O'Neill

O'Neill

 

Few names are as closely connected to the history of the surf wetsuit as O'Neill. It all started in California in the early 1950s, when Jack O'Neill was experimenting with ways to stay in cold water longer. In 1952, he opened his first surf shop on San Francisco's Great Highway and became one of the pioneers in developing and commercialising neoprene wetsuits for surfing.

 

More than seven decades later, O'Neill wetsuits remain focused on the same essential challenge: keeping surfers warmer without sacrificing the freedom of movement needed in the water. From lightweight suits for warmer sessions to winter wetsuits designed for colder conditions, the range covers different thicknesses, constructions and levels of thermal protection.

 

O'Neill Hyperfreak, Psycho Tech, Blueprint and More

 

At the performance end of the range, O'Neill Hyperfreak wetsuits have become particularly well known for their emphasis on stretch and mobility. O'Neill's current wetsuit technology includes several generations of its TechnoButter material, while models such as the Hyperfreak Fire and Psycho Tech combine highly flexible construction with additional thermal protection.

 

The latest Hyperfreak Fire uses TechnoButter 4 (TB4) technology, including recycled yarns enhanced with graphene fibres, while O'Neill's Psycho Tech range uses TB4 Firewall technology with additional insulation through the chest and back.

 

Choosing the right O'Neill wetsuit ultimately depends on where and when you surf. Thickness, fit, thermal lining, seam construction and entry system can all make a noticeable difference in the water. A flexible 3/2 mm suit and a winter-oriented 5/4 mm wetsuit solve very different problems, so the best choice is the one adapted to your local water temperature, season and surfing habits.

 

At Walrus Surfshop, we select O'Neill wetsuits for surfers looking for the combination of warmth, flexibility and performance that has kept the brand closely tied to cold-water surfing for generations.

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O'Neill - Youth Basic Skins L/S
O'Neill - Youth Basic Skins L/S
10
12

Youth Basic Skins L/S

€19.95

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O'Neill - Toddler Reactor-2 2
O'Neill - Toddler Reactor-2 2
2T
3T

Toddler Reactor-2 2

€49.95

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O'Neill - Youth Reactor-2 3/2
O'Neill - Youth Reactor-2 3/2
4
6
8
10

Youth Reactor-2 3/2

€89.95

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O'Neill - Youth Epic 3/2
O'Neill - Youth Epic 3/2
10

Youth Epic 3/2

€189.95

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O'Neill - Wms Epic 3/2
O'Neill - Wms Epic 3/2
4
6
8
10
12

Wms Epic 3/2

€249.95

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O'Neill - Reactor-2 2mm
O'Neill - Reactor-2 2mm
S
L
XL

Reactor-2 2mm

€99.95

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O'Neill - Hyperfreak 3/2+
O'Neill - Hyperfreak 3/2+
S
MT

Hyperfreak 3/2+

€359.95