In July, when I reviewed the new version of Patagonia’s R1 wetsuits, I talked about how there is often a compromise between a product’s eco-friendliness and its performance, but Patagonia’s suit ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that uses closed air cells ...

Find the best wetsuit and make shivering and chafing things of the past. Suit up and get ready to spend all day in the water. A wetsuit can be either a surfer’s best friend or their worst enemy.

Maybe it's some sort of coincidence but over the past few years, has it felt like some new wetsuits can't even last through a season? A decade or so ago, this wasn't the case, or maybe my memory is ...

Zero petrol, a new alternative to neoprene : Naturalprene, by Picture Organic Clothing If you’re looking to be one with the ocean on your next scuba, snorkeling, or just general aqua-based excursion, ...

Whether you're splashing around in Hawaii or dipping in and out in the Maldives, take a look around at other visitors at some ...

Tall tales and true are swapped at the casual beachside Marlin Bar on Lizard Island which is fun, until you realise it’s you they are talking about. “Heard the one about the chick who got stuck in her ...

Anna Turns at North Sands, near Salcombe in Devon. Wetsuit firms are seeking natural alternatives to neoprene. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The Guardian Neoprene is made from toxic chemicals, hard to ...