetsuit that helped popularize year-round cold-water surfing, has died. He was 94.

At 77, Bob Meistrell leads deep-sea diving expeditions to Catalina Island and remains at the helm of Body Glove International, the multimillion-dollar Redondo Beach surf company he co-founded with his ...

Back in 2019, we heard how scientists at Australia's Flinders University were developing a lightweight material that might someday be used in shark-bite-resistant wetsuits. Well, that day has arrived, ...

The O’Neil Original Men’s 2/1mm Back Zip Jacket is a classic design from a trusted brand that is sure to keep you warm during your long summer surf sessions. This wetsuit top contains 2mm of premium ...

A new wetsuit material from MIT traps pockets of air in a fur-like pelt, keeping the wearer warm in the water. It works just like a beaver’s fur coat, which was the rubbery material’s inspiration. The ...