Gear Review
XCEL Hawaii 4/3 Infiniti X-Zip Wetsuit - Women's
Warm and well constructed
By ambolina January 3, 2013
I've only had Infinity X-Zips (3/2 and 4/3) and I love them! I'm 5'11 and my height is in my torso, not my legs - Xcel's are the only suit I've found so far that has a tall that fits me and doesn't gap at my lower back (I get the 8T, but will probably go 10T next time...this new one feels like it pulls down on my shoulders more than my last one...then again, that one was probably stretched out from years of wear). My first 4/3 lasted 3 seasons of regular use (granted, the final season was leaky in the leg and crotch seams, but considering I surf an avg of 4 times a week, that's a pretty good lifespan for a wetsuit).
I just got this one a month ago and I've been SOOO warm! Granted, I surf in San Diego, but this morning it was 44 degree air and around 57 water temp and my body never got cold for the two hours I surfed.
The other great thing about this wetsuit is that it dries really fast. My old one didn't have the bamboo lining they use now and it was never dry by the next day. Drying it in either my garage or inside the house, the inside (I dry it inside out) is 95%-100% dry within 24 hours. Which is awesome because putting on a wet wetsuit in the morning is torture!
I convinced 3 of my O'neill wearing friends to try out Xcel Infiniti's this year and they all fell in love. This is a very warm suit at an amazing price. Thanks DoG!
View Details: XCEL Hawaii 4/3 Infiniti X-Zip Wetsuit - Women's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] UltraStretch (neoprene); [chest] Texture Skin; [knee panels] DuraFlex; [lining] ThermoCarbon
- Water Temp:
- 59 - 64 F
- Thickness:
- 4 / 3 mm
- Hood:
- no
- Zip:
- X-Zip System
- Gaskets:
- geometric Taitex ankle seals
- Seam Construction:
- pressure bonded
- Seam Seal:
- Fusion seam technology
- Recommended Use:
- surfing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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