Men's 3/2mm Steamer V3
A 3/2mm chest-zip steamer for water between 14 and 20°C. V3 runs the thermal lining down to the knees, strengthens the cuffs and adds a key holder at the chest zip. New short and tall sizes change length only (arms, legs and torso) and keep the same width, so you can match your height.
$395.00
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- Free standard shipping in Australia
- 100-day free returns
- 12-month warranty
Product Specs
Specifications
| Thickness | 3mm core · 2mm arms & legs |
|---|---|
| Material | Limestone-based neoprene |
| Stretch | 4-way super-stretch construction |
| Lining | Quick-dry stretch terry lining · thermal to the knees |
| Exterior | Super-stretch nylon |
| Knee panels | Reinforced, textured fabric for greater protection and durability |
| Panel design | 24-panel anatomic construction |
| Seams | GBS (glued and blindstitched), reinforced at stress points · liquid-sealed exterior |
| Zip | YKK chest zip with internal seal panel |
| Cuffs | Smooth-skin wrist & ankle seals |
| Key holder | Key holder at chest zip |
| Temperature range | 14–20°C |
| Designed in | Sydney, Australia |
Build Features
Blindstitched seams
Glued and blindstitched rather than punched straight through. The needle never fully pierces the neoprene, so the seam doesn't leak.
Taped seams
Every interior seam is sealed under bonded tape. Nothing left open along the stitch line for cold water to find.
Thermal core lining
Quick-drying stretch terry through the chest, back and thighs — the panels that decide whether you last two hours or one.
Anatomical knees
Pre-bent panels with a ribbed abrasion overlay. Holds shape after a winter of duckdives and dragging up the rocks.
Sealed cuffs
Smooth-skin bands close against the wrist and ankle, so the suit stops flushing every time you go under.
Key holder
A stitched loop inside the chest. Somewhere for the car key that isn't the wheel arch.
In The Water
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What water temperature is a 3/2mm wetsuit for?
A 3/2mm steamer like the Men's 3/2mm Steamer V3 is made for water between 14 and 20°C (57 to 68°F). Above 20°C a 1.5mm wetsuit top is enough, and below 14°C you want a 4/3mm steamer with boots. Pick for the coldest water you'll surf, and go a step warmer if you feel the cold.
Is a 3/2mm wetsuit warm enough for winter in Australia?
In Sydney and Perth, yes. Sydney's water averages 18.8 to 19.7°C from June to August and Perth's 19.2 to 21.1°C, which is 3/2mm water. Victoria and Tasmania are colder: Torquay and Hobart average 12.7 to 14.4°C in winter, where a 4/3mm steamer with boots is the better call.
What do the MS, MT and LS wetsuit sizes mean?
V3 adds short and tall fits through the middle of the range: S, MS, M, MT, LS, L and XL. Short and tall sizes change length only (arms, legs and torso); the width stays the same. MS, M and MT share the same chest, waist and hip measurements, so you can match your height without changing the width. LS does the same for L.
Chest zip or back zip wetsuit?
The Men's 3/2mm Steamer V3 is a chest zip. A chest zip lets less water in than a back zip and leaves the back panel free to stretch when you paddle. Ours uses a YKK zip with an internal seal panel.
What are GBS seams on a wetsuit?
GBS means glued and blindstitched. The panels are glued, then stitched without the needle going all the way through the neoprene, so there are no holes for water to come in. On the V3 the seams are also taped inside.
What wetsuit should I wear each month?
As a general guide based on average water temperatures, wear a 3/2mm steamer when the water is about 14–20°C, and a 1.5mm wetsuit top when it is about 20°C and above. Some months sit right on the line, so either can work depending on the day or the time of day. Go with what feels right. See what to wear each month for surf spots in Australia and the US.
The Full Range
Steamer — V3
V3 adds short and tall fits through the middle of the range. Short and tall sizes change length only (arms, legs and torso); the width stays the same. MS, M and MT share the same chest, waist and hip measurements, so you can match your height without changing the width. LS does the same for L.
| Size | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Neck (cm) | Arm (cm) | Leg (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Small) | 170–178 | 65–79 | 88 | 71 | 78 | 34 | 70 | 72.5 |
| MS (Medium - Short) | 170–178 | 75–82 | 92 | 75 | 82 | 35 | 70 | 72.5 |
| M (Medium) | 179–187 | 80–84 | 92 | 75 | 82 | 35 | 72 | 76 |
| MT (Medium - Tall) | 188–191 | 82–88 | 92 | 75 | 82 | 35 | 74 | 77.5 |
| LS (Large - Short) | 172–185 | 80–92 | 96 | 79 | 86 | 36 | 72 | 75 |
| L (Large) | 188–191 | 85–94 | 96 | 79 | 86 | 36 | 74 | 77.5 |
| XL (Extra Large) | >191 | >94 | 100 | 83 | 90 | 37 | 76 | 80 |
Between sizes? Size up for optimal comfort. If the fit is not right, our 100-day returns have you covered.
Steamer — V2
The previous generation runs a straight S–XL range with no short or tall fits.
| Size | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Height | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Small) | 170–178 | 65–79 | 5'7"–5'10" | 143–174 |
| M (Medium) | 179–187 | 80–84 | 5'11"–6'1" | 175–185 |
| L (Large) | 188–191 | 85–94 | 6'2"–6'3" | 186–207 |
| XL (Extra Large) | >191 | >94 | >6'3" | >207 |
Model reference: 183cm (6'0"), 78kg (172lb) wears Medium. Between sizes? Size up for optimal comfort. If the fit is not right, our 100-day returns have you covered.
Wetsuit tops
Sizing is the same across every wetsuit top and has not changed between versions.
| Size | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Height | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Small) | 170–177 | 65–74 | 5'7"–5'9" | 143–163 |
| M (Medium) | 178–187 | 75–84 | 5'10"–6'1" | 164–185 |
| L (Large) | 188–191 | 85–94 | 6'2"–6'3" | 186–207 |
| XL (Extra Large) | >191 | >94 | >6'3" | >207 |
Between sizes? Size up for optimal comfort. If the fit is not right, our 100-day returns have you covered.