O’Neill’s newly upgraded Reactor-2 2mm Back Zip Shorty Wetsuit is engineered for performance in a value driven package. A perfect combination of stretch and durability with fresh graphics and a style that's built to last.
Product Information:
• Product Code: 5041S22-EJ7 • Back Zip - Easy Entry • Wind-Proof Smoothskin • Strategic Seam Placement • Adjustable Single Seal Collar • Key Pocket • Flatlock Stitched Breathable Seams • UltraFlex Composite
We have put together a wetsuit size guide to help you pick the perfect fitting wetsuit as we know it can be tricky sometimes as our different brands of wetsuits vary in size.
To get the correct fit of your wetsuit, you should ensure that the wetsuit is as tight to the skin as possible to avoid any water flushing through the openings, this allows for warmth and comfort.
At first the tightness of the suit may feel a little snug but that just means it is working and it will give slightly over time. If you are still worried about rubbing, you can always wear a rash vest underneath.
Use our wetsuit size guide to find your perfect fitting suit. Hover over each section to see how to measure.
O'Neill is one of the most recognisable brands in the surf industry, providing boards and surfwear since 1952, based in Southern California. They're credited with inventing not just the wetsuit, but the leash too, and are now not just a leading surf brand, but also in the worlds of snowsports and general outdoor lifestyle.
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InchCM
Size
Height (feet/inches)
Chest (inch)
Waist (inch)
S
5'8" - 5'10"
37.5" - 39"
29.5" - 31"
ST
6'0" - 6'2"
37.5" - 39"
29.5" - 31"
MS
5'6.5" - 5'8.5"
39" - 41"
31" - 33"
M
5'9" - 5'11"
39" - 41"
31" - 33"
MT
6'1" - 6'3"
39" - 41"
31" - 33"
LS
5'7.5" - 5'9.5"
41" - 43.5"
33" - 35"
L
5'10" - 6'0"
41" - 43.5"
33" - 35"
LT
6'2" - 6'4"
41" - 43.5"
33" - 35"
XLS
5'8.5" - 5'10.5"
43.5" - 46"
35" - 37"
XL
5'11" - 6'1"
43.5" - 46"
35" - 37"
XLT
6'3" - 6'5"
43.5" - 46"
35" - 37"
2XL
6'0" - 6'2"
46" - 48.5"
37" - 39"
Size
Height (cm)
Chest (cm)
Waist (cm)
S
173 - 178cm
95 - 99cm
75 - 79cm
ST
183 - 188cm
95 - 99cm
75 - 79cm
MS
169 - 174cm
99 - 104cm
79 - 84cm
M
175 - 180cm
99 - 104cm
79 - 84cm
MT
185 - 191cm
99 - 104cm
79 - 84cm
LS
171 - 177cm
104 - 110cm
84 - 89cm
L
178 - 183cm
104 - 110cm
84 - 89cm
LT
188 - 193cm
104 - 110cm
84 - 89cm
XLS
174 - 179cm
110 - 117cm
89 - 94cm
XL
180 - 185cm
110 - 117cm
89 - 94cm
XLT
191 - 196cm
110 - 117cm
89 - 94cm
2XL
183 - 188cm
117 - 123cm
94 - 99cm
InchCM
Size
Height (feet/inches)
Chest (inch)
Waist (inch)
US 2 / UK 4
5'1" - 5'3"
30" - 32"
24.5" - 26.5"
US 4 / UK 6
5'3" - 5'5"
30.5" - 32.5"
25" - 27"
US 6S / UK 8S
5'2.5" - 5'4.5"
31.5" - 33.5"
26" - 28"
US 6 / UK 8
5'4" - 5'6"
31.5" - 33.5"
26" - 28"
US 6T / UK 8T
5'5.5" - 5'7.5"
31.5" - 33.5"
26" - 28"
US 8S / UK 10S
5'3.5" - 5'5.5"
32.5" - 34.5"
27" - 29"
US 8 / UK 10
5'5" - 5'7"
32.5" - 34.5"
27" - 29"
US 8T / UK 10T
5'6.5" - 5'8.5"
32.5" - 34.5"
27" - 29"
US 10S / UK 12S
5'4.5" - 5'6.5"
34" - 36"
26" - 30.5"
US 10 / UK 12
5'6" - 5'8"
34" - 36"
29" - 30.5"
US 10T / UK 12T
5'7.5" - 5'9.5"
34" - 36"
29" - 30.5"
US 12 / UK 14
5'7" - 5'9"
35.5" - 37.5"
30.5" - 32"
US 14 / UK 16
5'8" - 5'10"
37" - 39"
31" - 33.5"
US 16 / UK 18
5'9" - 5'11"
38.5" - 40.5"
33.5" - 35"
Size
Height (cm)
Chest (cm)
Waist (cm)
US 2 / UK 4
155 - 160cm
76 - 81cm
62 - 67cm
US 4 / UK 6
160 - 165cm
77 - 83cm
64 - 69cm
US 6S / UK 8S
159 - 164cm
80 - 85cm
66 - 71cm
US 6 / UK 8
163 - 168cm
80 - 85cm
66 - 71cm
US 6T / UK 8T
166 - 171cm
80 - 85cm
66 - 71cm
US 8S / UK 10S
161 - 166cm
83 - 88cm
69 - 74cm
US 8 / UK 10
165 - 170cm
83 - 88cm
69 - 74cm
US 8T / UK 10T
169 - 174cm
83 - 88cm
69 - 74cm
US 10S / UK 12S
164 - 169cm
86 - 91cm
74 - 77cm
US 10 / UK 12
168 - 173cm
86 - 91cm
74 - 77cm
US 10T / UK 12T
171 - 177cm
86 - 91cm
74 - 77cm
US 12 / UK 14
170 - 175cm
90 - 95cm
77 - 81cm
US 14 / UK 16
173 - 178cm
94 - 99cm
79 - 85cm
US 16 / UK 18
175 - 180cm
98 - 103cm
85 - 89cm
Make sure you pull up all the excess neoprene from the bottom of the wetsuit. The knee pads should be placed over the knees.
When the suit is on you should be able to put your arms diagonally out and there will be no excess neoprene under your arms.
When you have the suit on, and you can grab excess on the back then you will need to go for a different size.
The most important place to get correct is around the core of the body. Focusing on the chest and shoulders.
If the suit is too big it will flush with water, so you need to make sure you get the correct size. It should sit above the ankle bone and above the wrist and be quite snug on your body (do not worry, it will give slightly over time!).
If you are struggling with the wetsuit being too tight around the neck we do have rash vests available which will help with that.
1
Measuring the Height
For the correct height you should measure from the top of the head all the way down to your toes.
2
Measuring the Chest
To get correct size for the chest you should measure across the widest point of your body (or the nipple line to be more precise).
3
Measuring the Waist
For the waist measurement you should go from the belly button line across the body.
4
Measuring the Hips
For woman’s wetsuits you may want to measure your hip size as well. To do this you will need to go across the hips from the widest point.
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Hi,
I am 6’3” tall, have 34/35inch waist and 44” inch chest. In your experience what would be the right size for me.
Thank you.
Ann's Cottage Replies:
Hello
Thank you for your question. From your measurements we recommend the size XL, we appreciate how difficult it is to find a well-fitting wetsuit, especially when purchasing online.
The most important measurements to try and get right are the body measurements (Chest/Waist), as it is these which will determine how well the wetsuits fits around the core, and ultimately how well it works at keeping you warm. The length/height of the wetsuit is a secondary concern, because if the wetsuit is a little short in the arms/legs etc, but fits well in the body, then this will not affect how warm you will be.
Therefore, I would compare your chest and waist measurements to the suppliers size guides for any of wetsuits you may be interested in, to see which size best suits your measurements. Different brands cut differently, just as normal clothing brands do, hence why the sizing guides come in so handy.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Many thanks AC Customer Service Team
simonfromUnited Kingdomasks
Hi
looking for a new shorty, iam 5'9 36 inch waist 44 inch chest, so maybe not perfect wet suit size haha, what size do you suggest please
Ann's Cottage Replies:
Hi Simon
Thanks for getting in touch.
From the information provided, we would say to have a look at either an ML (medium large) or LS (large short).
Many Thanks, AC Customer Service Team
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