NEOPRENE buying guide
What is a wetsuit?
The suit allows you to stay warm during water sports. There are two types of wetsuits: the dry suit and the neoprene suit.
As its name suggests, the dry suit does not let water in, so you can remain dressed underneath, which limits freedom of movement.
In surfing as in bodyboarding, the elasticity (stretch in English) of the suit is very important. The suits used for these practices are therefore made of neoprene (or similar), which allows great freedom of movement. By adjusting perfectly to the body, they allow a thin layer of water to pass through, which is heated by friction.
Choice criteria :
Water temperature
To adapt to the water temperature, a wetsuit can have different thicknesses:
For waters between 5 and 12°C we recommend a 5/4mm.
For waters between 10 and 17°C we recommend a 4/3mm.
For waters between 15 and 23°C we recommend a 3/2mm.
For waters between 20 and 25°C we recommend a 2/2mm.
For water above 25°C we recommend an anti-UV top (which protects against sunburn and the friction of the board on the torso).
Cuts may also vary:
You can mix the thicknesses and cuts to adapt the suit to your nervousness.
Frequency and level of practice
If you're just starting out, focus on practicality for your first wetsuit: a backzip wetsuit (zipper in the back) will be easier to put on.
If you are cold, choose a fairly thick wetsuit which will prevent you from being cold while waiting to catch a wave at the peak
If you surf often and spend your sessions paddling like crazy, choose a high-end wetsuit: flexible and comfortable. The frontzip and chestzip (front zipper) are more difficult to put on but limit water entry.
Accessories 
For water below 15 degrees you can add slippers, gloves and hoods which will limit heat loss and allow you to maximize your time in the water and optimize your comfort.
Reef boots protect your feet from cuts on the reef or sea urchins and not from the cold. 
Interview
To increase the durability of your suit, don't overlook maintenance. Rinsing with clean water after each session is strongly recommended to limit salt-related abrasion. Dry your suit in the shade, hanging on a wide hanger at hip level (sleeves and legs falling on either side to avoid deforming the suit by hanging it at shoulder level).
Keep your wetsuit away from heat sources that burst the small bubbles present in the neoprene (sun, hot water, heaters, etc.)
From time to time wash your suit with a special shampoo which will prevent unpleasant odors and skin conditions.
Size guide :
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