Individual test 2019Wetsuit O'Neill Psycho One F.U.Z.E 4/3

Stephan Gölnitz

 · 01.02.2019

Individual test 2019: Wetsuit O'Neill Psycho One F.U.Z.E 4/3Photo: Stephan Gölnitz
Individual test 2019: Wetsuit O'Neill Psycho One F.U.Z.E 4/3
The brand of the inventor of the wetsuit, Jack O'Neill, feels like it leads a shadowy existence among windsurfers - which is actually surprising given the high-quality materials and yet not exaggerated prices.

The TechnoButter 3 neoprene suit feels more like your favourite woollen jumper than a wetsuit. The material has a non-slip texture on the outside and is very soft and extremely stretchy over the entire suit. If you were previously afraid of the cramped entry through the small head opening - you can still get in and out even with a dislocated shoulder. All seams are taped, taped on the inside and thickly sealed on the outside. Nevertheless, these seams also proved to be very flexible lengthways. What's more, the seams are designed in such a way that they do not hinder the typical movements of windsurfing. This flexibility allows the suit to be quite tight, which prevents water from penetrating. The seams proved to be absolutely leak-proof, and the neck seal also seals very well. A special feature here is the use of smooth, rubber-like material on the inside. Our tester found this to be very comfortable, it hardly rubs and seals well. Smooth rubber beads on the inside of the hand and leg cuffs ensure a good grip (photos below).

In addition to the tested 4/3 suit, the "One" is also available in 5/4 millimetre and as a 4/3 with the patented "Zen Zip" back zip at the same price.

PricesPsycho One 4/3 F.U.Z.E / 309,95 Euro; Psycho One 5/4 F.U.Z.E / 319,95 Euro

Info and webshop: www.oneill.com

The rubber beads on the inside of the arm and leg cuffs ensure a good fit.Photo: Stephan GölnitzThe rubber beads on the inside of the arm and leg cuffs ensure a good fit.The smooth, rubber-like material provides a good seal at the neck.Photo: Stephan GölnitzThe smooth, rubber-like material provides a good seal at the neck.You can read this article and the entire SURF 11-12/2018 issue in the SURF app (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/surf/id761387049?mt=8" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.deliusklasing.surf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Play</a> ) - the print edition is available <a href="https://www.delius-klasing.de/surf-11-12-2018-sur-2018-12" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.Photo: Pierre BourasYou can read this article and the entire SURF 11-12/2018 issue in the SURF app (iTunes and Google Play ) - the print edition is available here.
Stephan Gölnitz

Stephan Gölnitz

Deputy Editor in Chief surf

Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.

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