{"product_id":"rip-curl-elasto-cz-hooded-wetsuit-5-4-black","title":"Rip Curl Men Elasto CZ Hooded Wetsuit 5\/4 Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elasto line is Rip Curl's stretch-first take on the winter suit. Instead of trading flexibility for warmth, the Elasto CZ Hooded 5\/4 combines thick 5\/4mm neoprene with a highly elastic construction and a fully attached hood — a suit built around the idea that a cold-water session should not feel like a wrestling match in the car park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Rubber (Neoprene), 20% Polyamide, with plant-based foam from natural rubber as the main material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/4mm — 5mm on the torso for core warmth, 4mm on the arms and legs for flex and paddle range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated, attached hood with drawstring adjustment to lock heat in at the head and neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e E5 flash lining for fast drying and thermal comfort, plus E4 thermo lining on warmth-critical panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeams:\u003c\/strong\u003e GB (glued and blindstitched) seam construction for reduced flushing and durability, reinforced with E5 tape and critical stress point taping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front chest zip — easy entry, a close fit at the torso and minimal water ingress compared with a back zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal key pocket, waterbased lamination on the main material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse in fresh water after every use, dry in the shade, hang on a wide hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: thickness breakdown by body zone, exact stretch-panel placement and panel count are not published by the manufacturer for this model — flag for spec sheet if needed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit \u0026amp; Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer size chart (Rip Curl men's wetsuits, general):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChest (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170–175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170–175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175–180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180–185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175–180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180–185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185–190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180–185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature (general guideline for 5\/4mm hooded suits):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Water Temp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral guideline — actual comfort range depends on lining, seams, and personal cold tolerance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wetsuit should fit snug everywhere with no air pockets or gaps at the neck, wrists or knees. Wetsuits, boots, gloves and hoods should be tried on for proper fit — if you're between sizes, the smaller size usually breaks in correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast, tracked shipping from our warehouse. Free returns within the legal withdrawal period. Wetsuits can be tried on at home over a base layer — please keep tags attached until you're sure on the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich temperature range is this suit for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 5\/4mm neoprene plus an attached hood and thermal linings, it's aimed at cold winter water — roughly the 6–12°C range depending on your cold tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm between two sizes — which one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo with the size matching your height first, then chest and waist. 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