Quiksilver CL5
Constructed of only five panels, the Quicksilver CL5 was designed to minimize seams, which improves insulation and reduces skin irritation caused by stitching. Suitable for water temperatures as low as 55 degrees, the CL5 retails for about $325.
Matuse Hoplite
This game-changing wetsuit is made from Yamamoto rubber, rather than neoprene. The material is made from limestone instead of petroleum, creating a longer-lasting and more durable suit. The material is also a great deal thinner than that used for comparable wetsuits. Many users report that the thin, 2-millimeter design is appropriate for temperatures as low as 50 degrees. The Matuse Hoplite costs about $450.
O'Neill PsychoFreak
At $500, the O'Neill Psychofreak is hardly cheap, but it provides a number of features not found in other suits. Rather than a single layer, the Psychofreak is made of three, allowing more warmth to be held in by just 3 millimeters of thickness. The suit also features reinforced knees for divers working on rough sea-bottoms or surfers who are used to chewing through less durable suits.
Article Written By Louie Doverspike
Based in Seattle, Louie Doverspike has been a professional writer since 2004. His work has appeared in various publications, including "AntiqueWeek" magazine, the "Prague Post" and "Seattle Represent!" Doverspike holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College.
