A quick history lesson — Since being developed in the ‘50s by American businessman and avid surfer Jack O’Neill, wetsuits have utilized foam rubber to effectively trap body heat, with nylon ...

At O’Neill Wetsuits, a core group of about ten surfers try on five or so suits each season and provide feedback, according to Greg Clarke, the brand’s vice president of product development.

O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit manufacturers with a following since they first hit the market in the 1950s.

O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit manufacturers with a following since they first hit the market in the 1950s.

O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit manufacturers with a following since they first hit the market in the 1950s.

O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit manufacturers with a following since they first hit the market in the 1950s.

O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit manufacturers with a following since they first hit the market in the 1950s.

O’Neill is one of the oldest wetsuit manufacturers with a following since they first hit the market in the 1950s.