Female Windsurfer and Wing Foiler
"I know this is a DIVE suit but I have used this 8/7mm Thermoflex for windsurfing and wing foiling and what a GAME CHANGER!!!! November 2026 and I have used this Dive suit a few times for my watersports and can’t begin to tell you how so very pleased I am. ❤️ Here in New York, Long Island, I was able to be on the water for hours and even de-rig my equipment without feeling cold!! What a Miracle 🙏 FYI, I also wore XCEL 8mm Men’s boots, neoprene hood, helmet and life jacket. During the Spring, Fall and Winter seasons the men can do these sports in a hooded 6/5mm but that is not warm enough for me and the cold blistering winds and frigid water temps end or significantly limit my sessions. However I took a chance and purchased the 8/7mm Thermoflex dive suit. I purchased it because of the thickness 8/7mm and wow I am so pleased and pleased for many reasons. I am 5’4” and 130 lbs. 36C. I purchased a 12 short and so happy with the fit. I could have gone down a size but having mobility was important to me and I heard that dive suits restrict movement but that is NOT true or at least not true for this suit. I had full mobility and was able to do everything with no issues whatsoever. Unexpected bonus was the ease of removal or donning off the wetsuit. The zippered calf made it such an easy process. Even more, I absolutely loved how convenient it was putting on my thick 8mm XCEL Men’s boots. Please note that water did seep down my back when I fell in the water but that did not cause me to get cold; Just an awareness that water entered and I quickly recovered and was still warm and comfortable. Because of that experience and my desire to be on the water until it freezes I also purchased the men’s Hydroflex hood with Bib which I will eventually leave a review after multiple use. Nonetheless, I am so pleased with Xcel and with this amazing dive suit. Hope this helps another female Wind Sports Fanatic"