O’Neill Psychofreak
For this year, O’Neill introduces Psychofreak. It was recognized as the 2009 SIMA Wetsuit of the Year. The PsychoFreak is lighter and more flexible because of the new XDS Air Firewall that is located in the chest, back and lower core. The Premium stretch of the Ultraflex XDS in the shoulders and the lower legs also provide more flexibility and durability especially in critical areas.
What makes the Psychofreak different from previous wetsuits manufactured by O’Neill is that the XDS Air Firewall is more insulating and water-wicking than the others. It actually prevents water from going inside the wetsuit. The wearer need not worry about the discomfort because this will rarely take place, considering how the Psychofreak wetsuit’s design.
The wearer can also expect more flexibility when wearing the suit. Not only will he be warmer, he’ll also be more comfortable because he can move anyway he wants to. The Psychofreak wetsuit makes any movement possible.
Those who have been investing in O’Neill wetsuits can all claim that the Psychofreak is the overhaul of the previously released suits. It is an innovative design that was the result of the reviews from the other wetsuits. After gathering these, O’Neill came up with a wetsuit that gave the swimmers what they were looking for in wetsuits.
What sets O’Neill apart is that they pay close attention to every detail of the wetsuit. This is quite evident in the Psychofreak. The expertly designed features and close attention to detail have always been O’Neill’s trademark so this is what the swimming enthusiasts expect from their wetsuits.
The Pyschofreak leads the way in wetsuit technology and has touted to be one of the first with the innovative Air Insulated Neoprene. Other wetsuits patterned its design from this and structured the rubber and the trapped air components.
Price: $499.95 (3.5/2.5), $529.95 (4.5/3.5), $579.95 (Hooded 5.5/4.5)
O’Neill Psycho 2
The Psycho 2 is warmer and more flexible than the original Psycho because it has the XDS-Air Firewall to the chest and the back. The minimum stretch Ultraflex XDS neoprene as well as the new double fluid seam weld also contributes to the retaining of the body warmth. Other features include the Zen-Zip closure, Krypto Knee pads, Plasma wrist and ankle seals, double super seal neck, seamless shoulder and lumbar designs.
What makes the Psycho different from the other wetsuits is that the new XDS-Air insulated neoprene feature has the complex 3D structure of rubber and trapped air components. It traps the warm air inside and also turns to the neoprene for the ultimate warmth. With a combination of XDS-Air and all the features that O’Neill has been known for, The Psycho wetsuit is an innovated design that provides higher level of fire insulation. It is a wetsuit that offers to beat the cold and provide the wearer with the warmth that he is looking for. He can be swimming in the coldest and harshest condition but that won’t matter if he’s wearing the Psycho 2 wetsuit.
The paneling in the Psycho 2 wetsuit allows it to be more water wicking than ever. The manufacturers made sure that there is state of the art insulating neoprene in the chest, lower and back areas. They also have to double check whether water still comes in. Those who have bought their own Psychofreak wetsuit can all say that they have experienced a warm and flexible swim with this suit. It is beyond their imagination and they did not even think that it was possible.
It may be more expensive than the traditional wetsuit but this is because it has an innovative technology that the conventional wetsuits don’t have. That alone explains the additional price that you have to pay in order to get the additional feature which the Psycho 2 wetsuit can provide for you.
Price: $409.95 (3/2), $429.95 (4/3), $224.95 (Youth Psycho 4/3), Women’s available in 4/3.
O’Neill Psycho RG8
This wetsuit has a Limestone neoprene and light comfortable jersey that is made from recycled plastics. These materials make the Psycho RG8 an innovative design from the other wetsuits that O’Neill released for swimming enthusiasts. The front entry that utilizes the O’Neills patented Zen Zip technology is also apparent in this wetsuit as well as the latest Psycho series.
The Psycho RG8 is groundbreaking because of its Ultraflex RG8 neoprene that is made specifically for this wetsuit. For environmentalists, this is also the ideal wetsuit because it takes all the best aspects from past wetsuits and combines these with the innovated designs for the new one, as suggested by the swimming enthusiasts. By listening to what their customers want, O’Neill was able to come up with a wetsuit that accommodates the needs of their clients.
The Zen Zip Closure is also found in the Psycho wetsuits and this is the very technology used in the Psycho RG8. This wetsuit has also been tested by professional swimmers in the coldest and most frigid waters around the globe and the only thing they can say about it is that it managed to make them stay warm. This is exactly what they want from a wetsuit and the Psycho RG8 did just that.
O’Neill is also proud with The Psycho RG8 because their years of research have paid off. With this particular wetsuit, they are able to protect the environment by using materials that are more eco-friendly. They turned to the old neoprene that were scraps from previous wetsuits and generated it into new ones. In that way, they didn’t have to use as much components to make a first generation neoprene when they can just come up with a recycled one.
Those who purchased the O’Neill Psycho RG8 know that they can use this for a long time because it is one of the best investments that they ever made. It might be more expensive than the other wetsuits but is worth every penny.
Price: Price: $339.95 (3/2), $359.95 (4/3)
O’Neill Psycho 1
The original Psycho has a minimal seam design, and external fluid seam weld that has a 100% double lining Ultraflex DS neoprene. It is built specifically for the swimmer to be flexible. The other features of the Psycho wetsuit include Double Super Seal Neck, Zen Zip Pullover Barrier system and style lines and creative graphics.
The Psycho 1 compared to Psycho 2 has seams that are welded on the outside, as opposed to the latter that has seams welded inside and outside. But the good thing about having the seams welded just on the outside, the swimmer is more flexible. Then again, it depends on the swimmer because there are customers who purchase the Psycho 2 and say that it is better than the Psycho 1.
The Psycho 1 costs more than the other wetsuits because this has an innovative design that the swimmers find appealing. It also looks better than the traditional wetsuits. The designs of the Psycho 1 are quite unique and interesting, compared to the other brands. The welded seams result to a well built suit that does not allow water to ingress. It also prevents the seam from splitting. The manufacturers make sure that the wearer is not only comfortable but also confident and mobile when wearing the Psycho 1.
The Psycho 1 can also flush out the water through the back because of the tight snug fit. As long as these are seamed correctly, then the neoprene sections make the stretch better and the water release more comfortable than the other wetsuits.
Swimmers really find the stretching feature of the Psycho 1 to be quite fascinating compared to the other wetsuits. The people who purchased this also know that it is worth every penny because the Psycho is something that they can use for a long time. They do not have to worry about feeling cold when wearing it because they will get the body warmth that they are looking for.
Price: $289.95 (3/2), $309.95 (4/3)