ONeill Girls Reactor 3/2mm BZ Steamer Wetsuit
The O’Neill Girls Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit offers a tonne of value and for it’s price is easily one of the best picks for a girls steamer. With a thickness of 3/2mm, this wetsuit offers optimal warmth and flexibility. The 3mm torso and leg areas provide superior insulation, while the 2mm arm and stretch panels ensure unrestricted movement. It’s the perfect companion for chilly conditions in QLD and Northern NSW, although it may not be as suitable for colder regions like Victoria. Made from O’Neill’s top-performing UltraFlex neoprene, this wetsuit guarantees excellent heat retention. The flatlock seam construction ensures durability and cost-effectiveness, although it’s important to keep in mind the potential for cold water entry. Featuring a back zip design, this wetsuit offers easy entry and exit, although it may restrict back panel expansion. The double super seal collar creates a secure and comfortable fit, while the hidden key pocket provides a convenient storage solution. Get ready to dive into your water adventures fully equipped with the O’Neill Girls Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit!
To get the most out of your O’Neill Girls Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit 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 Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit
- Thickness – 3/2mm: 3mm in the torso and most of the legs, 2mm in the arms and major stretch panels. 3/2s are the go to wetsuit thickness QLD and Northern NSW winters but questionable in Victoria, where 4/3s are the standard.
- 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 backzip 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.
- Double super seal collar: two layers in the collar creates a better seal against the neck and reduces rashing because the inner layer isn’t fixed to the outer.
- Hidden Key pocket: tuck your keys or cash into a secure pouch on the inside of the suit.
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.
