ONeill Mens Reactor II 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit
The O’Neill Men’s Reactor II 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit is the epitome of versatility and comfort, especially when the wind-chill/atmosphere is much colder than the water temps themselves. With its 2mm thickness, it offers full coverage that is ideal for mid-season surfing in Australia. The O’Neill’s UltraFlex neoprene used in this suit not only provides exceptional warmth but also ensures optimum performance in the water. Featuring a flatlock seam/stitch construction, this wetsuit guarantees durability while the back zip allows for easy entry and exit. The strategic seamless paddle zones minimize seams, offering unrestricted movement. The hydrophobic Meshskin panel repels water, preventing wind-chill. Ride the waves with confidence and convenience in the Reactor II Spring Suit.
To get the most out of your O’Neill Men’s Reactor II 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 Mens Reactor II 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit
- Thickness – 2mm: full coverage in 2mm, the midway mark of surfing neoprene 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 neoprene 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.
- Startegic Seamless Paddle zones: seams are bad, well, less seams are good and thankfully this can be done by intuitive design and consideration of human movements.
- Meshskin: a tacky rubber is laid on the outside of the suit. This panel is hydrophobic and beads water off the wetsuit, this means those panels are not subject to wind-chill. A wet panel is 25x more susceptible to heat wicking compared to a dry one.
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.
