Surphang Magazine
Issue 52
Proudly presents
A Pro Show Duo King Kanoa &
mendes Makes Big!
Griffin's Ranking Grabbing!
Tuning In To Trestles Sennen's Shredsters
Last of the Summer Vibes
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'Down to Business' It seems to come round quicker and quicker but yes we have reached the business end of the competitive surfing calendar as surfers all across the globe really step up their contest campaigns in a last ditch attempt to bolster or maintain their position on their respective rankings. So with that in mind, we're taking the opportunity to focus on a selection of surfers who are all in some pretty interesting positions of their own – from the safety of being at the top to clinging on to that Dream Tour spot, we've got it all. And what better setting for our 52nd Issue than the ultimate surfers' playground, Lower Trestles itself.
It's time to get down to business and score some waves! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Magazine Editor: Stuart Gaston Contributing Photographers: Paul Carpenter, Craig Nicol, John Philpotts & Chuck@Surf-Shot.com Staff Photographer: Stuart Gaston
Send any photographic submissions for future issues of the magazine to: surphangmagazine@ymail.com
Cover Shot: Kanoa Igarashi igniting Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
The end to another good day's surfing! Photo: John Philpotts
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Pro Show Uno Pro Show Duo
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King Kanoa
mendes Makes Big!
Griffin's Ranking Grabbing!
Having won the US Open of Surfing, here's Kanoa Igarashi looking to keep momentumn and maintain his CT spot!
Now looking like almost a CT certainty for next year, we look at the surfing of Jesse Mendes who has made it big this year!
Time to meet one of the younger surfers on the QS grind, Griffin Colapinto who has really risen up the rankings into the Top 10!
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Jordy Smith smashing one out of Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Moving On Up!
Sennen's Shredsters
Make it into the Top 10 and if you can stay there and make it count, then you'll be moving on up – here's those lucky few!
If you go down south west today, then you're in for a big surprise because there's a small pot of talent really brewing away!
Last of the Summer Vibes It's the best time of year for a surfer with those autumn swells so here's three wetsuits that will see you right through the season!
Tuning In To Trestles It's a surfer's playground and also home to the next big contest as the CT steps up a gear – say hello to Lowers!
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Pro Show uno KING KANOA! Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston
07 - SM Kanoa Igarashi igniting the right at his home break, Huntington! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
ProShowUno Having won the US Open of Surfing, Kanoa Igarashi will now be looking to keep up that momentumn and maintain his CT spot into next year. With surfing that speaks for itself, let's take a look at Kanoa's current form, enough to convince us all that he means business!
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09 - SM Kanoa Igarashi caning one with his backhand! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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11 - SM Kanoa Igarashi keeping up thise bread and butter turns! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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13 - SM Kanoa Igarashi igniting his backhand attack at his home break, Huntington! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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15 - SM Kanoa Igarashi laying back into a right! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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17 - SM Kanoa Igarashi keeping his eye on the prize! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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19 - SM Kanoa Igarash will grab every opportunity to keep himself on the CT! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Pro Show Duo mendes Makes BiG! Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston
21 - SM Jesse Mendes jamming out one of his trademark big moves! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
ProShowDuo Now looking like almost a CT certainty for next year, let's take a look at the surfing of Jesse Mendes who has made it big this year!
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Mendes Makes Big!
23 - SM Jesse Mendes jamming one off the top! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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25 - SM Jesse Mendes grabbing some air time! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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27 - SM Jesse Mendes gauging out quite a spray fan! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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29 - SM Jesse Mendes jamming into layback! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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31 - SM Jesse Mendes making the most of that left! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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33 - SM Jesse Mendes never tires of the big moves! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Griffin's Ranking Grabbing! Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston
35 - SM Griffin Colapinto up, up and away! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
surphalosophy Time to meet one of the younger surfers on the QS grind, Griffin Colapinto who has really risen up the rankings into the Top 10!
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37 - SM Griffin Colapinto catapulting that tail round! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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39 - SM Griffin Colapinto punting as ever! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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41 - SM Griffin Colapinto pinning his tail to the air! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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43 - SM Griffin Colapinto can carve well too! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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45 - SM Griffin Colapinto always punting! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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47 - SM Griffin Colapinto's been heading high! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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49 - SM Griffin Colapinto keeps soaring up those rankings! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Tuning In To Trestles Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston
51 - SM Jordy Smith head and shoulders above the rest at Trestles! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
HotSpots It's a surfer's playground and also home to the next big contest as the CT steps up a gear – say hello to Lowers!
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53 - SM Jordy Smith taking that tail high at Trestles! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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55 - SM Joel Parkinson always puts on a show when he performs at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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57 - SM Filipe Toledo always throws himself fully into the Lowers rights! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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59 - SM Jorhn John Florence flourishes in this surfer's playground! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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61 - SM Julian Wilson will look to make the most of what Lowers has to offer! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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63 - SM Gabriel Medina may make a comeback carving up the Lowers lefts! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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65 - SM Connor O'Leary will love lashing out on those Lowers left lips! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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67 - SM Kolohe Andino could be coming home to triumph at Trestles! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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69 - SM Michel Bourez bursting with competitive spirit! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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71 - SM Conner Coffin carving up a Lowers right! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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73 - SM Caio Ibelli laying back at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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75 - SM Italo Ferreira on fire in California's surfing playground! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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77 - SM Ezekiel Lau launching into layback at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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79 - SM Jack Freestone grabs some air time at Trestles! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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81 - SM Leo Fioravanti looking to fuel his fire for re-qualification at Lowers! Photo: Ryan Miller
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83 - SM Nat Young will want to notch up some points at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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85 - SM Jadson Andre will grab the opportunity to boost his ranking! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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87 - SM Josh Kerr kicking out those fins! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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89 - SM Ethan Ewing will have his eye on picking up his pace at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Moving On Up! Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston
Make it into the Top 10 and if you can stay there and make it count, then you'll be moving on up – here's those lucky few who are on course to moving on up in 2018!
91 - SM Michael February has really made his mark on the QS this year! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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93 - SM Tomas Hermes has been on form this year! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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95 - SM Yago Dora has driven up some impressive results so far this year! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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97 - SM Hiroto Ohhara has been really on form! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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99 - SM Ricardo Christie has also risen right up those rankings this year! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Sennen's Shredsters Photos: Paul Carpenter; Words: Stu Gaston
101 - SM Connor Stratton-Darling doing his thing as Jake Sage and Isaac Marshall look on. Photo: Paul Carpenter
HotShots If you go down south west today, then you're in for a big surprise because there's a small pot of talent really brewing away!
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103 - SM Connor Stratton-Darling grabs some air time for his recent sponsor Vissla. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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105 - SM The stunning Sennen backdrop lightened up by Jake Sage's surfing. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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107 - SM Jake Sage showing how it's done. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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109 - SM Jake Sage seeking shelter from the sun in the green room. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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Isaac Marshall making the most of summer surf down Sennen. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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Isaac Marshall maxing out on that lefthand section. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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Isaac Marshall igniting a right with his backhand attack. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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George Carpenter kicking that tail round. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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George Carpenter catapulting himself off a fun looking section. Photo: Paul Carpenter
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Last of the Summer Vibes Photos & Words: Stu Gaston
121 - SM Eric Geiselman giving it some in Vissla's 7 Seas Vibes wetsuit. Photo: Courtesy of Vissla
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Looking at what's hot in the end of summer season's wetsuits, we've once again taken our 'Hot Wots' reviews to the next level and brought some of the best wettie brands together to pit their rubber wares against the other. So this time around, we've taken the high-end, quality product brand, O'Shea from Wales and seen how they size up alongside fresh forwardthinking brand Vissla and global giant, O'Neill. To help us out, we hooked up with two upcoming surfers – Welsh Junior Team member and O'Shea sponsored, Logan Nicol who as well as his own O'Shea 4/3 Stealth, also put Vissla's 3/2 7 Seas Vibes through its paces. Meanwhile, surfing instructor and O'Neill team rider, Jake Sage sampled O'Neill's 4/3 Hyperfreak – between them they saw how each suit measured up in terms of everything from style to stretchability. So first on, let's see how Vissla's summer Vibes version of their 7 Seas wetsuit fared during a surf on a typical British summer's day... SM - 122
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123 - SM Eric Geiselman getting to grips with Vissla's 7 Seas Vibes wetsuit. Photo: Courtesy of Vissla
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STYLE With its understated appearance, the 3/2 summer Vibes version of Vissla's 7 Seas suit takes style to the next level with its clean uncluttered look – a clear, straightforward logo on the back and badge-like emblem well positioned on the chest coupled with cool and colourful stripes set off the all black wetsuit perfectly.
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Vissla Vibes COMFORT Vissla's 7 Seas wetsuit was one of the most comfortable suits I've worn. Due to it's anatomically correct engineered body lines, it fitted like you'd want a wetsuit to fit and I got no neck rash at all! The The inside of the chest panel supported your upper body really well but not so tight that it was uncomfortable. Indeed the upper body panels were so well fitting that it felt like the suit sat on you just right, so much so that it was as if you weren't wearing a wetsuit at all!
FEATURES Based on the premise of less is more, Vissla stripped away the irrelevant knick-knacks and designed a suit to give you what you need - warmth in the ocean. Super stretch light neoprene, sealed seams, quick dry lining, a superb tailored fit, and a minimal bulk chest-zip closure system, Vissla have built for you a top of the line wetsuit at an approachable price without all the marketing gimmicks. Whether you like to set your line and trim on your single fin or get your fins above the lip on your thruster, we've built a catalogue of wetsuits in color ways and cuts to match your water intentions. Everything you need in a wetsuit, nothing you don't.
125 - SM Logan Nicol surfs the 7 Seas Vibes. Photo: Stu Gaston
HotWots FUNCTIONALITY The 7 Seas was seriously good at what a wetsuit should do – keep you warm! It fitted so well that it had absolutely no water flush whatsoever as both the neck seal and the chest zip entry system with its minimum bulk and contoured watertight design did their jobs really well! Despite the lack of a smoothskin panel on the chest to protect from wind chill, the inner lining did compensate in the water and keep you nice and warm!
FEATURES - 100% Super Stretch light neoprene - lighter, warmer, softer, stretchier, easier to put on and take off, and allows for more freedom of movement - Thermal hollow fiber lining insulates heat and dries fast - Tailored fit - anatomically correct engineered body lines allow for unrestricted performance and warmth - Chest-zip entry, minimal bulk with contoured water tight design - Tripled glued, double blind stitched seams - Vissla super stretch tape allows for maximum seam sealing while having unrestricted stretch and comfort - Knee pads - supratex abrasion resistant jersey for flexibility and strength - Liquid taped cuff seals to prevent flushing - Easy access secure key cord
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127 - SM Logan Nicol seeing how stretchy the 7 Seas Vibes can be. Photo: Stu Gaston
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STRETCHABILITY The 7 Seas wetsuit is surprisingly stretchy, meaning it does fit like a glove. It's perfect for busting all those moves when you're out surfing, be it high performance aerials or setting your line for a solid lip slash. Because the suit is such a good fit, it doesn't let in any watar whatsoever so you can really push the limits of your surfing! It's really flexible but not so stretchy that it will lose its shape after a lot of use which once again would stand this suit apart from many others.
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129 - SM Eric Geiselman giving Vissla's 7 Seas Vibes wetsuit a good testing. Photo: Courtesy of Vissla
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USABILITY Vissla's 7 Seas Vibes wetsuit really is a brilliant balance of comfort, flexibilty and practicality. It's really flexible in all the key places so you don't feel at all constrained when whacking out those moves on the board. Under the arms and on the shoulders, the suit was super flexible which really helped with paddling and as it's so lightweight, I could have happily spent hours out in the surf without fatiguing too quickly.
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131 - SM Logan Nicol looks impressed by Vissla's 7 Seas Vibes wetsuit. Photo: Stu Gaston
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THE VERDICT Personally I was really impressed with the Vissla 7 Seas Vibes wetsuit! Its simple look with only subtle use of colour and logos draws you in so you stand out by being understated. It's better to have a suit that allows you to blend into the lineup when a surf's not going your way, but with enough style that you stand out when your surfing speaks for itself. The suit is great in the sense that it is tight fitting but really comfortable at the same time! I'd certainly be happy to spend many an hour surfing in the 7 Seas wetsuit! STYLE ●●●●●●●○○○ ●●●●●●●○○○
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133 - SM Logan Nicol notching up more testing time in O'Shea's Stealth wetsuit. Photo: Stu Gaston
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O'Shea's Stealth wetsuit is high-end, quality products made exclusively from 100% limestone based neoprene, the ultimate in stretch, warmth, fit and durability. It also features the advanced Mitsu liquid tape system.
STYLE What you notice first is its subtle yet striking look – a silver logo in the centre of the chest and patterns on the shoulder and limbs add some liveliness without being too bold on the black wetsuit. SM - 134
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FEATURES A Titanium Chest and Water Resistant Nylon Membrane means less wind chill factor when the suit is wet. This Thermal Insulated Chest Panel, made from an advanced polypropylene fibre, insulates your body heat and retains it within the suit itself. The Stealth is made from 100% Truflex Neoprene which, with its 100% stretch factor, makes it warm, light and flexible. Full 'Mitsu' Liquid Tape is a unique combination of glued blindstitched seams and O'Shea's own exclusive tape which is an intelligent three layer compound designed to provide maximum stretchability, durability and water seal. All together its 100% water proof that keeps water out and retains body heat.
135 - SM Logan Nicol suited up in the Stealth. Photo: Stu Gaston
HotWots FUNCTIONALITY Overall, the features of the Stealth worked really well and were a real asset to the suit. Although the chest zip entry system can be a little confusing to figure out at first as there's a lot going on to prevent flushes, the additional neck inlay seal really does mean that no water got in whatsoever which was a real bonus. So all in all, a good set of features on the Stealth.
FEATURES The Pullover Zip Membrane is a watertight construction that ensures that water never enters the suit generating maximum heat for maximum performance.
The Supertex Kneepads are not only super flexible but also exceedingly durable, allowing you a maximum range of movement and handling copious amounts of duck diving.
And of course the handy external Key Pocket provides easy access to anything you need to stash away before hitting the surf on a cold, wintry day.
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137 - SM Logan Nicol noticing the full freedom of movement O'Shea's Stealth wetsuit allows him. Photo: Craig Nicol
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STRETCHABILITY On the whole, the Stealth does feel stretchy enough to be comfortable when on. Not as flexible as some suits, but the Tru-flex technology used in the neoprene definitley lives up to its name, so there's no trouble or restriction from the suit, just the liquid taped seams hold it back from having that super stretch.
USABILITY The Stealth performs really well and allowed me the freedom of movement you'd want to be able to drive through bottom and top turns and overall it really does lend itself to high performance surfing. The one drawback would have to be that it doesn't quite have the flexibility of some other suits. Other than than, it performed really well.
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139 - SM Logan Nicol knows that O'Shea's Stealth wetsuit really performs when it needs to. Photo: Craig Nicol
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THE VERDICT I've been using O'Shea's Stealth wetsuits for a good few years now and while they may not be the best wetsuit ever made, they really are a good all-rounder and certainly ooze quality! From the subtle all black theming with the bold silver logos to its high quality features including the liquid taped seams, the Stealth is great at doing what a wetsuit needs to do – keep you warm and comfy in the water. Better still, they really do last for a very long time without wearing out so all in all, O'Shea's Stealth suit is a top quality wetsuit! STYLE ●●●●●●●●○○ ●●●●●●●●○○
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141 - SM Jake Sage putting O'Neill's Hyperfreak through its paces. Photo: Stu Gaston
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Of course, if a classic wetsuit is what you want, then there's none more classic than the original wetsuit pioneers themselves, O'Neill and their range of Hyperfreak wetsuits. Founded in California in 1952, the young Jack O'Neill took his unstoppable passion for surfing and used it to beat Mother Nature at her won game. Pioneering the world's first neoprene surf wetsuit, Jack had successfully found a way to extend his surf sessions in the bone-chilling breaks of Northern California. While many things have changed since those humble beginnings, O'Neill's initial vision of producing functional and innovative board riding products still lives on in their current range of Hyperfreak wetsuits. So for our final suit of the three, we asked O'Neill team rider, Jake Sage to put his similarly unstoppable passion for surfing into testing out the Hyperfreak F.U.Z.E. 4/3 late summer wetsuit for us and give his surfer's eye review on this classic of all classic wetsuits!
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Feel the Hype! O'Neill's Hyperfreak is a clean cut suit – it's quite minimalistic with not too many panels, perfect for both contest performance and enjoying a chilled summer surf. The first thing that stands out about the Hyperfreak is how light it is – you barely notice it sitting on the nose of your board as you head off for a summer surf. And of course being a classic O'Neill suit, the rest speaks for itself.
The Hyperfreak is constructed with super buttery 100% Technobutter, clean graphics, insane Colour blocking, light and flexible GBS seams, Lumbar Seamless Design (LSD), unfinished cuffs, and Krypto Knee Padz. The lightweight, quality materials and attention to detail make this another team inspired favourite. -4/3mm Technobutter Neoprene -Strategic seamless paddle zones -Minimal Seam Deisgn -Contortionist seamless shoulder -Sidewinder S-Curve seams -F.U.Z.E Entry System -Critically Taped-Reinforced seam junctions -Glued & Blindstitch Seam construction -Double super seal neck -External key pocket with loop 143 - SM Jake Sage suited up. Photo: Stu Gaston
HotWots FUNCTIONALITY The Hyperfreak 4/3 wetsuit is packed with handy features including the F.U.Z.E neck entry system which means you can adjust the neck easily to prevent any flushing. The knee pads are comfortable enough and the glued and blindstitched seams were pretty good at keeping out any chilly autumnal water.
FEATURES There's a very good reason that HyperFreak is the go-to wetsuit for many of the O'Neill Team riders; It's one of THE most flexible and lightweight wetsuits in the range. The Hyperfeak series is squarely aimed at the serious surfer and benefits from the latest soft and flexible TechnoButter 2 Neoprene and light and flexible GBS Glued and Blindstitched seams. The signature F.U.Z.E (front upper zip entry) closure system uses a short chest zip with a generous and stretchy 'step in' opening and an overhead flap with snap and toggle adjustment to seal at the shoulder. This system increases the flex in the back of the wetsuit and reduces water entry with a much shorter zip. Incredibly light and flexible with neat colour-blocking and branding and Lumbar Seamless Design (less seams = more stretch). The 4/3mm Hyperfreak is a must-have for the serious UK surfer who wants a wetsuit for Autumn and Spring when its too cold for a 3/2 and not cold enough for a 5/4.
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145 - SM Jake Sage seeking comfort from the Hyperfreak. Photo: Stu Gaston
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STYLE The style of the suit is quite clean and understated – there's enough colour on the shoulders to stand out in the line up yet overall it's a classic darker suit so you don't draw too much attention to youself. The panels of the suit make it both look really clean but also function really well with no unnecessary seams.
COMFORT When the suit's on, as it has so few panels, it's really comfortable and stretchy – in fact its so light, you don't even notice it's on! Made out of 100% Technobutter, the feel of the suit is silky, smooth which makes it practically rub free and super comfy when you're out in the water waiting for that next set. SM - 146
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147 - SM Jake Sage showing just how flexible the Hyperfreak really is. Photo: Stu Gaston
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STRETCHABILITY The Hyperfreak 4/3 is so stretchy it's really easy to get on and off. And as for when you're heading out in the water, it made paddling really straight forward as you feel like your just wearing boardshorts.
USABILITY Out in the water, the Hyperfreak is anything but restrictive, allowing you to push your turns harder without even noticing it's on again. It's so flexible with less seems that you're free to push your surfing further without being restricted by the suit at all which means you can stay in the water longer and surf as much as you can muster. SM - 148
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149 - SM Jake Sage seeing just how super stretchy the Hyperfreak can be. Photo: Stu Gaston
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THE VERDICT Well I found the Hyperfreak super stretchy so you can stay out in the water for longer as you don't get tired. The style's really cool too – a classic look which makes it simple but effective. So for me it really is an all round late summer suit, suitable for high performance in contests but also just as good for a relaxed day down the beach surfing in the sun with your mates as it dries so quick you can just whack it on and off in between surfs. All in all, the guys at O'Neill have once again delivered another classic wetsuit in the Hyperfreak – one that I'll happily be wearing right through the end of summer and into the autumn! STYLE ●●●●●●●○○○ ●●●●●●●○○○
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Kanoa Igarashi giving it all he's got to keep his CT spot! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Jesse Mendes with his sights on making it onto the Dream Tour for 2018! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Griffin Colapinto catapulting himself still higher up the all important rankings! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Gabriel Medina made CT champion before – can he do it again? Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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to look ahead to the joy to be had surfing decent sized waves! 159 - SM Time Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
NextIssue Not only then is it down to business for the contest calendar but also it's officially the end of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere but that surely means only one thing – decent swells should be on their way! Well here's hoping and while they do, we'll continue to Support Upcoming Rider Potential Here And Now Globally. So keep SURPHANG!
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Caio Ibelli carving up Lowers Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com