Rip Curl Girls Omega 2mm FL Back Zip Spring Suit
The Rip Curl Girls Omega 2mm FL Back Zip Spring Suit is a versatile choice for surfers seeking optimum comfort and functionality. With a thickness of 2mm, this wetsuit strikes the perfect balance between protection and flexibility, making it ideal for mid-season surfing in Australia. The short leg and short arm design of this spring suit allows for unrestricted movement and ensures core temperature retention. Crafted from a combination of E3 and E5 neoprene, the suit offers unparalleled stretchiness and warmth without breaking the bank. Its flatlock seam construction guarantees durability while the convenient back zip allows for easy entry and exit, although it may limit back panel expansion for certain maneuvers.
To get the most out of your Rip Curl Girls Omega 2mm FL Back Zip Spring Suit we recommend washing it with the Australian made Wetsuit Wash, reading our Wetsuit Maintenance Guide and hanging it on a Wetsuit Hanger.
Rip Curl Girls Omega 2mm FL Back Zip Spring Suit
- Thickness: 2mm – full coverage in 2mm, the midway mark of surfing neoprenes in Australia and the perfect mid-season thickness for most of us. In QLD you can definitely get away with 2mm in winter.
- Style: Spring Suit – springies are short leg & short arm wetsuits, no neoprene on the elbows and knees gives you full freedom of movement and puts less resistance on the shoulder. Great for core temp retention, not the best at cutting windchill.
- Rubber: E5 & E3 – a mix of E3 and E5 neoprene, few years ago E5 was the stretchiest neoprene on the market and thanks to Rip Curl’s material trickle down you can now revel in once top-tier flexibility and warmth without the price.
- Seam: Flatlock Seam – I’d bet there’d be enough flatlock stitch laid in the history of wetsuits to cover the distance of here to the moon and back, and for good reason. It’s extremely durable, almost 2D and is the most cost effective seam out there. But bear in mind the many pinholes created in the stitching process creates plenty of passages for cold water to enter the suit.
- Zip: Back Zip – it’s a zip and its on your back, but to elaborate (because that’s my job) the backzip has spanned the entire history of wetsuits and is the easiest system to use in terms of entry/exit. The downside to back zips is that it inhibits expansion of the back panel because the zip itself doesn’t stretch – back panel stretch is vital when standing up on a surfboard as there is a great deal of back stretch when tucking your knees under.
Not sure what these terms mean? We’ve gone into great detail about the crucial aspects of a wetsuit, watch or read about them at the following links: Seams, Zips and Styles.
