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

O'Neill Women's Reactor 2 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit is a basic wetsuit that still offers everything you need to stay comfortable in the surf. One key feature that makes this wetsuit work so well is the neoprene it uses - Ultraflex/Fluidfoam Neoprene. It's not bad in terms of flexibility, though stiffer than their Technobutter wetsuits, but it's also more durable. So depending on what you're looking for the trade-off can be well worth it, especially when the price is a big factor.

This style of wetsuit is perfect for winter conditions in Eastern Australia, especially with mesh skin panels that help to fight off wind chill. Because water is such an effective conductor of heat, it’s able to draw heat from your body quickly when it’s windy. Mesh skin is hydrophobic so water runs off you quickly and doesn’t soak into your neoprene jersey. For those living around Southern NSW and the further south, you might opt for a slightly thicker 4/3mm wetsuit.

To get the most out of your O'Neill women's Reactor 3/2mm Steamer we recommend washing it with Wetsuit Wash & reading our maintenance guide.

O'Neill Women's Reactor 2 3/2mm Back Zip Steamer Wetsuit Features:

• Ultraflex/Fluidfoam Neoprene: Highly durable neoprene materials that resist abrasion and compression with a supple feel and good stretch
• 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.
• Back Zip Entry: 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.
• MeshSkin Chest & Back Panels: If you've heard of smoothskin material this is the same stuff but textured essentially. It's a hydrophobic material (won't absorb water), and because water amplifies wind chill it helps considerably with staying warm
• Krypto Knee Padz: Your wetties 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
• Long Sleeves: To help protect you from the sun's harsh rays while out on the water.
• Double Super Seal Collar
• Hidden Key Pocket
• 3/2mm thickness