The O’Neil Original Men’s 2/1mm Back Zip Jacket is a classic design from a trusted brand that is sure to keep you warm during your long summer surf sessions. This wetsuit top contains 2mm of premium ...

Neoprene is good at keeping surfers warm in the water, but producing it is a dirty business. Not only is the material non-renewable, but it's derived from petroleum or limestone, which means it's a ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. As May Gray and June Gloom have taken hold of Southern ...

June 5, 2006 The wetsuit was invented in 1951 by UC Berkeley physicist Hugh Bradner to help the U.S. Navy’s “underwater swimmers” who were experiencing difficulties thanks to the advent of the Self ...

Just a few years ago, the gear options available to women surfers were woefully lacking. But a new crop of brands is beginning to change this — with pieces designed specially for women surfers, by ...

Australian performance water sports apparel company Zhik has scored a major win with its industry-first high-performance neoprene-free wetsuit range. Founded in 2003 by Brian Connolly, the creator of ...