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FREESPIRIT Kids' Short Wetsuit

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The O’Neill Hyperfreak range of wetsuits is popular across the world thanks to the ridiculous levels of stretch in their neoprene. However, this updated version takes things a step further with their new TechnoButter 4 neoprene which, combined with a graphene-infused liner, manages to be lightweight, stretchy and remarkably warm. Don’t forget, you can also get too hot in a wetsuit. During our August testing, we found a 3mm wetsuit was simply too hot to use on an inflatable obstacle course on an inland lake, but was ideal in the sea.

There are generally two eco-friendly options as an alternative to traditional neoprene. The first is limestone neoprene (also known as Yamamoto neoprene) which swaps petroleum-based chemicals for calcium carbonate from limestone. Although not completely eco-friendly, limestone neoprene is easy to store and durable, and arguably better than traditional neoprene in that it’s warmer, lighter, more flexible and absorbs less water. Amazingly, Roka sells this premium wetsuit as an ‘entry level’ option, but unless you’re a professional triathlete, or have plans to swim the Atlantic, this has all the features you need to improve your outdoor swims.Strictly speaking, no you don’t. Wild-swimmers and cold-water therapy enthusiasts may even scoff at the idea. However, should you not be gifted with such resilience, a wetsuit can make the experience of getting into cold water much more bearable. And however hardy you think you are, the added warmth provided by a wetsuit can also help you to spend longer periods of time in the water. How do wetsuits work? However, bearing in mind that very cheap neoprene can be surprisingly stiff, it might be worth spending a bit more to save having to wrestle yourself – and possibly the kids – into them every time. A “long john” wetsuit is basically a sleeveless wetsuit. Meanwhile, a “short john” is the same but with short legs too – like a shorty, but with no sleeves at all. Fancy a spot of open-water swimming? Maybe you’ve become obsessed with stand-up paddle boarding? Or perhaps you’re hoping to get gnarly in the surf? However you enjoy the open waters, a good quality wetsuit will keep you warmer for longer, which means more fun for you and the kids.

As the name implies, wetsuits are not waterproof and are designed to get… well, wet. Made from stretchy neoprene – although alternative, more eco-friendly options are available (see below) – wetsuits keep you warm thanks to bubbles in the material that trap warm air, and thermal linings. When you enter the water, a small layer fills the suit and is then heated up by your body temperature to act as more insulation. This is why the fit is so important – if your suit is too baggy, too much water will flush through, making you cold. What types of wetsuit are there? Specific swimming wetsuits are also available, which feature extra layers of neoprene in specific areas to increase buoyancy in the water. These can be found in full, sleeveless or shorty designs. A “shorty” refers to a wetsuit with the arms and legs cut short. It’s a good choice for the warmer months when the sea can still be cool, but not so cold that you need a full wetsuit.However, the main reason to highlight the Nieuwland collection is that they’re made with Yulex, the greenest alternative to neoprene available. Made from this natural rubber, along with recycled spandex and polyester, it has a generous four-way stretch and looks great. Yulex feels almost identical to neoprene, though we did notice it was extremely tight to begin with, compared to a synthetic suit, but Finisterre assures us it will loosen after a few wears. ITIWIT Canoe Kayak and Stand-up Paddle 2mm Wetsuit: Best value wetsuit for paddling and water sports

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