Rip Curl Girls Omega 3/2mm E-Stitch Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit
The Rip Curl Girls Omega 3/2mm E-Stitch Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit is a great mid-range suit that is uniquely positioned in that it’s can be used, in many parts of Australia, year round. The high quality neoprene and full coverage combined with the E-stitch are what enable it’s versatility – we say this because the seam is super stretchy, making it comfy, meaning they’re not going to be looking to get back into a springy or bikini etc, but being a 3/2 steamer its pretty toasty. . With 3mm in the torso and most of the legs, and 2mm in the arms and major stretch panels, it provides full coverage and flexibility. The E5 and E3 neoprene combination offers top-tier flexibility and warmth at an affordable price. The E-Stitch seam, known for its stretchiness, provides more than twice the linear travel potential and 65% more strength compared to the Flatlock seam. The back zip system makes entry and exit easy, although it may slightly limit the back panel’s stretch. Stay comfortable and stylish with this steamer wetsuit.
To get the most out of your Rip Curl Girls Omega 3/2mm E-Stitch 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.
Rip Curl Girls Omega 3/2mm E-Stitch Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit
- Thickness: 3/2mm – 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. 3mm in the torso and most of the legs, 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. 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.
- Style: Steamer – the fullsuit, covering neck to write to ankle and the warmest option short of a hooded steamer.
- Rubber: E5 & E3 – a mix of E3 and E5 neoprene, few years ago E5 was the stretchiest neoprene on the market and thanks to Rip Curl’s material trickle down you can now revel in once top-tier flexibility and warmth without the price.
- Seam: E-Stitch – Rip Curl’s stretchiest stitch but isn’t completely sealed so its only used in midseason wetties. This seam is essentially the world-renowned ActiveSeam (invented by Merrow Sewing Machines) – it offers more than twice the linear travel potential/stretch and 65% more strenght than the Flatlock seam (which they also invented) – outside of wetties you’ll find it in medical compression garments and top-shelf activewear.
- 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.
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.
