I've just ordered and Ion amaze core 5/3 for surfing. Was going to go for the 4/3 but living in Scotland Is felt like I needed something I know will keep me warm all year round !! Really excited to see what it's like :)
Good review Paul. Have an ION winter wetsuit, a good few years old but still going strong. Well made and keeps must of the water out but I find wearing a neck seal makes a massive difference. Very toasty with that in. Billabong Furnace for the Autumn which is new and has the fancy lining that makes it comfortable and warm but a bit tricky to get out of as it's a front zip. My summer wetsuit is an ONeil, also a front zip, but much more stretchy, perfect fit, and is really easy to put on and take off. My favourite.
Great review. One thing that people often don't realise or think about is that you can get a chemical reaction between neoprene or any rubber and aftershave or any other skin care products. I am not saying it was but maybe your "old spice" didn't get on well with the neoprene. Drysuits are even worse for reacting to such things and you can check the neck seal which is like new, go out in the dry suit and a hour later the latex has changed into a black gunk and welded itself to your neck. Regarding the neck height it seems that quite a few brands are going for lower necks, I think it comes from surfing. The high necks feel a lot more cosy on the beach but when you move your head forward it tends to open up the neck at the back just ready for a wave to go down your back when water starting. If you do feel a bit exposed around the neck the ion neck gaitor things work well but they are constantly out of stock.
That’s awesome John. Glad you liked the review. I like your hypothesis about the effects of the “old spice” 😂 which for most people who have a hairy face may be reality. For me, alas, I couldn’t grow stubble if you held a gun to my head so need for old spice, high karate or even cool water for me!!! What’s stranger, as you would have seen from the review, is my other suits remain like new at the neck. They have been used less but show no signs of any wear at the neck. I have now repaired it myself but I didn’t think that was particularly satisfactory what is a £350 suit. Thanks again for watching, subscribing and commenting. Much appreciated. 🤙
Hi Steven. I guess that’s a possibility but that’s my winter wetsuit which is 6/5mm. I live in Scotland which is sun deprived at the best of times but in winter getting sunburn is definitely is not a worry. Freezing is though 😀
I've just ordered and Ion amaze core 5/3 for surfing. Was going to go for the 4/3 but living in Scotland Is felt like I needed something I know will keep me warm all year round !! Really excited to see what it's like :)
Good review Paul. Have an ION winter wetsuit, a good few years old but still going strong. Well made and keeps must of the water out but I find wearing a neck seal makes a massive difference. Very toasty with that in. Billabong Furnace for the Autumn which is new and has the fancy lining that makes it comfortable and warm but a bit tricky to get out of as it's a front zip. My summer wetsuit is an ONeil, also a front zip, but much more stretchy, perfect fit, and is really easy to put on and take off. My favourite.
Glad you liked it Paul 🤙
Great review. One thing that people often don't realise or think about is that you can get a chemical reaction between neoprene or any rubber and aftershave or any other skin care products. I am not saying it was but maybe your "old spice" didn't get on well with the neoprene. Drysuits are even worse for reacting to such things and you can check the neck seal which is like new, go out in the dry suit and a hour later the latex has changed into a black gunk and welded itself to your neck. Regarding the neck height it seems that quite a few brands are going for lower necks, I think it comes from surfing. The high necks feel a lot more cosy on the beach but when you move your head forward it tends to open up the neck at the back just ready for a wave to go down your back when water starting. If you do feel a bit exposed around the neck the ion neck gaitor things work well but they are constantly out of stock.
That’s awesome John. Glad you liked the review.
I like your hypothesis about the effects of the “old spice” 😂 which for most people who have a hairy face may be reality.
For me, alas, I couldn’t grow stubble if you held a gun to my head so need for old spice, high karate or even cool water for me!!!
What’s stranger, as you would have seen from the review, is my other suits remain like new at the neck. They have been used less but show no signs of any wear at the neck.
I have now repaired it myself but I didn’t think that was particularly satisfactory what is a £350 suit.
Thanks again for watching, subscribing and commenting. Much appreciated. 🤙
What about suntan cream?
Hi Steven. I guess that’s a possibility but that’s my winter wetsuit which is 6/5mm.
I live in Scotland which is sun deprived at the best of times but in winter getting sunburn is definitely is not a worry. Freezing is though 😀