Suits for surfing and open water swimming activity

Multi-sport classic men’s wetsuits for all seasons, thermal insulated for comfort

Agood wetsuit is a must for any activity in the water in our colder European territories.

With a wetsuit on, your body is insulated against the worst of the cold and can withstand the brisk UK sea temperatures as well as protect you against the wind.

Most wetsuits out there, including the ones we’ve reviewed, work by trapping a small amount of water between the suit and the body, and then use your body heat to warm that water to act as a thermal jacket. It’s a simple but a tried, tested and highly effective method.

Wetsuit technology has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, especially when it comes to sustainability and thermal ability, so in this article we’ll look to guide you through a bit of the buying advice and what to look for, and additionally suggest a number of wetsuits we’ve tested and would recommend in 2023.

If you see ‘mm’ after your wetsuit name it refers to its thickness. Generally, look for thicker wetsuits for colder water and thinner ones for the British spring and summer.

Personal tastes vary so we’d recommend trying a few on to see what you think of each size.

Generally, most brands offer Small or XX-Large, with normal, tall and large offerings of each variant demarcated by an ‘L’ or a ‘T’ in the sizing guide.

If you really want a wetsuit to be multi-sport, you’re best off buying a couple designed for certain disciplines – it’ll make your life at lot easier. And think about wetsuit accessories like gloves, boots and hoods.

Here are our recommendations for some of the best wetsuits out there in 2023.

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