ONeill Girls Bahia 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Mid Spring Suit Wetsuit
The O’Neill Girls Bahia 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit looks as good as it performs (very good) and excels in conditions where wind-chill factor needs to lessened. With a thickness of 2mm, this wetsuit offers full coverage that is perfect for mid-season surfing in Australia. Whether you are in Queensland or anywhere else, this wetsuit is ideal for those slightly cooler waters. Made from O’Neill’s UltraFlex neoprene, this suit prioritizes warmth without compromising flexibility. The flatlock seam/stitch provides extreme durability, making it cost-effective as well. Although the back zip may seem standard, it offers easy entry and exit. However, keep in mind that the back zip limits the expansion of the back panel. Dive into the waves with confidence in this exceptional wetsuit.
To get the most out of your O’Neill Girls Bahia 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit we recommend washing it with the Australian made Wetsuit Wash, reading our Wetsuit Maintenance Guide and hanging it on a Wetsuit Hanger.
O’Neill Girls Bahia 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit
- Thickness – 2mm: full coverage in 2mm, the midway mark of surfing neoprenes in Australia and the perfect mid-season thickness for most of us. In QLD you can definitely get away with 2mm in winter.
- Neoprene – O’Neill’s UltraFlex is their midrange rubber, prioritising warmth and easily one of the better performing neoprenes on the market.
- Seam/Stitch – Flatlock: I’d bet there’d be enough flatlock stitch laid in the history of wetsuits to cover the distance of here to the moon and back, and for good reason. It’s extremely durable, almost 2D and is the most cost effective seam out there. But bear in mind the many pinholes created in the stitching process creates plenty of passages for cold water to enter the suit.
- Zip – Back Zip: it’s a zip and its on your back, but to elaborate (because that’s my job) the back zip has spanned the entire history of wetsuits and is the easiest system to use in terms of entry/exit. The downside to back zips is that it inhibits expansion of the back panel because the zip itself doesn’t stretch – back panel stretch is vital when standing up on a surfboard as there is a great deal of back stretch when tucking your knees under.
Not sure what these terms mean? We’ve gone into great detail about the crucial aspects of a wetsuit, watch or read about them at the following links: Seams, Zips and Styles.
