The O'Neill Girls Bahia 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit is one of the better options for shoulder seasons throughout Australia and when the wind chill factor is high. Whether you are in Queensland or anywhere else, this wetsuit is ideal for those slightly cooler waters. Made from O'Neill's UltraFlex neoprene, this suit prioritizes warmth without compromising flexibility. The flatlock seam/stitch provides extreme durability, making it cost-effective as well. Although the back zip may seem standard, it offers easy entry and exit. However, keep in mind that the back zip limits the expansion of the back panel. Dive into the waves with confidence in this exceptional wetsuit.

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O'Neill Girls Bahia 2mm Back Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit

• Thickness - 2mm: full coverage in 2mm, the midway mark of surfing neoprenes in Australia and the perfect mid-season thickness for most of us. In QLD you can definitely get away with 2mm in winter.
• Neoprene - O'Neill's UltraFlex is their midrange rubber, prioritising warmth and easily one of the better performing neoprenes on the market.
• Seam/Stitch - Flatlock: I'd bet there'd be enough flatlock stitch laid in the history of wetsuits to cover the distance of here to the moon and back, and for good reason. It's extremely durable, almost 2D and is the most cost effective seam out there. But bear in mind the many pinholes created in the stitching process creates plenty of passages for cold water to enter the suit.
• Zip - Back Zip: it's a zip and its on your back, but to elaborate (because that's my job) the backzip has spanned the entire history of wetsuits and is the easiest system to use in terms of entry/exit. The downside to back zips is that it inhibits expansion of the back panel because the zip itself doesn't stretch - back panel stretch is vital when standing up on a surfboard as there is a great deal of back stretch when tucking your knees under.

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