West Wetsuit Fluid Lotus 5x4 Hooded

A wetsuit will keep you warm and toasty when staying out of the water because it's too cold isn't an option. And the Fluid Lotus is West's top of the line wetsuit.

The 5/4/3 hooded fluid lotus is the super cold water standard for West's line. Made out of a 100% Ultraspan neoprene which is a limestone based SUPER stretchy neoprene for maximum mobility and flexibility. Flexibility is so important when paddling because if your wetsuit isn't stretchy enough, you will tire out faster when paddling.

The 5/4/3 represents the neoprene thickness. 5mm body, or main torso, thickness, 4mm thickness for the upper arms and upper legs, and 3mm thickness for the lower arms and legs. This keeps you warm in frigid water temps.

The seams on this wetsuit are triple glued and blind stitched, and then sealed with Fluid seam technology (liquid tape). This means the wetsuit is completely sealed and keeps the seams water tight, limiting the amount of water that enters the wetsuit. Extra taping on high stress areas means you don't have to worry about a seam tearing out from extra movement.

Also standard on the Fluid Lotus is West's Pyro-fiber fabric in the chest area. Pyro-fiber is a moisture wicking and insulating layer that keeps your upper body toasty even in the chilliest conditions.

An extra flap of super thin neoprene that is attached to the inside back of the wetsuit (called a batwing), goes up and over your head and prevents water from rushing down your back when you dive under a wave. A built in hood keeps your head super warm and adds an additional layer of protection from water rushing down your back.

Extra watertight embossing seals around the ankles and wrists preventing water from rushing up while the "Forte" collar closure keeps the neck of this wetsuit comfortable, warm and closed off from the elements.

Seamless shoulders and underarm panels keep the wetsuit from rubbing weird and causing uncomfortable chaffing in the highest movement areas. The last thing you want is a painful rash in the shoulder area when you are trying to paddle out.

A special fabric layer on the chest and back, called Thermal Mesh Glide Skin, provides an extra layer of insulation as well as giving you extra grip on the surfboard when you are laying down.

The neoprene is pre-bent in the arms and legs for an extra level of flexibility as well as having a panel behind the knees that reduces fabric bunching. Reinforced knee pads to protect the knees from wear and tear.

Key holder so that you can stash your car key on yourself instead of the bushes.

YKK zippers means consistent watertight closure every time.

And the best feature of this wetsuit like all of West's wetsuits is the unconditional lifetime guarantee on all seams from tearing out. This is huge because the seams of a wetsuit are the most susceptible to being torn. This means this wetsuit will last you forever... and if it doesn't... you get a new one.

By far this is the best price high-end wetsuit on the market today.

Features -

• Fluid Seam Technology
• 100% Ultraspan
• Pyro-Fibre Chest
• Batwing
• GBS Triple Glued and Blind Stitched Sealed Seams
• Seamless Shoulder and Underarm Panels
• Thermal Mesh Glide Skin
• Wrist/Ankle Waterlock Embossing
• Pre-bent and Contoured Arm and Leg Panels
• Embossed Action Panels (Behind Knees)
• YKK Metal Zips
• Taped Stress Areas
• Plasma Skin on K-foam Knee Pads
• Forte Collar Closure
• S-foam Super-light Neo
• Key Holder
• Built in Hood
• Lifetime Guarantee