How should a wetsuit fit?

Snug everywhere, with no gaps at the lower back or under the arms. If it feels loose around the middle, size down. Between sizes, go by your chest measurement.

When do I need boots, gloves and a hood?

Boots from about 13°C down, gloves and a hood below 10°C. On St Ives Bay that is roughly November to April, so most winter surfers wear all three.

Chest zip or back zip?

Chest zips keep more water out and suit winter, when you want the warmest suit you can get. Back zips are easier to pull on and fine for summer.

Can I try it on and return it?

Yes. Try it on at home over swimwear, dry, with the tags on. If it is wrong, send it back unworn within 30 days. Return postage is yours.

The cold-water edit

Everything we wear from November to April: hooded 5/4s, 5mm boots and gloves, and a robe for the car park.

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Free UK delivery over £7530 day returns, unworn with tags12 month seam warrantyRepairs for lifeDesigned on St Ives BayFree UK delivery over £7530 day returns, unworn with tags12 month seam warrantyRepairs for lifeDesigned on St Ives Bay

The cold-water edit

Wetsuit Change Bucket

Harbour Changing Robe

Coldsnap 3mm Hood

Coldsnap 5mm Gloves

Coldsnap 5mm Split-Toe Boots

Longshore 4/3 Chest-Zip Wetsuit, Women's

Longshore 4/3 Chest-Zip Wetsuit, Men's

Tidewalker 5/4 Hooded Chest-Zip Wetsuit, Women's

Tidewalker 5/4 Hooded Chest-Zip Wetsuit, Men's

Wetsuit questions

Water temperatures, new kit and the odd good day

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