Open Box Xcel Mens 7/6mm HydroFlex Black Wetsuits - MB76XE11-2XL
Open Box Xcel Mens 7/6mm HydroFlex Black Wetsuits - MB76XE11-2XL - Black / 2XL (2X-Large) / Very Good is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Condition Note
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Box | Generally unused, returned from a customer, minor blemishes (not noticeable). Original packaging may be damaged or missing. |
| Like New | May be slightly used, but looks almost like new, minor blemishes (not noticeable). Original packaging may be damaged or missing. |
| Very Good | Shows signs of use with a little more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing. |
| Good | Shows more signs of use with more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing. |
| Acceptable | Heavily used with more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing. |
Description
Description
Back zipper fullsuit with our heat-retaining ThermoBamboo lining in the inner chest.
Entry System
Back Zipper
- Traditional fullsuit entry.
Adjustable Velcro Wrap Collar
- Protects the back zipper and allows for a better, more comfortable fit.
Ankle Zippers with Inner GlideSkin Dams
- Easy on/off ankle zipper system includes inner dams lined with GlideSkin for comfort and warmth. Using GlideSkin allows ease of entry (''gliding'' over your skin) and forms a good seal once in place.
Materials
ThermoBamboo
- Inner neoprene lining with performance and environmental benefits. A blend of bamboo charcoal fibers and recycled polyester fibers provides excellent heat retention and helps improve warmth.
Construction
Glued & Blindstitched Seams
- A fully sealed, maximum stretch seam construction that keeps water out. Neoprene panels are glued and pressed together, then blindstitched (needle doesn't fully penetrate neoprene, keeping water out). Can be finished with seam taping for added stretch, durability, and comfort.
GlideSkin Wrist Seals
- ''Rolled'' GlideSkin hems keep wrists in place and water out.
Fit
DuraFlex Knee Panels
- Contoured, durable panels that stretch with you.
Features
Features
Payment & Security
Payment methods
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a wetsuit fit?
A wetsuit should feel snug everywhere, with no loose pockets at the lower back, armpits, or behind the knees where water can collect and flush. It will feel tighter than normal clothing on land, which is expected, because the suit works by holding a thin layer of water that your body warms. If you cannot take a full breath or the neck chokes you it is too small, and if you can pinch loose folds of neoprene it is too big.
What do you wear under a wetsuit?
Most divers wear a swimsuit, a rash guard, or a thin dive-specific base layer under a wetsuit. A slick base layer makes a tight suit much easier to pull on and cuts down chafing at the neck, shoulders, and underarms. Avoid thick cotton clothing, which soaks up water, bunches, and makes you colder rather than warmer.
How do you put on a tight wetsuit?
Work upward in small sections, pulling a little neoprene at a time rather than yanking on one spot, and get the suit fully seated at the ankles and knees before working on the hips and shoulders. A plastic bag over each foot and hand, or wetting the suit first, helps it slide into place. Grip with flat palms rather than fingertips, since fingernails are the most common cause of torn neoprene.
Does a thicker wetsuit mean a warmer wetsuit?
As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so a higher millimeter rating is warmer in the same conditions. Warmth also depends heavily on fit, suit style, seam construction, whether you add a hood, boots, and gloves, how long the dive is, and your own cold tolerance, so two divers in identical suits can feel very differently. Use thickness as a starting point and refine it against your local conditions and personal experience.
How do I care for and store a wetsuit?
Rinse it inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, and use a wetsuit-specific wash occasionally to control odor. Dry it inside-out first and then flip it, always out of direct sunlight, because UV and heat break down neoprene faster than anything else. Store it hanging on a wide-shouldered hanger or laid flat rather than folded, so you do not set permanent creases.
How long does a wetsuit last?
Lifespan depends far more on use and care than on age, so a suit dived hard in sun and chlorine may soften within a couple of seasons while a well-rinsed occasional-use suit can last many years. Signs a suit is finished include compressed neoprene that no longer feels buoyant or warm, splitting seams, and looseness in areas that used to be snug. Repairing small cuts and seam separations early adds meaningfully to a suit's life.
What is the difference between a full suit, a shorty, and wetsuit separates?
A full suit covers arms and legs, a shorty stops at the upper arms and thighs, and separates such as tops, bottoms, and hooded vests layer to add warmth where you want it. Layering a vest or top under a full suit adds core warmth and can extend the range of a suit you already own. Choose based on how much coverage you want, both for warmth and for protection against stings and abrasion.
