Fits like a pastry on a sausage roll – Snug and cosy. This suit is easy to get into, is plenty stretchy and has a good overall cut. I’d have to say the finish is a little messy with the internal seam seals having touches of glue run off here and there, but function wise it all works. I was doing epic old-guy cut downs without groaning from the strain, no probs. 8 out of 10 in this area. For comparison, other brands mid and bottom tier options that still cost more are about a 6 or 7. Rip Curl’s E-Bomb is a 9.9/10.

Warranty is a big part of buying wetsuits that we generally disregard or just straight up don’t think about. But it can save you dollars down the track, hence why we’re including it in our reviews.

Need Essentials Wetsuit Warranty is 6-months on all stitching and seams, and on material defects which includes zips, knee-pads, and taping.

This is an ok warranty given the price point, but it’s a far cry from the 3 year/12 months you get with Rip Curl/Billabong. 6/10 here.