Rip Curl Womens Dawn Patrol 4/3mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit is a no-fuss, full-warmth surfing steamer that is as comfy and stretchy as it is warm (very). 4/3mm, in a quality suit like this, will have you sitting pretty warm from Sydney south, if you're north of that go the . The combined layup of their top-shelf E5 Neoprene, chest zip entry system and an expanding Glued and Blind Stitched seam ensures high thermal retention and low water movement - if water can move in and out of your suit, by poor fit or zipper to name a few, then it will struggle to keep you warm. The Dawn Patrols are middle of the Rip Curl range, which makes them one of the better wetsuits on the market as Rip Curl don't dabble in the low range.
This wetty is best suited to a wearer who's priority is warmth, flexibility and stretch but don't want or need top-shelf. Sure, there are more expensive suits on the market but they're optimised for warmth and durability. At this point you've got to gauge what's more important to you? Maximising comfort and performance or extending the life of the suit? If your answer is life than you should look towards a tape seam alternative such as the .
To get the most out of your Ripcurl Surfing Wetsuit we recommend maintaining it with and following the steps in our guide to .
Rip Curl Womens Dawn Patrol 4/3mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit:
- E5 Neoprene - stretchier, lighter and warmer than ever before - laid in high-strain zones, E4 is laid in the non-stretch panels (calves etc)
- Chest Zip - market leading enclosure for stretch and warmth -
- GBS seams - the stretchiest stitch in the game, not as durable as taped but more freedom. Ideal for comfort and competition.
- Fast Drying Jerseys - keeps the exterior linings of your wetty drier and less filthy...
- Critical Seam Reinforcement - certain parts of your wetsuit are subject to certain levels of stress, for eg- your under arms strain the rubber a lot more than the middle of your thigh, because of the nature of human movement.
- Thickness: 4/3mm
PLEASE NOTE: Wetsuit Warehouse cannot sell Rip Curl products to customers outside Australia at this time.
