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| Most of the brands listed below offer wetsuits for a variety of conditions including winter and cold water. [[:paddle_clothing|General Paddle Clothing Options]] | Most of the brands listed below offer wetsuits for a variety of conditions including winter and cold water. [[:paddle_clothing|General Paddle Clothing Options]] | ||
| - | **See [[:wetsuits|Wetsuit Basics]]**<WRAP center round info 90%>\\ | + | For information about wetsuit construction and care **See [[:wetsuits|Wetsuit Basics]]**<WRAP center round info 90%>\\ |
| //When you see prices that seem low compared to other products there usually is a reason, most likely you are looking at less expensive neoprene with overlock or flatlock stitching which will not keep you nearly as protected from leakage and faster flush through. And the neoprene may very possibly be more water absorbant and less flexible than higher quality, more expensive options. If you're not a frequent wetsuit user and your water isn't real cold, then less expensive may be the way to start before you are sure you need something better. But you probably won't get the sense of how comfortable you can be until you try a well made, good fitting wetsuit.// \\ | //When you see prices that seem low compared to other products there usually is a reason, most likely you are looking at less expensive neoprene with overlock or flatlock stitching which will not keep you nearly as protected from leakage and faster flush through. And the neoprene may very possibly be more water absorbant and less flexible than higher quality, more expensive options. If you're not a frequent wetsuit user and your water isn't real cold, then less expensive may be the way to start before you are sure you need something better. But you probably won't get the sense of how comfortable you can be until you try a well made, good fitting wetsuit.// \\ | ||
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| - | Some of the listings below show countries where companies originated, but many of the bigger companies are truly multinational now. | + | Many of the **bigger companies are** truly **multinational** now. |
| - | * **Australia** | + | * **Australia** |
| * [[https://madeforit.com.au/|Made For It ]] AUS includes colorful wetsuits and wetsuits designed for women | * [[https://madeforit.com.au/|Made For It ]] AUS includes colorful wetsuits and wetsuits designed for women | ||
| + | * [[https://needessentials.com/|NeedEssentials]] AUS limestone neoprene and natural rubber. "independent surf company, operated entirely by surfers" - operates more like a local company, direct supply, no retail markup. | ||
| * [[https://www.peak.com.au/|Peak]] AUS | * [[https://www.peak.com.au/|Peak]] AUS | ||
| * [[https://www.ripcurl.com/us/shop?q=wetsuit|Ripcurl]] AUS | * [[https://www.ripcurl.com/us/shop?q=wetsuit|Ripcurl]] AUS | ||
| * [[https://www.rubberjungle.com/|Rubber Jungle]] AUS | * [[https://www.rubberjungle.com/|Rubber Jungle]] AUS | ||
| - | * [[https://www.vaikobi.com/|Vaikobi]] Australia, traditionally specialized in lighter options for athletes, but they do now carry some warmer options with thicker neoprene and titanium reflective material. | + | * [[https://www.vaikobi.com/|Vaikobi]] AUS, traditionally specialized in lighter options for athletes, but they do now carry some warmer options with thicker neoprene and titanium reflective material. |
| - | * [[https://www.zhik.com/mens/waterwear/wetsuits.html|Zhik]] Australia, more focused on sailor wear (with specific features like "drainage") that do not suit immersion users, but some of their products are designed for paddle sports. They have some yulex options. | + | * [[https://www.zhik.com/mens/waterwear/wetsuits.html|Zhik]] AUS, more focused on sailor wear (with specific features like "drainage") that do not suit immersion users, but some of their products are designed for paddle sports. They have some yulex options. |
| * **Canada** | * **Canada** | ||
| - | * [[https://huubcanada.ca/en/|Huub]] Canada triathlon suits | + | * [[https://huubcanada.ca/en/|Huub]] CAN triathlon suits |
| * **France** | * **France** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.manera.com/|Manera]] France (including limestone neoprene), in 2024 they have started state of the art neoprene recycling - initially available at shops in France | + | * [[https://www.manera.com/|Manera]] FRA (including limestone neoprene), in 2024 they have started state of the art neoprene recycling - initially available at shops in France |
| * [[https://www.picture-organic-clothing.com/|Picture]] FRA Clothing co.committed to sustainability. More recent entrant into making wetsuits. Wetsuit material - "Eicoprene" a non-petroleum based synthetic foam derived from a mix of oyster shell powder, limestone, and recycled tires | * [[https://www.picture-organic-clothing.com/|Picture]] FRA Clothing co.committed to sustainability. More recent entrant into making wetsuits. Wetsuit material - "Eicoprene" a non-petroleum based synthetic foam derived from a mix of oyster shell powder, limestone, and recycled tires | ||
| - | * [[https://sennosen.com/collections/combinaisons-de-surf|SNS (Sen no Sen)]] France Yulex and limestone neoprene suits | + | * [[https://sennosen.com/collections/combinaisons-de-surf|SNS (Sen no Sen)]] FRA Yulex and limestone neoprene suits |
| - | * [[https://surfwear.sooruz.com/environnement/|Sooruz ]]France Bioprene and Oysterprene. Sooruz is also now collecting and recycling old neoprene into a product for other uses. Their collection sites are currently (2021) only in France. | + | * [[https://surfwear.sooruz.com/environnement/|Sooruz ]]FRA Bioprene and Oysterprene. Sooruz is also now collecting and recycling old neoprene into a product for other uses. Their collection sites are currently (2021) only in France. |
| * **Italy** | * **Italy** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.eliossub.com/tailored/|Elios]] Italy tailored wetsuits | + | * [[https://www.eliossub.com/tailored/|Elios]] ITA tailored wetsuits |
| * **Netherlands** | * **Netherlands** | ||
| - | * **** [[https://www.mysticboarding.com/|Mystic]] Netherlands (including limestone neoprene) | + | * [[https://www.mysticboarding.com/|Mystic]] NLD (including limestone neoprene) |
| - | * [[https://srface.com/|Srface]] Netherlands, uses limestone based neoprene, as of 2020 just shipping to European countries? | + | * [[https://srface.com/|Srface]] NLD uses limestone based neoprene, as of 2020 just shipping to European countries? |
| * **New Zealand** | * **New Zealand** | ||
| - | * **** [[https://www.seventhwave.co.nz/|Seventh Wave]] New Zealand - offers tailored wetsuits, limestone based neoprene**** | + | * [[https://www.blueseventy.co.nz/|Blue 70]] NZ |
| - | * ******South Africa****** | + | * [[https://www.bodyline.co.nz/|Bodyline]] NZ |
| - | * [[https://mockepaddling.com/product/paddling-wetsuit-fullsuit/|Mocke Paddling Wetsuit]] RSA at 2mm this is in the thinner range for immersion protection, but it is billed as being designed for paddlers. | + | * [[https://www.c-skins.co.nz/|C-Skins]] NZ surfer wetsuits with high end & recycled materials |
| + | * [[https://orcasports.nz/|Orca]] NZ will recycle your old wetsuits and give credit toward new purchase | ||
| + | * [[https://www.seventhwave.co.nz/|Seventh Wave]] NZ - offers tailored wetsuits, limestone based neoprene**** | ||
| + | * ******South Africa** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.coralwetsuits.co.za/|Coral Wetsuits]] RSA | ||
| + | * [[https://mockepaddling.com/product/paddling-wetsuit-fullsuit/|Mocke Paddling Wetsuit]] RSA <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>(Shutting shop 2026)</font> at 2mm this is in the thinner range for immersion protection, but it is billed as being designed for paddlers. | ||
| + | * [[https://reefshop.co.za/|Reef]] RSA | ||
| + | * [[https://sunsetsurf.co.za/product-category/wetsuits/|Sunset Surf]] RSA | ||
| * **United Kingdom** | * **United Kingdom** | ||
| - | * **** [[https://usa.finisterre.com/blogs/broadcast/wetsuits|Finisterre ]]UK - one of a few companies as of 2020 that can recycle neoprene and Yulex. Ultimately promises to offer buy back option for old wetsuits. But they do not currently seem to offer many of their own wetsuits (use their search function to find what wetsuits they do have). Appears to be primarily a clothing store. | + | * [[https://www.gillmarine.com/|Gill Marine]] Clothing for sailors, with a simple set of offerings in neoprene. Outlet sales can have good discounts. |
| + | * [[https://usa.finisterre.com/blogs/broadcast/wetsuits|Finisterre ]]UK - one of a few companies as of 2020 that can recycle neoprene and Yulex. Ultimately promises to offer buy back option for old wetsuits. But they do not currently seem to offer many of their own wetsuits (use their search function to find what wetsuits they do have). Appears to be primarily a clothing store. | ||
| * [[https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/|Lomo]] UK (including plus sizes) | * [[https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/|Lomo]] UK (including plus sizes) | ||
| * [[https://usa.nineplus.com/|Nineplus]] UK limestone based neoprene | * [[https://usa.nineplus.com/|Nineplus]] UK limestone based neoprene | ||
| - | * Ridge UK out of business 11/2020 | ||
| * [[http://www.tikiwetsuits.com/|Tiki]] UK | * [[http://www.tikiwetsuits.com/|Tiki]] UK | ||
| * **USA** | * **USA** | ||
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| * [[https://www.dakine.com/collections/wetsuits|Dakine]] USA (for some reason their website is showing no products Nov. 2024, but they have a full line, example - [[https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/dakine-wetsuits|adventuresports]]) | * [[https://www.dakine.com/collections/wetsuits|Dakine]] USA (for some reason their website is showing no products Nov. 2024, but they have a full line, example - [[https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/dakine-wetsuits|adventuresports]]) | ||
| * [[https://feralsurfing.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5vz2BRAtEiwAbcVILwHEf4BL9E5rHnX72xhmqjIXc4wksQ5VSFbBxSxJ4O3Kfcmgfp4PMhoC1iAQAvD_BwE|Feral ]]Cali, USA includes limestone neoprene suits | * [[https://feralsurfing.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5vz2BRAtEiwAbcVILwHEf4BL9E5rHnX72xhmqjIXc4wksQ5VSFbBxSxJ4O3Kfcmgfp4PMhoC1iAQAvD_BwE|Feral ]]Cali, USA includes limestone neoprene suits | ||
| - | * [[https://giantfish.us/|Giant Fish]] Oregon, USA lightweight tops and bottoms, limestone neoprene, designed for paddlers | + | * [[https://www.hurley.co.za/collections/wetsuits|Hurley]] USA |
| - | * Scott Darling Interview with Nick Murray - [[https://tcsurfski.com/2023/02/04/ppp-episode-42-leveling-up-with-giant-fish-founder-scott-darling/|TCSurfski Podcast]] | + | |
| * [[https://hyperflexusa.com/|Hyperflex]] USA Neoprene and Greenprene | * [[https://hyperflexusa.com/|Hyperflex]] USA Neoprene and Greenprene | ||
| * [[https://surfisurus.com/|Isurus]] USA limestone neoprene | * [[https://surfisurus.com/|Isurus]] USA limestone neoprene | ||
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| * [[http://www.wetsuit.com/|Promotion]] one of their bases is in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River where they have a large water windsport clientele. They make their gear onsite and have been known to quickly make custom versions of their water protection clothing on request if you visit their store and they can measure you. They also offer a large selection of deeply discounted factory second wetsuit gear at their store (if the reason for the discount is a cosmetic blemish - who cares, right?). | * [[http://www.wetsuit.com/|Promotion]] one of their bases is in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River where they have a large water windsport clientele. They make their gear onsite and have been known to quickly make custom versions of their water protection clothing on request if you visit their store and they can measure you. They also offer a large selection of deeply discounted factory second wetsuit gear at their store (if the reason for the discount is a cosmetic blemish - who cares, right?). | ||
| * [[https://www.7till8.com/|7till8 ]]USA Custom limestone neoprene suits | * [[https://www.7till8.com/|7till8 ]]USA Custom limestone neoprene suits | ||
| - | * Schnell limestone neoprene - (<font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>link disabled due to phishing detection</font>) | ||
| * [[https://www.vissla.com/shop/wetsuits-lycra/|Vissla]] USA recycled rubber, limestone neoprene, other green manufacturing aspects | * [[https://www.vissla.com/shop/wetsuits-lycra/|Vissla]] USA recycled rubber, limestone neoprene, other green manufacturing aspects | ||
| + | * [[https://www.vissla.com/collections/new-seas-wetsuits|New Seas Collection]] | ||
| * [[https://xcelwetsuits.com/|Xcel]] USA has limestone neoprene - do they call it "Veoprene"? | * [[https://xcelwetsuits.com/|Xcel]] USA has limestone neoprene - do they call it "Veoprene"? | ||
| * [[https://www.xterrawetsuits.com/|Xterra]] specialized for Triathlons - different distribution of thicknesses to aid swimming position and flexibility in shoulders | * [[https://www.xterrawetsuits.com/|Xterra]] specialized for Triathlons - different distribution of thicknesses to aid swimming position and flexibility in shoulders | ||
| + | * **Out of Business ?** | ||
| + | * [[https://giantfish.us/|Giant Fish]] Oregon, USA (<font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>Out of business Jan 2026</font>) lightweight tops and bottoms, limestone neoprene, designed for paddlers | ||
| + | * Scott Darling Interview with Nick Murray - [[https://tcsurfski.com/2023/02/04/ppp-episode-42-leveling-up-with-giant-fish-founder-scott-darling/|TCSurfski Podcast]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19iJzpdxU3/|Gorge Paddler Review 2025]] (facebook) | ||
| + | * Ridge UK out of business 11/2020 | ||
| + | * Schnell - limestone neoprene | ||
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| ===== Online Multi-Brand Stores ===== | ===== Online Multi-Brand Stores ===== | ||
| - | <WRAP indent> | + | This is only a sampling. You often can find additional multi-brand stores listed on your specific location wiki page here under the "Dealers" or "Resources" headings. |
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| - | This is only a sampling. You often can find additional multi-brand stores under your specific location in the "Dealers" or "Resources" headings. | + | |
| * [[https://webshop.aterra.se/|Aterra ]]**Sweden** | * [[https://webshop.aterra.se/|Aterra ]]**Sweden** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.basenz.com/|Base ]]**NZ** | ||
| * [[https://www.coastwatersports.com/|CoastWaterSports ]]**UK** | * [[https://www.coastwatersports.com/|CoastWaterSports ]]**UK** | ||
| * [[https://dietz.se/|Dietz ]]**Sweden** | * [[https://dietz.se/|Dietz ]]**Sweden** | ||
| * [[https://www.ekue-sport.de/|Ecü Sport ]]**Germany** | * [[https://www.ekue-sport.de/|Ecü Sport ]]**Germany** | ||
| * [[http://evo.com|Evo ]]**USA** | * [[http://evo.com|Evo ]]**USA** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.evo.com/lowest-price-guarantee|USA Low Price Guarantee]] | + | * [[https://www.evo.com/lowest-price-guarantee|Lowest USA Price Guarantee]] |
| + | * [[https://www.keepitsimplesurf.co.za/collections/wetsuits|KeepItSimple Surf ]]**RSA** | ||
| + | * [[https://komsurf.com/collections/wetsuits|Kommetje Surf ]]**RSA** | ||
| * [[https://www.rei.com/c/wetsuits|REI ]]**USA** | * [[https://www.rei.com/c/wetsuits|REI ]]**USA** | ||
| * [[https://www.steepandcheap.com/Store/catalog/search.jsp?s=u&q=wetsuits|SteepAndCheap ]]**USA ** (Backcountry bargain site) | * [[https://www.steepandcheap.com/Store/catalog/search.jsp?s=u&q=wetsuits|SteepAndCheap ]]**USA ** (Backcountry bargain site) | ||
| * [[https://www.swimoutlet.com/wetsuits-c13596/?campaignid=102912320&adgroupid=4486016600&keyword=wetsuits&matchtype=e&targetid=kwd-39514933&device=c&creativeid=309988204499&adposition=&adtype=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo-aCBhC-ARIsAAkNQiup0Nrs4yHyTB_mcVRtCvK6U6unWuniQvDTPV0fxgz2lMhg3p2DALAaAtarEALw_wcB|SwimOutlet ]]**USA** | * [[https://www.swimoutlet.com/wetsuits-c13596/?campaignid=102912320&adgroupid=4486016600&keyword=wetsuits&matchtype=e&targetid=kwd-39514933&device=c&creativeid=309988204499&adposition=&adtype=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo-aCBhC-ARIsAAkNQiup0Nrs4yHyTB_mcVRtCvK6U6unWuniQvDTPV0fxgz2lMhg3p2DALAaAtarEALw_wcB|SwimOutlet ]]**USA** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.watersportswarehouse.co.za/product-category/surf-gear/wetsuits-surf-gear/|Watersports Warehouse ]]**RSA** | ||
| * [[https://wetiz.eu/|Wetiz ]]**Germany** | * [[https://wetiz.eu/|Wetiz ]]**Germany** | ||
| * [[https://wetsuitfactory.com/|Wetsuit Factory ]]**AUS** | * [[https://wetsuitfactory.com/|Wetsuit Factory ]]**AUS** | ||
| - | * **Wetsuit Warehouse (seems to be several)** | + | * **Wetsuit Warehouse** |
| * [[https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/|Wetsuit Warehouse ]]**AUS** | * [[https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/|Wetsuit Warehouse ]]**AUS** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.wetsuitwarehouse.co.za/|Wetsuit Warehouse]]** RSA** | ||
| * [[https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/wetsuits/category/wetsuits-by-brand.html|Wetsuit Warehouse ]]**USA** | * [[https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/wetsuits/category/wetsuits-by-brand.html|Wetsuit Warehouse ]]**USA** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.wildwinds.co.nz/|Wildwinds ]]**NZ** | ||
| ===== Local Wetsuit Sources ===== | ===== Local Wetsuit Sources ===== | ||
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| + | (where the wiki admins live) | ||
| * **Bellingham, WA, USA** | * **Bellingham, WA, USA** | ||
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