O'Neill Hyperfreak Fire Walkthrough - The best combination of performance and warmth to date?

NEW ARRIVAL!
The much anticipated O'Neill Hyperfreak Fire is now in stock and Henry is here to run you through its new updates and features that we think really set this suit apart.
Expert Opinion
The Hyperfreak Fire builds on the success of the Hyperfreak range and specifically Technobutter Neoprene. The Hyperfreak Fire range uses the best bits of Technobutter and basically adds warmth. Prices have gone up on everything so this suit isn’t light on the wallet but what you are getting is in my opinion probably one of the most rounded suits in the price range when comparing all the other brands. The TB4X Neoprene under the arms is something to be believed the stretch is incredible and match that with the super strong and durable single fluid seam weld on the outside of the suit it's a real winner and no doubt will be exceptionally popular. The new lining features graphene woven into the material although O’Neill isn’t shouting about this as much as they could from my testing it definitely feels like something is going on although hard to put your finger on it. All in all a great suit if your looking for a solid durable and stretchy suit the Hyperfreak Fire is one to check out.
Suit Description
New for 2023, the Hyperfreak Fire wetsuit takes their most successful suit to new levels of performance, warmth and sustainability. They combined the new TB4 neoprene and TB4 Air Firewall, and lined it with O'Neills TB4X graphene-infused liner to further increase the warmth of their ridiculously lightweight and stretchy Hyperfreak series steamers. The extra 0.5mm of neoprene on the body and arms enables you to stay in the water for longer. For some this will be warm enough to wear throughout the winter months.
The new thermal lining retains body heat for longer allowing you to stay warm in the water no matter what your water sport. This has to be the ultimate in warmth and flexibility that O'Neill has made and a pleasure to wear.
Utilising recycled oyster shells, car tyres and plastics, solvent-free lamination, dope-dyed yarn, and limestone neoprene, our 2023 Hyperfreak steamers have taken a giant step towards building a more sustainable future and protecting our oceans. The Hyperfreak Fire back zip model features the patented ZEN ZIP entry system. The ZEN ZIP is the most unrestricted back zip system built for surfers. For more advice call 01243 674830.
Why Buy From Shore.co.uk
We started selling wetsuits over 30 years ago
We use the suits we sell, call our friendly staff for advice on 01243 674830
Our store has Europe's largest dedicated wetsuit showroom
No hassle returns policy, if its not right just send it back for a full refund or exchange
Shop: https: www.shore.co.uk/
Store location: goo.gl/maps/9i...
Instagram: / shorewaters. .
Music: © Ben Sounds - Dreams (www.bensound.c...)

[@swave9106]

I bought one Hyperfreak fire for me and one for my son, both of them very uncomfortable on the crutch area and very stiff nothing compared with the regular Hyperfreak, After tried in the water can't return it. If you do a review you must tried and surf with it.

[@shore]

Interesting Feedback we haven't experienced that as of yet. Although as the water is still super warm am only in the 4/3. Do you find the top shoulder areas still as flexible as your previous Hyperfreaks. Cheers

[@BenHarrison.]

What size did you get I’ll buy it off you if you want to sell it

[@surfersofbyronshire3296]

totally agree, the stichting is a bad design across the chest, the seams link to the arms so every arm paddle pulls the chest zip across... get some other wetty instead

[@abdelhafid5827]

Not worth it. i bought it new and i have less than 10 session wearing it and the material start falling apart, the knee pads leaks water, Since it still under warranty I’m sending it to O’Neill for repair.

[@IIIxwaveIII]

adding half a MM without comprimising flexibility it a sentence that is self contradicting 🤣 also, it seems like many of the inner seems are not taped which is wierd as I recall everything being taped in the hyperfreak comp - but maybe I am wrong. the comp-x for sure is taped on the inside. so seems to me oneill cut many corners to get to a price point they wanted... shore, if you are only reading from the marketing material than ok but a real review is better...

[@shore]

Hey @IIIxwaveIII On the whole extra 0.5mm of neoprene, the argument is that given the Technobutter Neoprene is now so stretchy if you were to compare a 4.5mm Technobutter to a 4mm Ultraflex or similar the flexibility would be the same. It's also super tough to measure a 0.5mm increment in neoprene given all the layers etc but I suppose it's just to reassure customers that the suits are warm. You are right Hyperfreak comp was all internally taped but it wasn't Fluid Seam Welded on the outside as the Hyperfreak Fire is and I would say from experience that Fluid Seam Weld is better than internal taping only and lasts longer as long as you dont leave it to cook in the sun. By introducing the Hyperfreak Fire they removed the Pyscho 1 from the range and it has more features than that suit did but is more expensive than that suit was so maybe that's a better way to look at it. The top of the range is still the Psychotech which again is more expensive but you gain the air bubble neoprene and single-lined neoprene. Obviously, we are a shop and do sell these suits but with the videos, we try and make all the marketing waffle easier for customers to digest. I think its helpful as even takes us ages to try and figure out what the brands are up to and we are the supposed experts. If it gives you peace of mind the Hyperfreak Fire was our best-selling Winter Suit in 2022/23. Cheers

[@IIIxwaveIII]

@@shore thanks for the elaborate response

[@NixonVentura]

which one is better 5,4,3 hyperfreak or 4,3 hyperfreak fire? for very cold water?

[@TravisVarga]

Built in hood on the 5/4 is nice and I think it could end up feeling stretchier since I think the verdict is TB4 is more durable hence sacrifices stretch a bit. Also those fluid seam welds. Either one would work good - also check out the new Blueprint.

[@shore]

I think a Hyperfreak Fire 5/4 is gonna be the warmest option of all those suits. If thats of any help.

[@NixonVentura]

@@TravisVarga thx 🤟

[@NixonVentura]

@@shore thx 🤙

[@NeoVdV]

I bought a Epic 5-4 back zip. But not really pleased with it. Would a Hyper fire 4-3 be warmer thanthere Epic 5-4 ?? Looking warmth and comfort in cold Belgium weather.

[@RBNK157]

the one problem with oneill wetsuits ( i have two of them) is that they take forever to dry :/

[@shore]

Hi Roi, we agree O'Neill has never been a fan of the quick dry linings mainly I think because they get so heavy when wet so actually slow you down in the water as you use more energy. I think it's down to personal preference and never been cold in a decent O'Neill suit and sadly we only really get one session a day at our local due to tides so isn't too much of a problem. A good wetsuit drying hanger helps

[@RBNK157]

@@shore yes i agree it really heavy on the body! And usually i surf a day after day so i need it to dry quick 😁

[@IIIxwaveIII]

no zipperless hyperfreak fire? deal breaker for me...

[@shore]

Hey Guy, The Hyperfreak Comp (Zipless version) has always been different from the main Hyperfreak Suit in the line up so not probably the reason they are not making a zipless version. Usually suit manufacturers only make suits zipless for flex very rarely do brands do flex and warmth and make them zipless.

[@djizzah]

Not great reviews for this suit, normal hyper freak superior