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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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| * **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 | + | * [[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 | ||
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| * ******South Africa** | * ******South Africa** | ||
| * [[https://www.coralwetsuits.co.za/|Coral Wetsuits]] RSA | * [[https://www.coralwetsuits.co.za/|Coral Wetsuits]] RSA | ||
| - | * [[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://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://reefshop.co.za/|Reef]] RSA | ||
| * [[https://sunsetsurf.co.za/product-category/wetsuits/|Sunset Surf]] RSA | * [[https://sunsetsurf.co.za/product-category/wetsuits/|Sunset Surf]] RSA | ||
| * **United Kingdom** | * **United Kingdom** | ||
| + | * [[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://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) | ||
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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 | ||
| - | * 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.hurley.co.za/collections/wetsuits|Hurley]] USA | * [[https://www.hurley.co.za/collections/wetsuits|Hurley]] USA | ||
| * [[https://hyperflexusa.com/|Hyperflex]] USA Neoprene and Greenprene | * [[https://hyperflexusa.com/|Hyperflex]] USA Neoprene and Greenprene | ||
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| * [[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 ?** | * **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 | * Ridge UK out of business 11/2020 | ||
| * Schnell - limestone neoprene | * Schnell - limestone neoprene | ||
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| ===== Online Multi-Brand Stores ===== | ===== Online Multi-Brand Stores ===== | ||
| - | This is only a sampling. You often can find additional multi-brand stores under your specific location in the "Dealers" or "Resources" headings. | + | 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. |
| * [[https://webshop.aterra.se/|Aterra ]]**Sweden** | * [[https://webshop.aterra.se/|Aterra ]]**Sweden** | ||
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| ===== 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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