Choosing a wetsuit for your Grom (while keeping your sanity!)

• Avoid the rush: Do not squeeze a quick try on in between school and football practice.
• Bring patience: Meltdowns happen when everyone is stressed and sweaty.
• Use the secret weapon: We provide plastic bags in our fitting rooms.
• Slide, don't struggle: Slip those bags onto their feet to help the neoprene glide right on.

• Do not buy a size up: The number one phrase we hear is, "Can we get it bigger for next season?"
• Say no to baggy neoprene: A loose wetsuit just fills with cold water, defeats the purpose, and makes your kid miserable.
• Keep it snug: It needs to fit like a second skin right now to actually keep them warm.

 Xcel 4:3 Youth Comp Wetsuit

• Snug like a second skin ''‍♂️
• Wetsuits must fit tight.
• Baggy suits let cold water flush through.
• Loose fits make children freeze.
• Check our size charts ''
• Do not guess by age alone.
• Measure your child's height, chest, and weight.
• Match measurements to our specific guide.
• Avoid buying a size up ❌
• Oversized suits ruin the insulating function.
• Buying big for next year leaves kids cold. 

• Springsuits & Shorties (2mm - 2.5mm) ☀️
• Perfect for warm summer days.
• Great for beach play and light splashing.
• Protects against wind and UV rays.
• Gives arms and legs total freedom.
• Full Steamers (3/2mm or 4/3mm) ''
• Built for cooler ocean temperatures.
• Ideal for surfing and long water sessions.
• First number: thick torso core warmth.
• Second number: flexible limbs for paddling.
• Back-Zip vs. Chest-Zip ⚙️
• Back-zips offer the easiest entry.
• A back zip is more simple for kids to get into on their own.
• A back zip is a better choice for younger children.
• Chest zip entry offers a more water tight fit around the neck, no flush through.
• A chest zip is harder to put on due to the smaller entry.
• A chest zip is better for older children for surfing & duck diving.

Check out our kids wetsuits here

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