10 of the best summer wetsuits for him

1. Xcel 3/2 Infiniti Comp TDC Ink Blue

A heavy hitter in the surfing community, Xcel has a reputation as being one of the best. This particular model, the Infiniti, is Xcel’s most flexible full suit, and is an industry award winner recently claiming ‘Wetsuit of the Year’ at the BAFTAS of the surf industry. It’s packed full of features, including a thermal low pile silky soft lining, as well as being exceptionally light and fast drying too - so if you’re in and out of your wetsuit numerous times a day, you can avoid that almost universal bugbear of putting back on a damp suit.

£260, Xcel, Buy it now

2. Orca Swimrun Core

All the rage in Nordic countries, swim-running is fast establishing itself as a new sporting genre here in the UK, and this suit from top brand Orca is designed specifically for it. Incorporating features not seen on conventional wetsuits such as a side storage pocket, front zip and removable arms, these add up to making a super versatile option also very well suited to general seaside use.

£169, Orca, Buy it now

3. 2XU A:1 Active Wetsuit

Made from a very high quality neoprene, this triathlon focused suit is packed with numerous innovative features to provide optimal flotation and flexibility to aid your swimming. Throughout the wetsuit there are different thicknesses of neoprene providing extra buoyancy or flexibility where required, as well a ‘floating zip’ panel intended to offer unrestricted reach. What’s more it also comes with a two year warranty.

£240, 2XU, Buy it now

4. O’Neill Psycho Tech Fuze 3/2mm Full Wetsuit

Any wetsuit from O’Neill will benefit from finest attention to detail, superb design and top quality materials. In particular its top line ‘Psycho’ range is simply as good as you can buy. Constructed with super soft neoprene, seams welded using a revolutionary method and a features list which could go on and on, this wetsuit is a great option sure to keep you happy and comfortable in the water all day long.

£279.95, O’Neill, Buy it now

5. Speedo Triathlon Competition Fullsuit

A swimming and triathlon-specific wetsuit featuring the most buoyant neoprene in existence, the Tri Comp is packed with loads of clever design features intended to boost buoyancy and reduce drag as it lifts the body into a better hydrodynamic position. If you love investing in decent kit which will serve you well, this is a great option.

£240, Speedo, Buy it now

6. Patagonia Yulex R1

Made from Yulex, this summer suit with a 3/ 2.5 millimetre thickness is a world’s first as it’s 100 per cent neoprene free and avoids using petroleum-based rubber. Compounded with Patagonia’s wider corporate environmental and social responsibility measures, this is for sure a fantastic option for the more conscientious consumer, whilst still being a high-performance and reliable investment.

£280, Patagonia, Buy it now

7. Animal Phoenix Wetsuit

This 3mm/2 millimetre glued and blind stitched suit is a great and affordable choice if you’re after a reliable workhorse you can use and abuse for a multitude of activities. Featuring an overhead front zip, you’ll be good for surfing, swimming and general summer seaside use.

£140, Animal, Buy it now

8. dhb Wetsuit

One of the most affordable triathlon ready suits you’ll find, this is a fantastic option if you are ‘testing the water’ with triathlons or open water swimming. Supplementary to a great price, with features such as 3 millimetre neoprene on the chest and thighs for improved buoyancy and 2 millimetre panels with more stretch on the underarms for flexibility, it’s also technically capable for the price.

£99.98, dhb, Buy it now

9. Quiksilver Highline Zipperless 2/2mm - Zipperless Springsuit

Besides the joyful ease of putting on and taking off a shortie wetsuit, if you’re not intending to be in the sea for hours on end, or heading somewhere hot, this is an ideal candidate. Crafted from a super light neoprene, Quiksilver’s innovative zipperless suit offers warmth and protection from the sun in a super comfortable and affordable package, but you can be sure build quality is right up there.

£120, Quiksilver, Buy it now

10. Gul G-Force 3mm FL Wetsuit

For almost 50 years, the UK based brand Gul has been making wetsuits, and this full length suit is a decent entry-level and super affordable choice. Ideal if you’re after either your first suit, or you’re heading on a seaside holiday and don’t want to worry about abusing your more expensive one back home, you can’t go wrong with this.

£60, Gul, Buy it now