Yamamoto neoprene wetsuits

[Planktom]

Chariots of the Sun - 5/4mm Chest Zip — Sea Monster Supply Co

Chariots of the Sun are proud to present our chest zip steamer. Hand made from the finest Yamamoto neoprene. Mesh skin body panel for durability & grip on the board; with a hollow fibre fleece yarn on the inner body from the knee, up through the core and into the arms. Coupled with the extre

www.seamonstersupply.co

 

[SMUKES]

How'd they settle on "Chariots of The Sun"

 

[pintail]

I only wear Isurus since starting with one, a 2-3-2 Elite about 6 years ago, and I still wear that one. The Yamamoto neoprene lives up to the hype, lighter weight, crazy warmth (really), and dries in less than half the time of suits made out of the other neoprene types. I'd say that any company that makes decent quality suits but use only Yamamoto rubber should be a large improvement over anything else you've worn. Best to try them on since different companies have different ideas about fit.

 

[Planktom]

How'd they settle on "Chariots of The Sun"

I have no idea... it’s a lot of syllables

 

[ekim]

Sounds like a Psych rock LP.

 

[Camel Rock]

Can’t speak to a surf suit, but I’ve had a few open cell, Yamamoto free dive suits. Very nice construction, warm and durable.

 

[SMUKES]

I have no idea... it’s a lot of syllables

Haha

 

[trucker]

Has anyone here ordered/worn a 7till8 suit?

 

[pablo66]

I ordered an Isurus wet suit for North east winters. the suit looked quality but in came with multiple deep creases in the slick skin and odd spots from being stored or packed incorrectly. Aviod having it shipped directly from them.

 

[HerbB]

I have a couple of 7til8 suits. Just got them last year. Pretty much everything as advertised. It was more of a luxury buy for me, as usually I can usually find something off the rack that fits me. However, it’s nice having a well fitting suit. The biggest pro is they fit so well, they’re actual warmer. I wouldn’t go as far as you could drop down 1m, but being so well fitting they definitely are warmer compared to non-customs.

The only con is Yamamoto is definitely not as stretchy as O’Neill’s higher end stuff. However the Yamamoto material feels better against the skin, making it an even trade off.

You also want a tight fit when new - just advertised, it’s take about 2 surfs to mold to your body. When mine arrived, I was concerned they got the sizes wrong, but after the 2nd session, they were perfect.