Looking For A New Wetty This Winter? Vissla 7 Seas Wetsuit Review - Kook Shed

Having a look at the Seven Seas Steamer Wetsuit by Vissla.
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[@DominicTschupp]

I just got the Vissla New Seas 4/3 wetsuit. It’s their latest model. It has an innovative zipper that runs from behind the shoulder in a curve. The zipper works well so far. But the teeth are tiny. I hope that it won’t ever get stuck like you had experienced on other wetsuits. I love how comfortable and warm the suit is. However, i am shocked how it doesn’t keep its size. I got it in small as I followed your advice. I am 175cm and could also have tried the medium-small based on Vissla’s sizing recommendation. After the third surf it already streched so much that there are rippels on the arms, the legs and under the shoulder…a real bummer!

[@kookshed]

hey mate, yeah they definitely stretch a bit! so it's lucky you went a smaller size for sure. yep both of mine have the folds on arms so i feel your pain. and maybe try the tip i shared to keep the zips from locking up later down the line in future, just as a precaution. thanks for sharing the feedback as it helps others too! cheers -KS

[@DominicTschupp]

Yeah, the beeswax trick! I’ll definitely try it! Thanks! Happy to see that you’re uploading new content. You’re channel is gold! Keep them coming.

[@hijkovanderlinden3223]

I agree. I got a couple of Vissla wetsuits and they serve me well. But for me O'Neill wetsuits are still the best.

[@kookshed]

fair enough mate, yeah a lot of O'Neill wearing surfers are devout fans of the brand! First one in the water making suits too. But as for Vissla they definitely have their place and aren't bad at all. Cheers for the feedback! -KS

[@cashzeigler2672]

on the websites it says their rated for 60 degree water are the wetsuits a 7mm ? havent been able to find info

[@jamesprola]

What do you think of using the suit for bodysurfing? Think it would have problems with flushing?

[@kookshed]

good question mate. personally i did notice a bit of flushing through the side of chest flap if a wave hit at a certain angle. For bodysurfing can i recommend trying a zipperless suit? they are similar to a chest zip wetsuit but i reckon they seal better around the neck and chest if fitted properly, and are warmer overall if they use good materials. i'm going to post a vid about zipperless suits in future so stay tuned! cheers -KS