Name: Defender Chest Zip Short Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black
Brand: O'Neill
Price: 224.99 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (25 reviews)

Reviewed by Adam B., from Australia

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Defender Chest Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black

Age Range

45 - 54

Location

NSW (Sydney and nearby)

Rated 3 out of 5

Review posted

A bit on the small size. And where's the key pocket?

Either I've put on weight (likely) or the Defender has a smaller cut than the old Superfreak and Hyperfreak, which seem to fit me better. O'neill don't make this in a Short-Medium (SM) size, but for me, that would be great. Also, why have they dropped the key pocket on the leg, when both the Superfreak and Hyperfreak have one? The little details can make the difference between a sale, or not. But not in my case, as I'll always be a loyal O'Neill guy.

Warmth	Rated 4 out of 5
Flexibility	Rated 3 out of 5
Quality	Rated 3 out of 5
Sizing	Rated -2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits large

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Reviewed by Adam F.

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Defender Back Zip Short Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

ripper springy

Great suit at a decent price. Comfy and warm.

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Reviewed by Wayne M., from Australia

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Defender Chest Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Age Range

65+

Location

NSW (Sydney and nearby)

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Mr

a little hard to get on and off

Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits Large

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Reviewed by David S., from Australia

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Defender Back Zip Short Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Age Range

55 - 64

Location

NSW (Sydney and nearby)

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

They make wetsuits ….

Loving my new Defender wetsuit.

You can tell O’Neil have been making wetsuits for a long time.

The fit is perfect, the seams are smooth & comfortable. Past experience has taught me you get what you pay for &!while there may be cheaper options from guys who make lots of other stuff, O’Neil has always made wetsuits.

Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits Large

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Reviewed by Gary W., from Australia

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Defender Back Zip Short Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black

I don't recommend this product

Age Range

55 - 64

Location

NSW (North Coast)

Rated 2 out of 5

Review posted

no zen zip

Bad, cheap no zen zip like older version water gets in zip so doesn't keep u warm

Quality	Rated 2 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits Large

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O'Neill Australia

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your review, the Defender is our mid market 2mm spring/summer suit. It has been redesigned as a quality mid level wetsuit. For tech features such as ZEN zip you can take a look at our premium Hyper Range.

Thanks again for your review.

Reviewed by Aaron J., from Australia

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Defender Chest Zip Long Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Age Range

55 - 64

Location

NSW (North Coast)

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great wetty

Awesome

Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits Large

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Reviewed by Victor R., from Australia

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Defender 2mm Short Arm Spring Suit Chest Zip Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Age Range

65+

Location

NSW (North Coast)

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

good buy

I bought this on special for a great price. have not worn it but it looks good quality for a basic wetsuit.

Warmth	Rated 4 out of 5
Flexibility	Rated 4 out of 5
Quality	Rated 4 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits large

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Reviewed by Terese T., from Australia

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Kid's Defender 2mm Short Sleeve Spring Suit CZ Wetsuit - Ultrablue

I recommend this product

Age Range

Under 18

Location

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Good spring spring suit

Flexible and soft neoprene. Snug fit , seams work well

Warmth	Rated 4 out of 5
Flexibility	Rated 4 out of 5
Quality	Rated 4 out of 5
Sizing	Rated -1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits large

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Reviewed by Antony F., from Australia

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Defender 2mm Long Arm Spring Suit Chest Zip Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Age Range

55 - 64

Location

NSW (Sydney and nearby)

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Good wetty

nice fit and warm and quality materials

Quality	Rated 4 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits Large
Warmth	Rated 4 out of 5
Flexibility	Rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed by darren b., from Australia

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Defender 2mm Long Arm Spring Suit Chest Zip Wetsuit - Black

I recommend this product

Age Range

45 - 54

Location

QLD

Rated 4 out of 5

Review posted

Much better

This suit was a 2nd choice after the hyperfreak I bought first was faulty and not suited to the surfing that it did .

So was refunded and I purchased this .

Not worn it yet but have an 3 year old defender and that is still alive .

Trouble is I also purchased a hyperfreak fire 3/2 and that has many faults and I returned that it took 3 weeks and I received it back today and the faults are still in repaired . Lots of money spent and that suit has only been worn twice and still can’t be used .

Defender suits are definitely the one to have

Quality	Rated 4 out of 5
Sizing	Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Fits small, 0 is True to size and 2 is Fits Large
Warmth	Rated 4 out of 5
Flexibility	Rated 4 out of 5

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O'Neill Australia

Thanks for the review Darren and sorry for the faulty wetsuit you have received. I have spoken to our service centre and they say that the faulty suit is going to be refunded. Enjoy your Defender!

Sizes

Height (cm)

Weight (kg)

Chest (cm)

Waist (cm)

XXS

167 - 172

52 - 60

83 - 88

68 - 73

170 - 175

57 - 64

88 - 93

71 - 76

173 - 178

61 - 70

93 - 98

74 - 79

MS (Shorter)

169 - 174

64 - 73

98 - 103

77 - 83

175 - 186

68 - 79

98 - 103

77 - 83

MT (Taller)

185 - 191

73 - 82

98 - 103

77 - 83

LS (Shorter)

171 - 177

73 - 82

103 - 108

83 - 88

178 - 190

77 - 86

103 - 108

83 - 88

LT (Large Tall)

188 - 193

82 - 91

104 - 110

83 - 88

XLS (Shorter)

174 - 179

82 - 91

108 - 113

88 - 93

180 - 187

86 - 95

108 - 113

88 - 93

2XL

183 - 188

95 - 104

113 - 118

93 - 98

3XL

183 - 191

104 - 113

119 - 124

98 - 110

Sizes	Height (in)	Weight (lbs)	Chest (in)	Waist (in)
XXS	5'6" - 5'8"	115 - 135	32.5 - 34.5	27 - 29
XS	5'7" - 5'9"	125 - 140	34.5 - 36.5	28 - 30
S	5'8" - 5'10"	135 - 155	36.5 - 38.5	29 - 31
MS (Shorter)	5'6.5" - 5'8.5"	140 - 160	38.5 - 40.5	30.5 - 32.5
M	5'9" - 6'1"	150 - 170	38.5 - 40.5	30.5 - 32.5
MT (Taller)	6'1" - 6'4"	160 - 180	38.5 - 40.5	30.5 - 32.5
LS (Shorter)	5'7.5" - 5'9.5"	160 - 180	40.5 - 42.5	32.5 - 34.5
L	5'10" - 6'2"	170 - 190	40.5 - 42.5	32.5 - 34.5
LT (Large Tall)	6'2" - 6'4"	180 - 200	41.0 - 43.5	33.0 - 35.0
XLS (Shorter)	5'8.5" - 5'10.5"	180 - 200	42.5 - 44.5	34.5 - 36.5
XL	5'11" - 6'1"	190 - 210	42.5 - 44.5	34.5 - 36.5
2XL	6'0" - 6'2"	210 - 230	44.5 - 46.5	36.5 - 38.5
3XL	6'0" - 6'3"	230 - 250	47 - 49	38.5 - 43.5

Defender Chest Zip Short Sleeve Spring Suit 2mm Wetsuit - Black