Nieuwland 5 Hooded Wetsuit

I have yet to use the wetsuit so cannot comment yet directly on performance, however it appears of good quality and great thickness and I like the thick taped seams.

I do have reservation on the neck entry and how robust it will be as it looks like it could tear in places - time will tell !

My major issue was around sizing as the Medium was much smaller than a medium in other brands so I had to size up to a ML which was still very tight in the hood, however I expect that it will loosen after time.

A hooded version of the Nieuwland 4 would have been better for me for surfing in Cornwall as I think the Nieuwland 5 could be too hot !

Good suit, but bulky around the neck. the entry system which prevent flush, prevents also good motion and movement of the shoulders. two laps of neoprene overlap around the neck, making that area of the suit virtually an 8 mil+ the hood part neoprene material(total of 12 mil i guess). i cut off one of those flaps and suit seams better/normal. i would recommend the product to anyone willing to cut out that neck part.

Despite being on the other side of the Atlantic from this company (NYC), a buddy of mine has this suit and even on the chilliest days, he seems to stay warm and happy -- like a toasty little burrito. I wanted to be a toasty little burrito too. But, my Patagonia suit left me feeling like a sad cold chalupa. So, I fired up the old internet machine, put in my money stick and patiently waited for warm salvation in the form of this wetsuit. 10 days and one confused mail carrier later, my burrito suit had arrived! It took about 5 seconds to realize why this suit has such a good reputation -- it's built really well. But how about the warmth? Well, let me tell you, it's fiery. I was sweating like a chili pepper after putting it on in the comfort of my own home -- I didn't realize I had ordered such a spicy burrito suit! There's no question in my mind that I'll be a warm little spicy burrito out in the cold Atlantic this winter -- thanks, Fiñisterré!

9/10 only because despite my claims of it being a warm little burrito, the suit did not come with hot sauce.

The suit looks as good if not better then any of the top brands out there. They are really well made and really well fitting. Unfortunately I can’t try it out until the winter but I’m looking forward to being snugg on the freezing days this year. The customer service is second to none aswell. Thank you all

Snug fit and super warm, plenty of flex on arms and legs. Can be a bit tricky getting in and out of suit, but this reduces water intake and you can totally feel this benefit in the North sea. Just kicking myself I waited so long to get one!