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Go by the water temperature where you surf. Our 3/2mm steamers, the Men's 3/2mm Steamer V3 and V2, are full suits with 3mm through the body and 2mm in the arms and legs, rated for 14–20°C. Our 1.5mm wetsuit tops, the Men's 1.5mm Wetsuit Top V2 and V1, are neoprene from the waist up, worn with boardshorts, and rated for 20°C and above.

If your water crosses 20°C during the year, the two cover different seasons: the steamer for the cooler months and the top for the warmer ones. See what to wear month by month.

The core build is the same: 3mm through the core and 2mm in the arms and legs, limestone-based neoprene, 24-panel construction, glued and blindstitched seams, a YKK chest zip and a 14–20°C rating.

The V3 changes four things. Its thermal lining runs down to the knees, where the V2's is through the core. The cuffs are stronger, with smooth-skin seals at the wrists and ankles. There's a key holder at the chest zip. And it adds short and tall sizes (MS, MT and LS) to the S to XL range. See the Men's 3/2mm Steamer V3.

If you don't need lining to the knees, the stronger cuffs, a key holder or a short or tall fit, yes. The V2 has the same thickness, neoprene, panel layout, seams, chest zip and 14–20°C rating as the V3, at its previous-generation price. It comes in S to XL only, so check which sizes are still in stock. See the Men's 3/2mm Steamer V2.

They share the same build: 1.5mm limestone-based neoprene throughout, four-way stretch, six panels, flatlock stitching, a 20°C and above rating, and the same S, M and L sizing.

The change is at the waist. The V2's drawcord has an upgraded cord lock with a stronger spring, where the V1 has a toggle. If that doesn't matter to you, the V1 is the same top at its previous-generation price. See the Men's 1.5mm Wetsuit Top V2.

No. Each has its own chart, so check the one for the suit you're buying. The wetsuit tops come in S, M and L. The Men's 3/2mm Steamer V2 comes in S, M, L and XL, and the Men's 3/2mm Steamer V3 adds short and tall fits: S, MS, M, MT, LS, L and XL.

The height and weight bands differ slightly too: a medium wetsuit top starts at 178cm and 75kg, a medium steamer at 179cm and 80kg. If you're between two sizes, our size guide says to size up.

None of our suits is made for it. Our steamers are rated down to 14°C (57°F). Below that, our thickness chart puts a 4/3mm steamer with boots at 11 to 14°C, and a 5/4mm or thicker with a hood, boots and gloves in anything colder. We don't make either, so we'd rather say so than sell you a 3/2mm that's too thin. Read our 3/2 vs 4/3 guide.

Yes. Returns are free within 100 days of delivery, as long as the suit is unused and unwashed with its original tags on. Email returns@flatrocksurf.com to start a return or an exchange. Read the returns policy.