“Hello! Ok, even though I never do it, I'm going to leave a comment on SRFACE because they asked me to and because I understand very well because it's part of this new business model. I'm going to speak my mind frankly, although it may be moderated.
I have been surfing since I was 14 years old. Today I am 48 years old. So I've seen the evolution of the surfing industry and in particular of neoprene wetsuits. I started with divers wetsuits then when they appeared, I used Ripcurl, Quicksilver, Decathlon, Ocean & earth, Body Glove... Over the years, I liked and used a lot of O'neill wetsuits: Warm, durable, well cut (LT). In the last few years the prices have increased too much. I'm not a sponsored pro, just an average surfer, so I don't change my wetsuit every 6 months. My last wetsuit (O'neill mutant) lasted 10 years. I live in the Mediterranean and do 2 sessions a week from October to April. I take great care of my wetsuits (so says my best friend who lives in Hossegor).
In the boat back on a surtrip, I surfed the web and I found the brand SRFACE, 2 years ago. I liked the concept. Today I took the step and bought a 4/3 Heat. There was a little time for the delivery, but the SRFACE team, regularly contacted me to give me news. I had never had such good feedback before. The delivery delays were really not their fault (blocked Suez canal) but they took the time to explain it to me without any request from me.
From the moment SRFACE had received the suit in their stock, the announced time was very well respected. The team makes a very good follow-up: bravo!!!
The wetsuit: Very very well finished. Top of the range. What you see on their website (very well done), is the reality.
The size: I used to use LT at Ripcurl and O'neill, and the LT at SRFACE is even better (take the time to take your measurements). The bot that helps you is very very good. And often the bot is transformed with a real person who answers you.
The warmth: SRFACE is a team from Northern Europe. They are people who know what it is to be in cold water! The combination is hyper hot: 4/3 SRFACE replaces my 5/3 Oneil.
Flexibility: A good compromise between flexibility and durability. It is not the most flexible wetsuit on the market at the shoulders. But it is 20x better than 10 years ago. There is no secret, if it's soft, it's thinner, more expensive and less durable (ripcurl e-bomb or flash bomb). SRFACE seems to me to have found a very good compromise, and it seems durable. It is a wetsuit in which I have confidence and that's the main thing.
Hoping to have helped some surfers !
Thomas”
“Ordering online went very well, with help in choosing the right size (I bought an ST whereas I usually take an S but it fits perfectly). Quick delivery. The wetsuit is very comfortable to wear. Warm and very flexible: Didn't feel like wearing a 4/3. The finish is of high quality: no irritation with the seams, no rash in the neck :) The design is sober and very beautiful, even through I usually prefer to have a little color on the top of the wetsuit to differentiate from each other (almost all wetsuits are black unfortunately).
A bit sad, it seemed to me that in the presentation videos that the suit was delivered in a carrying bag. But this was out of stock.
If you are looking for a greener wetsuit while keeping a high level of requirements ... go for it!”
“As a director of a business, I have to say bravo. The site, the sizing system on the site, the lack of hurdles to move seamlessly from landing to purchase and then the fantastic speed of delivery. And that's before I even talk about the suit. It is unbelievable comfortable and flexible - literally like a second skin - and that's a 4mm too. I'm absolutely blown away by the quality of the suit and the subsequent customer service when I had a small inquiry. Fantastic company, fantastic product - won't be buying or recommending anything else. Stellar.”
“It took 2 days to arrive, fits like a glove, it’s flexible and warm. I teach surfing to the kids so I put it on at least twice a day so I go through 2 wetsuits a year. I know a good suit when I come across one!!! Great work lads!”
“Amazing shopping process from start to finish. Extremely helpful customer service, intuitive size finder, and a very high-quality product overall. The fit was perfect and I have never been so comfortable and warm in the water. Can't wait to continue using my wetsuit!”
“Easy to order, the recommended size fits. Temperature recommendation does not quite match - at water temperatures below 12 degrees for kitesurfing because of wind chill it is still too cold. Only pleasant from 14/15 degrees water temperature.”
“The Size Finder worked great and the wetsuit fits nicely even though I was sceptic of the result initially. Delivery was quick and I like that you can reuse the bag...
In the water it's very warm, hope it'll last a while.”
