Product Description
Now featuring many of the same features as the Psycho Series the O'Neill Epic II 4/3 CT Full Length Wetsuit will keep you toasty warm in the water. Featuring a FluidFlex firewall material this wetsuit is lighter, warmer and more flexible than any other wetsuit out there and the 100 percent super stretch material will move with your body for maximum comfort. The double super seal neck and covert blackout zip are fully adjustable and will keep water from getting inside the wetsuit. Features: Strategic Seamless Paddle Zones, Lumbar Seamless Design. Style: Long Arm Full, Thickness: 4/3mm, Seam Construction: Glued and Blindstitched Seams, Model Year: 2012, Product ID: 261210, Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.
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Product Details
- Size: Large
- Color: Black
- Brand: O'Neill Wetsuits
- Model: 3361
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
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Sickpup94
I bought this wetsuit 5-6 months ago. At first, I was impressed. It had a lot of features for an entry level wetsuit. Like a leg key pocket, soft lined inner stomach area, smooth neck area (to avoid rubbing). It also was very good at keeping me warm in 55 degree water.
Now the bad...
Since I bought it, I had nothing but trouble with the zipper sticking while trying to zip it up. Yesterday, one of the teeth broke off the zipper and the suit can't zip up now.
I noticed the inseam glue had come undone and it was coming apart.
The stitching on the collar came undone and eventually tore when trying to velcro it shut.
The stitching on the key pocket, on the leg, was slowly unravelling and the key loop felt flimsy.
My old entry level Body Glove Stealth 4/3 lasted a year and a half, surfing 4-6 times a week and I never had a problem. The O'neill Epic lasted maybe 6 months with me only using it 1-2 times a week.
I went to two local surf shops for a new wetsuit and both of them recommended other brands because they felt O'neill's quality control had gone down hill. I would have to agree.
I will be sending it back to O'neill and we will see what the warranty will cover. In the meantime, I am looking at getting a Body Glove Vapor because of the good reliability and quality that I've experienced with that company.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By S. A. Bjork
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. The newer neoprene is smoother, lighter more durable, more flexible and warmer and the seams are glued and blind stitched so that water cannot penetrate at the seams. Step into the cold water and you stay warm and dry inside. This technology mirrors the (much) more expensive Psycho suits by O'Neill. 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. This company did not sell out to Wall Street and the focus is squarely on Surf Suits.
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 of a thinner and more flexible material that allows the surfer to bend the knees fully when taking off on a wave. There are 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, Excel 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. 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, more flexible, 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 degrees 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.
I have owned many O'Neill suits and if I take care of them and get the right fit, they last forever.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By anonsurfer
I absolutely loved everything about this wetsuit until the zipper broke after only 20 or so uses. I am 5'9" and 165lb and the Medium fit perfectly. It is a great wetsuit for the price, was very comfortable and super warm. The zipper started sticking after about 10 uses and completely broke after 20 uses. Please note that I had a 2010 but I just tried on a new 2012 yesterday and I had similar issues getting the zipper to close smoothly. I also tried on the Epic II 3/2 and that zipped up smoothly first try so perhaps the zipper problem is due to the tighter fit of the 4/3 on my body. I did notice there was another reviewer that had zipper issues so perhaps this is the Achilles heal of this wetsuit.
Because I liked I so much (except for the zipper issue) I bought an Epic II 4/3 for my daughter (Size 8). She loves it. I don't expect any zipper issues here since I zip her up.
I got a Body Glove CT 3/2 Front Slant zip as a replacement and will send my Epic II 4/3 in for zipper repair.
Update (6/4/12): 5 stars for O'Neill customer service! I sent my Epic II 4/3 in to O'Neill for repair. O'Neill not only replaced the zipper (with what looks like a more rugged zipper) they also replaced both knee panels (didn't really need it but one was a little worn at the seam) at no charge. I am very happy to have my Epic II 4/3 back and can't wait to wear it again. 5 stars for O'Neill and their great product support!
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