O'Neill O'Riginal 2mm neoprene vest
The New O’Riginal Series updates a series that Jack himself created 60 years ago. Lightweight, gooey and warm. It’s Always Summer on the Inside.
2mm neoprene
100% UltraFlex DS
Strategic Seamless Paddle Zones
Lumbar Seamless Design
Boardshort Connector Loop
Glued Blindstitched Seams – The neoprene is fully sealed with glue first, then blindstitched over the top. Blindstitching reduces seam bulk, adds durability but does not go all the way through the neoprene. In exchange, you have a durable, warm product that prevents flushing.
Pushing the limits of wetsuit innovation since 1952
AREA 52: O’Neill’s exclusive R&D facility, staffed by full time engineering, design and prototyping teams who work closely with The World’s Best Athletes to push the limits of wetsuit technology.
AREA 52 allows us to hand-build and refine multiple rounds of prototypes in the same fashion that Jack himself pioneered over sixty years ago. Extensive prototyping, fit checks and testing in the frigid waters of Northern California provides unparalleled insight when creating the best fitting, most functional wetsuits on the planet. O’Neill Wetsuits is still located in Santa Cruz, California, the birthplace of modern cold water surfing and the proving ground for materials, features and benefits that keep you in the water longer. Over 60 years and countless industry firsts later, O’Neill’s commitment to leading innovation continues stronger than ever.
SINCE THE BEGINNING.
What is Area 52?
AREA 52: O’Neill’s exclusive R&D facility, staffed by full time engineering, design and prototyping teams who work closely with The World’s Best Athletes to push the limits of wetsuit technology.
AREA 52: allows us to hand-build and refine multiple rounds of prototypes in the same fashion that Jack himself pioneered over sixty years ago. Extensive prototyping, fit checks and testing in the frigid waters of Northern California provides unparalleled insight when creating the best fitting, most functional wetsuits on the planet. O’Neill Wetsuits is still located in Santa Cruz, California, the birthplace of modern cold water surfing and the proving ground for materials, features and benefits that keep you in the water longer. Over 60 years and countless industry firsts later, O’Neill’s commitment to leading innovation continues stronger than ever.