Xcel Wetsuits

When it comes to surf wetsuits, few brands can match the depth of technology and the level of trust that Xcel has built over more than four decades in the water. Founded in Hawaii in 1982 and designed from the ground up for surfers who take their time in the ocean seriously, Xcel has become one of the most respected wetsuit brands in the world — and for good reason.

Xcel is a wetsuit company first and foremost. Every product is designed in the US in their factory in Hawaii, where all products undergo extensive testing to ensure the most competitive fit and performance. There are no gimmicks — every inch of the product serves a purpose.

What sets Xcel apart is the sheer quality of the technology packed into each suit. Their proprietary interior linings — including Thermo Dry Infrared, Ultra Stretch IR and Thermo Dry Celliant — are engineered to keep you warmer for longer, while Channel Flex, their newest exterior material technology, completely reinvents the wetsuit experience with a lightweight, hydrophobic gridded material that breaks up tension by reducing fiber and water weight, allowing a surfer to have complete free-range of motion.

The Xcel range covers everything a surfer needs across New Zealand's variable conditions — from lightweight 2mm spring suits for summer and those mild autumn days, through to serious 4/3mm and 5/4mm steamers when the water temperature drops and the swells pick up. The Drylock, Infiniti, Comp and Axis series each target different levels of performance and warmth, meaning there's an Xcel suit for every type of surfer and every time of year.

At Flowstate Surf + Sport we stock a selected range of Xcel surf wetsuits for men, women and kids. Come in and see us in Newmarket, Auckland — our team can help you find the right suit for your surfing.