If you can afford it the Patagonia are still the best for warmth and wear... Some of the others are better for flex...

The needs essentials are really great value, warm and well made with decent flex. very good support if you have issues. Can't speak for durability though as mines only 6mnths old but looks promising.

My winter suit is a 5/4 Vissla was real cheap and has been really good, it's 3rd season coming up and it's still perfect... They are poor for flex but really warm and built like a tank... Would happily buy another.

Hey Kev,

I have a large 3/2 Need literally worn 3 times for sale. Message me if you are interested.

To throw another budget option in the mix, I've had a peak zip free for 2 years (220 bucks) - same sizing as rip curl and backed by the same 3 year seam/12 month warranty. Pretty warm but not as flexible as your ebomb / top tier suits obviously - but some guys took this thing to tazzie and it went ok...

stabmag.com/style/wintermission-the-reasonably-priced-entry-level-utility-wetsuit/

AndyrooMac said..
If you can afford it the Patagonia are still the best for warmth and wear... Some of the others are better for flex...

The needs essentials are really great value, warm and well made with decent flex. very good support if you have issues. Can't speak for durability though as mines only 6mnths old but looks promising.

My winter suit is a 5/4 Vissla was real cheap and has been really good, it's 3rd season coming up and it's still perfect... They are poor for flex but really warm and built like a tank... Would happily buy another.

I have a Patagonia jacket. Had it for ages. Still fits the same never. looked after it. Warm comfortable and enough flex.
I must look into needs essentials wetsuits.
Do shop sell them or are they online