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 ...

Maybe it's some sort of coincidence but over the past few years, has it felt like some new wetsuits can't even last through a season? A decade or so ago, this wasn't the case, or maybe my memory is ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.