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    Thickness guide

    Wetsuit thickness Vs water temperature

    Thick or thin? Full or spring? The shape and thickness of your wetsuit will depend on how warm or cold your choice-spot happens to be. This simple guide will help you get it right for the season and conditions you're planning on ripping.

    6/5/4

    Cold water armour for the courageaous

    A 6/5/4 wetsuit combines three different neoprene thicknesses:
    6mm torso - 5mm legs - 4mm arms
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    6/5/4 mm
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    8ºC & below
    5/4/3 mm
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    8ºC - 12ºC
    4/3 mm
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    10ºC - 14ºC
    3/2 mm
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    14ºC - 18ºC
    2/2 mm
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    17ºC - 20ºC
    Surf Jackets
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    + 20ºC
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    5/4/3

    Your barrier for the bitter cold

    A 5/4/3 wetsuit combines three different neoprene thicknesses:
    5mm torso - 4mm legs - 3mm arms
    6/5/4 mm
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    8ºC & below
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    5/4/3 mm
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    8ºC - 12ºC
    4/3 mm
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    10ºC - 14ºC
    3/2 mm
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    14ºC - 18ºC
    2/2 mm
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    17ºC - 20ºC
    Surf Jackets
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    + 20ºC
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    4/3

    Winter-worthy warmth

    A 4/3 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses:
    4mm torso - 3mm arms and legs
    6/5/4 mm
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    8ºC & below
    5/4/3 mm
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    8ºC - 12ºC
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    4/3 mm
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    10ºC - 14ºC
    3/2 mm
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    14ºC - 18ºC
    2/2 mm
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    17ºC - 20ºC
    Surf Jackets
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    + 20ºC
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    3/2

    Moderate mid-season warmth

    A 3/2 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses:
    3mm torso - 2mm arms and legs
    6/5/4 mm
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    8ºC & below
    5/4/3 mm
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    8ºC - 12ºC
    4/3 mm
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    10ºC - 14ºC
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    3/2 mm
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    14ºC - 18ºC
    2/2 mm
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    17ºC - 20ºC
    Surf Jackets
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    + 20ºC
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    2/2

    Light and just right

    A 2/2 wetsuit is made entirely of 2mm thick neoprene
    6/5/4 mm
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    8ºC & below
    5/4/3 mm
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    8ºC - 12ºC
    4/3 mm
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    10ºC - 14ºC
    3/2 mm
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    14ºC - 18ºC
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    2/2 mm
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    17ºC - 20ºC
    Surf Jackets
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    + 20ºC
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    Surf Jackets

    Extra layer for better protection

    Neoprene tops protect you from UV rays and provide extra insulation in waters of around 20°C and above.
    6/5/4 mm
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    8ºC & below
    5/4/3 mm
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    8ºC - 12ºC
    4/3 mm
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    10ºC - 14ºC
    3/2 mm
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    14ºC - 18ºC
    2/2 mm
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    17ºC - 20ºC
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    Surf Jackets
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    + 20ºC
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