Quiksilver Mens Highline 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit

Quiksilver Mens Highline 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit is a performance steamer with an asymmetrical chest zip that really catches the eye in this design - we're used to seeing angled chest zips, but this pullover style zip has a particularly exaggerated angle. We're making asymmetrical surfboards now, so why not wetties? It's actually underneath this zip where things start to get interesting; clips hold the panels together which when undone make getting into your wetsuit easier, and once done up create a nice fit and good water seal. Once you pull the collar over your head, connecting the zip is easy. The shape of the zip helps to guide it into place so it's way less fiddly than normal. Take a look at the pics to see what I'm talking about.

Because of where the zip meets the shoulder, the fit of the collar panel seems to contour here better looking more ergonomic. It might also be intended to help with water sealing. In any case, it looks like Quiksilver's onto something here and it's worth trying it out yourself.

To back all this crazy design up there's quality neoprene and lining. StretchFlight x3 neoprene is renowned for its flexibility and warmth, as well as it's lightweight and fast-drying properties. The warmflight thermal lining interior adds substantial warmth on top of the StretchFlight x3 neoprene.

It's also worth mentioning that all this is put together with our environment in mind - neoprenes are now limestone-derived, not petroleum; recycled materials are from scrap rubber tyres and neoprene and jersey offcuts; water-based glues are used to avoid toxic solvents. It's not perfect but there's definitely progress evident here.

To get the most out of your Quiksilver Mens Highline 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit we recommend washing it after each use with the Australian made Wetsuit Wash and reading our Wetsuit Maintenance Guide.

Quiksilver Mens Highline 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit Features:

• A-Symmetrical Chest Zip: A pullover chest zip design with an angled zip across the chest. This means more flexibility through the back panel where you need it most for paddling. For more info on wetsuit zips check out our entry systems blog
• GBS Seams: Glued and Bling Stitched Seams are a flexible stitching design, where stitching only partially penetrates the neoprene panels to bind them together (not completely through both) so no pinholes are created for water to get through. Glue is then used to reinforce the seams and seal them off. For more info check out our seams blog
• StretchFlight x3 Neoprene: Warm, lightweight, fast-drying, flexible. What more could you want?
• Warmflight Thermal Lining:Extra warmth on the interior of the suit you see in most performance steamers
• Sealed Wrists and Ankles: Keep the cuffs where they should be and stop water from flushing
• Aqua Glue: >Eco-friendly lamination
• Key Loop: no more losing those keys in the surf!
• Neoprene: HIGHLITE ECO neoprene
• Fabric Content: 83% Nylon, 17% Elastane