O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit makers in surf business – well known for its large range of sizes and models at an affordable price tag. Hyperfreak is their mid-high end wetsuits for surfers who want to perform well and feel warm during the intense surf sessions, anywhere around the world.
Price: 4/5
Technology: 5/5
Flexibility 5/5
Design: 5/5
Sizes: 4/5
Types: 4/5
Total Score: 4.5/5
Why would I personally pick the Hyperfreak among other wetsuits out there? Obviously the super stretchy, comfortable, and toasty Technobutter neoprene, and the availability of zipless suits!
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O’Neill Hyperfreak Review
Super minimal seam design on the exclusive TechnoButter 3 & TB3X materials – 20% lighter with 30% less water absorption
- 5/4 with hood | 5/4 | 4/3 | 2mm | 1.5mm | 1mm | 0.5mm
- Chest-Zip | Zipless
- Fullsuit, Hooded Fullsuit, Long Leg Shorty, Long-sleeve Shorty, Long Sleeve Top, Rib Cage Vest
- Price: from $60 to $315
SPECS & FEATURES
Technobutter 3 & TB3X neoprene
O’Neill’s exclusive new improved stretch, hydrophobic neoprene with featherlight ENVY foam rubber core. Ultimate, flexibility, warmth, and comfort. Combined with Technobutter 3X, the lightest, most flexible, softest material ever created.
Glued, Blindstitched & taped Seams
Soft and durable neoprene seam tape. 0.5mm split-neoprene applied to triple-glued seams to seal out water keeping you dry and loose.
F.U.Z.E. Entry system
O’Neill’s exclusive F.U.Z.E. (Front Upper Zip Entry) system offers a fresh alternative. Using the same free floating zipper technology as their patented Z.E.N. ZIP closure. The F.U.Z.E. closure keeps you dry and allows unrestricted flexibility.
Double super seal neck
A toasty warm two-layer design featuring a 360˚ smooth skin interior lining, wide adjustability, and a secure lockdown. Fully adjustable and watertight.
Strategic seamless paddle zones
An ergonomic, seamless undersleeve panel that allows for unrestricted motion and eliminates rashing. Flexible and unique design which utilizes minimal seam placement for comfort.
Sidewinder S-Curve seams
Sidewinder S-Curve seams
Krypto Knee Padz
Abrasion-resistant, high stretch neoprene panel with ergonomic shaping for comfortable durability. The flexible and unique design utilizes an extended knee pad for added durability.
External key pocket with loop
Abrasion-resistant, high stretch neoprene panel with ergonomic shaping for comfortable durability. Located along the lower leg inseam. Constructed with Fluid Seam Weld and UltraFlex DS neoprene, this key pocket has added strength, easy access, and is completely secure.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse with cool water and drip dry out of direct sunlight
O’Neill Hyperfreak Con’s: After reading through quite a few reviews on Amazon, some size XL+ wetsuit owners claimed the suits were falling apart or letting water in. No shorty or long john in the listings.
Key Factors When Choosing A Wetsuit
- TYPE – Determine which type of wetsuit do you need: Chest/Back-Zip, short sleeve, or a full wetsuit.
- THICKNESS – Choose the right thickness for the season.
- SIZE – Make sure you get exactly the right size. When you have to choose between two sizes, weight is more important. O’Neill’s size chart is pretty spot on!
O’Neill Hyperfreak for Men
Rib Cage Vest
0.5mm Long Sleeve Top
1.5mm Long Sleeve Top
2mm chest-zip Long Sleeve Shorty
2mm chest zip Short Sleeve Long Legs Wetsuit
3/2 chest-zip Full Wetsuit
3/2 zipless Full Wetsuit
4/3 zipless Full Wetsuit
4/3 chest-zip Full Wetsuit
5/4 chest zip Hooded Full Wetsuit
Men’s O’Neill Hyperfreak Size Guide
from 168cm to 193cm / 5’6″ to 6’4″
from 52kg to 122kg / 115 lbs to 270lbs
Women’s O’Neill Hyperfreak
3/2 chest-zip Full Wetsuit
4/3 chest zip Full Wetsuit
5/4 Full Wetsuit
Women’s O’Neill Hyperfreak Size Guide
from 155cm to 183cm / 5’1″ to 6’0″
from 40.75kg to 84kg / 90lbs to 185lbs
Youths’ O’Neill Hyperfreak
3/2 zipless Comp Full Wetsuit
3/2 chest zip Comp Full Wetsuit
4/3 zipless Comp Full Wetsuit
4/3 chest zip Full Wetsuit
5/4 chest zip Hooded Full Wetsuit
Youth’s O’Neill Hyperfreak Size Guide:
from 2’10.5″ to 5’7″ / 87cm to 170cm
from 25lbs to 135 lbs / 11kg to 61kg
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