Matt Wilkinson has the best wetsuits ever.  This one is in honor of France’s topless beach bonanza.

Oh man! Why more wetsuit brands don’t have fun with their suits is beyond me? Think of the fun you could have cartwheeling down to the water while trading imaginary blows with evil aliens? I mean … sure … everyone would stop what they’re doing and unblinkingly stare at you for an uncomfortable amount of time … but it’s all in the name of fun! Well, fun and the defense of the planet from alien marauders that only you can see.  On second thought, maybe do this at home in the privacy of your own yard.

New wetsuit company coming out of Nor Cal. You know what that means? These suits are made to handle the frigid, raw ocean off San Francisco. Check the site out … it’s full of techno babble convincing you your current suit is a piece of crap.

The name Matuse has long been associated with quality wetsuits. This 3 mil jacket is great for those chilly mornings when you can trunk it, but the air has a nip to it. Out here in Southern California, we haven’t had a morning with water over 64 degrees all summer. So maybe, if you’re on the East Coast or someplace where it doesn’t seem like King Neptune left the cold water running all night long, this jacket would work out great for you.

Finally, an alternative to peeing in your wetsuit in an attempt to keep yourself warm. Quik’s new vest can be charged up in the car, at home and will keep you warm for hours. I just used mine yesterday in New Zealand in 47 degree water. I ran a 4/3 with a hood and with the vest I was actually hot.

Spring into summer means warmer air temps, but sometimes old Neptune doesn’t quite get the memo and warm up the bath! Here is your answer – the Cypher 2mil full suit. Call it your in-between season suit. Less rubber means more mobility. Besides, its always good to wear less rubber, that is, unless your night job is a dominatrix!