Which wetsuits are easy to put on and take off?
This page compares 4 wetsuits with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Back Zip Wetsuit, Billabong Absolute 5/4 Back Zip Wetsuit, O'Neill Epic 3/2 Back Zip Wetsuit. Prices range from £128 to £1,420. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Back Zip Wetsuit
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£177.51 ≈ | 4/3mm | 80% rubber, 20% polyamide; E5 natural rubber-based foam | ✓ | Water-resistant steel back zipper with engineered offset teeth and urethane coating | 30% more stretch than previous E4 neoprene | — |
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The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Back Zip Wetsuit combines E5 natural rubber-based foam with E5 flash lining and E4 thermo lining for warmth, flexibility, and durability in cold water. It suits everyday surfers and beginners looking for dependable insulation and an affordable full wetsuit. ★ Ideal forThe back-zip entry has a large opening and an easy-entry design, making this wetsuit easier to put on and take off than chest-zip or zip-free alternatives.
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Billabong Absolute 5/4 Back Zip Wetsuit
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£207.09 ≈ | 5/4 mm | PRO STRETCH made from 100% recycled textiles; SUPER LITE FOAM limestone-based neoprene; GRAPHENE and SILICONE STRETCH lining | ✓ | Back zip | — | — |
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This full-length wetsuit combines 5/4 mm neoprene with recycled PRO STRETCH fabric, limestone-based SUPER LITE FOAM, and a graphene lining for warmth and flexibility. It suits surfers needing substantial insulation for cold water and who prefer the easier entry of a back-zip design. ★ Ideal forThe back-zip entry provides a wider, easier-to-reach opening than chest-zip or zip-free designs, making this wetsuit easier to put on and take off.
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O'Neill Epic 3/2 Back Zip Wetsuit
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£127.58 ≈ | 3/2mm | 100% UltraFlex DS Neoprene | ✓ | Black-Out Zipper | UltraFlex | — |
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The O'Neill Epic 3/2 is an entry-level full wetsuit made with flexible UltraFlex DS neoprene and FluidFlex Firewall lining. Its glued and blindstitched seams, thermal lining, and 3/2mm construction suit surfers and other water-sports users in mild to cool water. ★ Ideal forThis wetsuit is easy to put on and take off because its long back zip provides a wide, convenient opening and straightforward entry.
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O'Neill Heat Back Zip Wetsuit
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£1420.33 ≈ | 4/3mm | 100% Ultra Flex DS Neoprene | ✓ | 3Q-length back zipper | — | — |
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The O'Neill Heat is a 4/3mm wetsuit made with flexible Ultra Flex DS Neoprene and insulated Firewall chest and back panels. Its fluid-welded seams and back-entry zipper suit surfers who need warmth, durability, and straightforward entry. ★ Ideal forThis wetsuit suits people looking for easy on-and-off because its redesigned 3Q-length back zipper creates a wide opening and is easier to reach than a chest or zipperless entry.
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