Jack O’Neill (yes, he of O’Neill surf brand fame) is widely credited for coming up with the first wetsuit that was specifically designed for use when surfing or enjoying other water-based sports. The ...

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 ...

Neoprene is good at keeping surfers warm in the water, but producing it is a dirty business. Not only is the material non-renewable, but it's derived from petroleum or limestone, which means it's a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. John the Baptist Parish is a community in Louisiana set on the edge of the Mississippi River. It, and other communities along ...

Anna Turns at North Sands, near Salcombe in Devon. Wetsuit firms are seeking natural alternatives to neoprene. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The Guardian Neoprene is made from toxic chemicals, hard to ...

Asymmetrical zippers Zippers with staggered teeth, invented to keep a tighter seal and let less water in. Common in newer zippered suits. Beavertail Early wetsuit design in the ’70s that had a large ...

Patagonia, long recognized for its commitment to the environment, just introduced the world’s first wetsuits that are made with natural rubber from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council ...

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 ...

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.

If you’re a true water sports enthusiast, you know having the right gear can make or break a day of surfing, diving, or wakeboarding. That’s why it’s important to have a pair of quality wetsuit pants.