When buying your suit, consider: Fit: A wetsuit should be snug but comfortable. A too-loose fit will allow water to flood the suit, undermining its warmth, while a too-tight suit can be constricting ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that ...

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, ...

Jack O'Neill, the man who pioneered the wetsuit and created a global surfwear brand, has died at the age of 94. Mr O'Neill, who opened his first shop in the 1950s, died of natural causes at his ...