O'Neill Epic II 3/2 CT (Black)

by O'Neill

Product Features

• Glued and Blindstitched Seams
• 100% Super Stretch Neoprene 40% Ultraflex 60% Fluid Foam
• Blackout Zipper
• Double Rolled Smooth Skin Neck Closure
• Strategic Seamless Paddle Zone

Product Description

Ultra Flex firewall chest, double seal neck closure, lumbar seamless design and re-engineered covert blackout zip. Krypto knee pads. External key pocket. 100% super stretch. Firewall insulation. New graphics and sharp lines make the O'Neill Epic a great value.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032U7RNI
• Item model number: 3360
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,584 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, July 14, 2010

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tclunich - See all my reviews

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This review is from: O'Neill Epic II 3/2 CT (Black) (Apparel)

the suit its really good, flexibility in the neoprene is the best iv seen out of this price range, the zipper does let in some water every now and then mainly when you get tossed. if your neck is soft you will have to put Vaseline or a&d ointment on but after that no prob at all. i love this suit

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Cool Water Suit, August 24, 2011

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Stephen A. Bjork "StBjork" (Carlsbad, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: O'Neill Epic II 3/2 CT (Black) (Sports)

Having owned many wetsuits for surfing over the last 25 years, I found that they get a little better each year. There are small nuances that make this a great surfing wetsuit that are not obvious when comparing to other purpose-designed suits or from other manufacturers. First, O'Neill is based in Santa Cruz and the owner Jack O'Neill is a surfer from back in the early 60's and lives in a cold water environment. So you know that the president of the company is focused on cold-water surfing first and foremost. The Epic II is designed with a "firewall" chest and back. This is because over 60% of the surf time is spent straddling the board with the chest being exposed to the cold wind and air. The hard neoprene chest blocks wind and retains heat around the chest and kidneys to keep the whole blood system warm. The warm blood then circulates to keep your extremities warm. There are no seams running down the Butt area so straddling the board does not put undue stress on the rear seams. Second about 30% of the time the surfer is paddling. The arms and shoulders have a thinner super-flex neoprene with no seams in the paddle areas. This is so there is little resistance when paddling. The neck has a soft and sticky neoprene that locks out the water from "flushing" through the suit when punching through waves. The fit is completely adjustable. Finally, the lower legs are a thinner and more flexible material that allow the surfer to bend the legs fully when taking off on a wave. There is also reinforced knee pads since some of my early "diving" wetsuit would wear holes in the knees from the constant scraping the board on take-off. These are all things that only a surfer would know about wetsuits. And Jack O'Neill is an expert. I have owned Body-Glove, Rip Curl, and other suits and nothing compares to the fit and function of an O'Neill suit. Other suits are designed for style and multi-purposes but if you surf and surf cold conditions, spend a little more and go with O'Neill. The newer neoprene is smoother, more durable more flexible and warmer and the seams are glued and blind stitched so that water cannot penetrate at the seams. Because of the new flexible technology, I go with a suit that is slightly smaller and tighter than before since above all, you want a snug fit. A loose suit allows water to wash through defeating the whole purpose of the suit. The new technology eliminates chaffing and rash that was common before with tighter suits. The Epic has all the right things for surfing water between 60 and 75 degrees. It is far lighter, flexier, smoother and more durable than any suit in the past. This all really matters if you are serious about surfing. If you plan on colder water (50-60 degress Fahrenheit 10-15 celsius) go with the Psycho II, or a 4mm: 3mm version of the Epic II, otherwise this is the best all-around suit made, hands down. You will be glad you did and have no regrets. Be sure to rinse the suit with fresh water after each use and hang on a wooden hanger, in the shade, until fully dry. The suit should look like new forever.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swell Suit, October 26, 2010

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Abacopter - See all my reviews

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This review is from: O'Neill Epic II 3/2 CT (Black) (Apparel)

Feels great, makes you look like a superhero. I stayed nice and toasty when my friends were cold. I fully recommend this suit.

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