Rip Curl Flashbomb Heatseeker 3/2 Zip Free Wetsuit Mens

Used it in windsurf sessionby 10°C water and outside temperature. Windy and rainy weather.1,5h on (sometimes in) water with a 5mn break in the beach exposed to the wind, without any cold feeling.In the colder conditions, I use a hooded top, very easy to adust it due to the backzip model I choosed.Wetsuit very confortable, I forgot I wear It after 2mn.I loved my previous 5/4 weatsuit (high end model of other brand), that became less efficient after 10 winters and no lining.For sure, the flash bomb is not the cheaper model of the market, however it is one of the most comfortable and definitely the most efficient in cold condition I've ever got.To be validated in the years.At this time, I'm fully happy with my Flashbomb 5/3 BZ. Thx to RipCurl for this.

Both Flexible & Warm

So far in about 10 surfs in low °50 water, it's been absolutely amazing. Super comfortable, flexible, and warm! Didn't have that weird new wetsuit stiffness. Much better construction than my last O'Neil Psychotech (which literally fell apart in less than a year).

Cute cut! But.....

I've had the G-Bomb wetsuit in the past so when I bought this suit I thought it was the same as my previous versions. When it arrived I was a little shocked by how small it appeared. The tags read "new ultra stretch material" which made sense but woah, it looked like it was made for a doll. I stretched it on and it fit pretty good, a little snug but over all when I wear it in the surf it seems to stay put. Bare in mind, its only 1mm so it isn't really designed to keep you warm. It has a really cute cut, but I get cold it in within a few hours depending on conditions. Great for sun protection. I miss the old Gbomb versions though, they were cute and kept me warm in the surf esp during dawn partrols in Maui!

Exceptional Suit!!!

This suit is the warmest and most comfortable suit I’ve worn for surfing. In 60 degree water, I never felt the chill even when diving under the waves because there was no flushing!! I was able to maneuver like I was wearing board shorts. This suit was well worth the price!!

Good, but not warm enough!

I had a previous iteration of this suit at 5.5/4 mm and it was warm through winter (about 45 degrees in Washington); never got cold. This new version has thinner lining and they shaved off 0.5 mm from the body. It's very flexible and lighter and fits exceptionally well (M 5'10" 145 lbs) all of which is welcome but it's not as warm. If the sets are spaced out I'm getting chilled and shivering after 90 minutes in mid forties water. I gotta think the reduction in thickness caused this. I see the other reviewers say it's warm. Not sure what to say- I am pretty skinny, but again the previous version worked fine.

Great wetsuit, crummy zipper

I've had 3 of these wetsuits now and they're super warm. They've improved the durability too. But, the zipper always fails, which Rip Curl will replace under warranty for 1 year, but that takes many weeks before getting the suit back. If you're out of warranty, it's not free.

Perfect for outdoor pool days in the mid-40’s to low 60’s

I bought this for outdoor lap swimming. I was unclear exactly how thick I needed to be comfy, yet not encumbered. Perfect! I flip up the sleeves—which are a bit long on me—(I am 5’1”) and am good to go! Pool is in high 70’s… (Am I a cold water wimp—yes! But I swim 4-1/2-5 m. wk. with this.)

Perfect wetsuit for Hawaii

I was looking for a wetsuit that would work in Hawaii (I get cold easily). This will be perfect. It's thick enough to keep me warm but light enough not to constrain movement too badly. It's a wetsuit, so the fit is intentionally snug, and getting into it requires some amount of contortion, especially for the sleeves. I am 5'5", 133 lbs, and the size 10 fits well. (Pay attention to the size chart, as this is sized more like racing swimsuits rather than the more generous clothing sizes.)

Superior comfort and warmth

The ripcurl flashbomb series of wetsuits is by far the best suit I've worn in 50 years of surfing. They're not just talking when they say its the fastest drying suit on the market. Turned inside out after a session and the quick drying properties are clearly an eye opener, especially if drying for a second sesh. The fit of ripcurl suits are very ergonomically designed and very comfortable and warm.. The E6 material is very stretchy and flexible for easy on and off. Formerly a local resident of the North Shore of Oahu, I have also tested their flashbomd surf tops and spring suit there and found them to be superior against the tradewinds. Hang tight and stay deep, D. Harry Ching

Very good suit, great entry system

Bought this to replace a 4 year old Flashbomb. Now that I've worn for a few sessions and have some feedback. The tweaks they've made to the entry system are fantastic. Especially way easier to get it off after a session (the old version was truly hard to get out of). The zipper is little sensitive to line up, but it seals up once you do. The suit is very flexible, almost feels like a 3/2. The one bummer is it isn't as warm as my older version. When I put on the old version of the Flashbomb it definitely felt thicker, and the lining like being inside of a plush toy. This suit is definitely more flexible and thinner, but have a feeling warmth is sacrificed as a result...still a very good suit