Winterneo: The RRD Fahrenheit Hooded 6/4 in the test - expensive, but also warm?

With the Fahrenheit, manufacturer RRD also has a model in its range that claims to offer the licence to surf through. The model from our test last year remains unchanged in the programme. RRD itself sets the bar very high - 689 euros is a more than respectable price.

The plush lining used in the RRD Fahrenheit Hooded 6/4 also makes it easy to slip your legs into it. Only the shoulder area requires a little more manoeuvrability when putting on and taking off, as the bonnet and the collar underneath overlap quite a lot. Once in, the Fahrenheit fits like a second skin. The neoprene material is wonderfully soft and supple, adapting to the contours of the body in the best possible way. The overall cut is neither conspicuously wide nor particularly tight, and the manufacturer's size recommendation was a good fit for our test subject.

The design of the bonnet is also impressive. It is lined with plush on the inside and smooth-skin neoprene on the outside to noticeably reduce wind chill. A drawstring allows the bonnet to be pulled perfectly tight around the face, meaning that water only penetrates in droplets and there is no need to worry about any major cold water ingress even in the event of heavy crashes. Another positive aspect is that the neoprene material on the chin is particularly soft, which makes it very comfortable to wear.

High wearing comfort, slightly less insulation

RRD has also given the Fahrenheit Hooded 6/4 smooth-skin neoprene in the hull area. The seams are taped on the inside and sealed on the outside, making them absolutely leak-proof. Only at the small drainholes above the ankles is a small cold bridge sometimes noticeable.

Thanks to its good features and great fit, the Fahrenheit Hooded is one of the most comfortable winter neos to wear. The fact that it doesn't quite make it into the top group in terms of thermal insulation is due to the fact that the neo is simply designed to be a little thinner around the arms and shoulders than most of the other neos in the test group. During longer breaks in the wind, you therefore cool down a little faster than with the top models. However, you don't have to fear winter in action with this neo either - we would place the comfort range between two and twelve degrees. On the other hand, you certainly won't get fat forearms when surfing with this wetsuit, as the arms are extremely flexible and offer enough space even for strong Popeye arms.

RRD Fahrenheit Hooded 6/4 - the conclusion:

The RRD Fahrenheit Hooded 6/4 impresses with high-quality features and maximum stretch. The wearing comfort is at the highest level. You only have to make small compromises when it comes to thermal insulation and comfort when putting on and taking off.

Stretch; Features; Comfort

Slightly thinner neoprene in the arm area

Price

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Technical data:

• Test model: RRD Fahrenheit Hooded 6/4 (size XL)
• Thickness: 6/4mm
• Available sizes: XS/S/M/MT/L/LT/XL/XXL/XXL
• Price: 689 Euro
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Tests already published:

• You can find the complete test with many other winterneo models here

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