Hyperfreak 4/3mm+ Chest Zip Full Wetsuit

I love it

The comfort and mobility of this suit is extraordinary. In 58 degree air and water, with no wind, plus sun and six-foot waves, wearing gloves and booties (no hood), I was warm in the water and hot in the sun while out of the water. Neck seal is good. Restrictions to mobility are minimal, if they exist at all. I don’t notice them. I’m 6’3” under 175 pounds and 55 years old. The MT fits very well and getting in / out is easy if you’re not sweaty. So get it on quickly before it starts to warm you up. When this suit is dry, it’s very light. When it’s wet, it’s elastic under its own weight. Rinsing it is a strange experience. I imagine it’s like hosing down an octopus - the limbs feel almost gummy and stretch so readily it seems like it wouldn’t hold shape, but it does. If the picture shows up with this review, look at how the sleeve covers my watch. It’s almost like the material was sprayed onto my body. Keep Velcro away from it (bodyboarders with bicep leashes be careful or wear a compression sleeve under the strap to protect the arm material - Velcro will hurt the material instantly). That’s why I’ll endorse the chest zip version of this suit as superior to the back zip - no Velcro. Plus the zipper placement is excellent - I don’t notice it on my chest. Actually, when it’s on, everything about this suit - except the warmth - is hard to notice. Well done.

Perfect Fit but Tight Across the Shoulder

Fits perfectly, but definitely tight across the chest/shoulders. Works well and wanted to try out a front zip. Bit for ease of use, I will probably stick with back zip going forward.

This is my 2nd wetsuit. My first wetsuit was a back zip (an O'neill) and didn't get much use before I got too fat. This time I used the fit guide and it got my a perfect fit. It is super soft, very comfortable as no pinch or stuck limbs or material are noticed while using it. I don't get a big flushed like the back zip, and it's super easy to take off compared to my older one. My only fear is that the material is so soft that I will tear it somehow.