O'Neill Mens Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit

O'Neill Mens Reactor II 3/2mm Steamer is a great-value wettie for extreme comfort and warmth in those colder months. The meshskin chest and back panels help to mitigate wind chill in the areas you need it most and the flatlock stitching and ultraflex/fluidfoam neoprene ensure that this wettie is durable and flexible.

When you're in the drink, the fastest way for you to lose warmth is from being wet and having wind sap heat off your body. Water soaks into your wetsuit's jersey lining and is cooled by the wind, and because water is such an effective conductor, this means it also rapidly cools you down as well. That's where the MeshSkin panels come into play. If you've heard of SmoothSkin material, this is essentially the same thing but with a mesh finish. The hydrophobic nature (water-repelling) of the material means that instead of water soaking into your wetties external lining, it runs straight off it.

To get the most out of your ONeill Mens Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit we recommend washing it with Wetsuit Wash & reading our maintenance guide.

O'Neill Mens Reactor II 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit Features:

• Ultraflex/Fluidfoam Neoprene: 2 Highly durable neoprene materials that resist abrasion and compression with a supple feel and good stretch.
• Back Zip: This design is easy to get in and out of, but the downside is you do lose some flexibility. This is because the zipper divides the back panel of neoprene, something a chest zip or zipperless design avoid. Learn more about back zip entry systems.
• Flatlock Seams: A durable seam design but it may not keep you as warm as a GBS or taped/welded seams. This is because the sewing process creates pinholes that penetrate through the neoprene allowing minimal amounts of water to seep through. Read more about the flatlock seams on our Wetsuit Seams Blog.
• Strategic Seam Placement: O'Neill have drawn on decades of experience and anatomical knowledge to minimise seam lengths and avoid placing them in high-strain zones. This leaves the wetsuit less prone to stitching failures, improves it's flexibility and reduces the opportunity for abrasion in paddle zones.
  
• Krypto Knee Padz: Your wetty's neoprene cops a beating around the knees, so O'Neill have kitted out the Reactor II line with Krypto abrasion-resistant knee pads. They're durable yet still flexible with an ergonomic shape to ensure they don't work against arguably your most important set of joints in the surf.
• Meshskin Panels: Fitted on the back and chest to reduce wind chill, making a 3mm panel provide plenty of warmth.
• Hidden Key Pocket: For those brave enough to take their small valuables into the surf. However, if I'm being honest I'd recommend something more practical and foolproof like a surf lock.