STEAMERS – Bang for your Buck!

We all know that if you want to surf all the way through winter you are going to need a sealed steamer. Thankfully you don’t have to refinance the house, or put a huge dent in your savings to get your self a decent steamer that will keep you toasty, even on the coldest winter days!

Bellow is listed what we believe to be the “Best Bang for you Buck” steamers on the market. These are suits from the best wetsuit manufactures in the world, are constructed with high grade neoprene’s materials, will fit like a gem, and all have manufactures warranty against manufacturing faults.

XCEL – X-Flex Xzip2 3x2mm. RRP $299-

This a super stretchy suit with all the features a top end suit has, but without the price tag!

*Made of 100% super stretch Neoprene

*Double glued and blind stitched seams

*Xzip2 chest entry zip system, flap is closed at one shoulder for a better seal

*Smooth chest a back panel for wind repellency.

Why: All round best features

O’NEILL – Superfreak F.U.Z.E zip  3x2mm. RRP $329- (kids $199-)

This suit has similar paneling and design to its big brother the Psycho pro RG8. It is a super stretchy chest entry suit. It will keep Dad and the kids warm in the water for hours!

*Constructed out of O’Neill’s Ultra Flex DS and Fluid Flex neoprenes

*100% double lined neoprene, and glued and Blind stitched seams for maximum durability

*F.U.Z.E chest entry zip system, passed down from the top end Psycho RG8

Why: Durability, fit, and comfort

QUIKSILVER – Synchro 2mm B/Zip. RRP $259-

The Synchro 2mm is deffinately the most flexible suit for the price on the market!

*100% ultra stretch 2 neoprene, an all over 2mm suit

*Smooth front and back panels to minimise wind chill with internal HFT heat system lining

*Hydro sheild barrier to stop the water entering the suit through the zipper

*Triple glued and blind stitched seams

Why: Flexibilty

BILLABONG – Foil 3x2mm B/Zip. RRP $279-

The Foil has been a bang for your buck winner for a few years now, and it just keeps on getting better!

*80% Ax 2 airlite superflex 2 neoprene, stretchy and durable where you need it

*Smooth chest and back pannel to stop the wind chill with the Furnace thermal heat lining

*Drymax zip entry with asymmetric zip water barrier to stop the water from sneaking in

*Full glued and blinde stiched seams

                                                    Why: Warmth, Stretch, Easy entry

Well there you have it, the suits we believe will give you the best “Bang for your Buck!” If you don’t want to pay the “top end” price tag but still want the most out of your suit then there is something there for everyone.

We have other suits availble that are cheaper and around the same price if none of the above have caught your attention.
Come on in to wicks and check out our extensive range of wetsuits, we carry all the best suits from the biggest brands!