High quality, lightweight, warm and stylish – Vissla Wetsuits have consistently delivered great wetsuits since the brands inception in 2013. As one of a few avant garde surf/wetsuit companies such as Matuse that have risen to power in the 2010’s, Vissla’s wetsuit line has continued to grown in popularity year on year and for good reason.
They have established themselves as key players in the wetsuit industry that has been long dominated by the mainstream surf brands.
This review will look at the wide range of men’s suits available from Vissla: The 7 Seas, High Seas, North Seas and Premium Japanese range.
1. Vissla Wetsuits – 7 Seas Range
The 7 Seas range is the value range for Vissla Wetsuits and stands by the mantra “Everything you need in a wetsuit, nothing you don’t”.
Vissla has gone without the irrelvant features and designed a collection of wetsuits that are warm, flexible, quick drying and with minimal branding at an affordable price point which is extremely well reviewed and should appeal to a lot of surfers.
Variations:
2/2 spring SS & 2/2 spring LS
2/2 fullsuit SS & 2/2 fullsuit LS
3/2 fullsuit (+ backzip) (56 – 65° F / 13 – 18° C)
4/3 fullsuit (+ backzip) (51 – 58° F / 11 – 14° C)
4/3 hooded (49 – 56° F / 8 – 13° C)
5/4/3 hooded (46 – 53° F / 8 – 12° C)
6/5 hooded (34 – 46° F / 2 – 8° C)
7 Seas 2/2 Spring LS 
7 Seas 3/2 fullsuit 
7 Seas hooded fullsuit
Features:
- 100% Super stretch limestone based neoprene – lighter, warmer, softer, stretchier, easier to put on and take off, and allows for more freedom of movement
- Thermal Brain Fuzz lining insulates heat and dries fast
- Dope Dyed Fabric – a softer, eco-friendly, anti-fade stretch jersey made by Bluesign approved mills
- Tailored fit – anatomically correct engineered body lines allow for unrestricted performance and warmth
- Chest-zip entry, minimal bulk with contoured water tight design
- Tripled glued, double blind stitched seams
- Vissla super stretch Neo 2.0 tape allows for maximum seam sealing while having unrestricted stretch and comfort
- Easy access secure key cord
- Knee pad, Supratex abrasion resistant for flexibility and strength
- Liquid tape cuff seals to prevent flushing at cuffs
- Glideskin on the neck seals to skin to prevent flushing
User Reviews
“I can honestly say that the 7 Seas is one of, if not the best suit I’ve worn, and I’ve burnt a bit of rubber along the way.”
“The first impression of the Seven Seas is that it’s more stretchy than you’d guess for a suit in this price range…..It’s flexible throughout but notably more stretchy in the shoulders than just about any suit under $300.”
“The inside of the suit has a great liner from the ankles up to the chest. The chest area and the back panel of the suit use what Vissla calls their “Thermal Brain Fuzz lining” which is a little more plush than the lining that runs through the legs. This material works to keep you toasty and feels pretty cozy”
“One of the best parts of this model is the internal taping. Vissla has internally taped all the seams with the Seven Seas and even added a few extra reinforcement patches over key stress areas and the cuffs. This isn’t typically seen in this price range and it really puts this suit at a higher level than its competition.”
“While this suit doesn’t have a smooth skin panel in the chest, it allows Vissla to use larger panels of neoprene. That’s fine by me since less paneling = less stitching issues and more flexibility.”
“The overall fit of the suit is true to size and pretty standard compared to other wetsuit brands. It’s not a super wide or a super narrow cut and falls somewhere in the middle. So for the average guy, it’s an easy fit”
“A suit this good for $330? Get in the back of the wagon. It has a really great balance of flexibility and warmth, has great attention to detail like taping around the cuffs and has a full 1-year warranty to back it up as well. As an all-rounder, it’s hard to beat”
2. Vissla Wetsuits – High Seas
The High Seas is a step up from the 7 Seas Range, a high performance wetsuit which is more lightweight and flexible without sacrificing warmth. Chest zip and no zip entry minimize bulk while maximizing the suits elasticity and water-tight capabilities.
The High Seas is available with a zip free option along with a chest zip wetsuit, and is available in 3/2 and 4/3. All the High Seas suits are lined with a fleece lining.
Variations:
3/2 mm fullsuit (56 – 65° F / 13 – 18° C)
4/3 mm fullsuit (51 – 58° F / 11 – 14° C)
Vissla High Seas 3/2 fullsuit 
inner lining
Features:
- 100% I-Foam neoprene – the lightest weight, warmest & stretchiest limestone based neoprene available; significantly less weight, enhanced flexibility and superior comfort
- Thermal Brain Fuzz lining insulates heat and dries fast
- Dope Dyed Fabric: Softer, Eco-friendly, Anti-fade stretch jersey made by Bluesign approved mills
- Navy Heather (NVH) – Introducing the most flexible high-performance jersey used in any of our wetsuits. We are calling it Ridiculous Rubber! So stretchy its crazy! We’ve designed this suit to have the softest, stretchiest upper torso and arms to allow an unrestricted full range of motion.
- Most flexible, lightest suit available by Vissla – Improved fit for better range of motion
- Anatomically engineered body lines with minimal seams allow for unrestricted performance and warmth
- Water tight Zipperless easy entry and minimal bulk with a perfect fit
- Tripled glued, double blind stitched seams
- Vissla Neo 2.0 super stretch tape allows for maximum seam sealing while having unrestricted stretch and comfort
- Knee pad – Supratex abrasion resistant jersey for flexibility and strength
- Male and Female channel barrier to prevent flushing
- Liquid taped cuff seals to prevent flushing
- Glideskin on the neck seals to skin to prevent flushing
- Easy access secure key cord
User Reviews:
“It hasn’t made me a professional surfer quite yet but it sure is comfortable. So comfortable I’m wearing it to work today.”
“Solid suit. Great deal. It does fit just a bit more snug than any other brand suit I’ve had (I’ve had ALOT of suits)but not a big deal”
“Great wetsuit. flexible and warm. Wetsuit #2 from Vissla.”
“First day out in it in 65F water. Nice and toasty with great flexibility.”
3. Vissla Wetsuits – North Seas Range
The North Seas is built for the cold water surfer.
With advanced materials and features, the North Seas is a technical series of wetsuits designed and constructed for the coldest of surfing climates. While using the same premium and eco-friendly materials as the High Seas wetsuit, the North Seas wetsuit is made with additional features that provide a whole new level of warmth and durability.
The limestone based neoprene is lightweight and stretchy, and the lining used is a great insulator and fast drying. The fit is anatomically engineered with minimal seams for increased stretch and maximum flexibility. A watertight zipper, liquid sealed exterior seams, Vissla’s super stretch Neo 2.0 interior taped seams, a smooth panel on the back and head for wind and water repellant, and liquid taped cuffs to reduce flushing.
Variations:
North Seas 3/2 Fullsuit (55 – 64° F / 13 – 18° C)
North Seas 4/3 Fullsuit (50 – 56° F / 10 – 13° C)
North Seas 5.5/4/5 Hooded Fullsuit (39 – 53° F / 4 – 12°C)
North Seas 3/2 
North Seas 4/3 
North Seas 5.5/4.5 Hooded
Features:
- I-Foam Premium- the lightest weight, warmest & stretchiest Japanese limestone based neoprene available; significantly less weight, enhanced flexibility and superior comfort.
- Full body thermal and hollow fiber Brain Fuzz lining insulates heat and dries fast
- Upcycled Nylon XTEND exterior fabric: Eco-friendly, lighter, flexible, anti-fade stretch jersey made by Bluesign approved mills.
- Dope Dyed Interior Fabric- A softer, eco-friendly, anti-fade made by Bluesign approved mills.
- AquaA eco-friendly water-based lamination is completely solvent free with no harmful chemicals.
- New improved fit for better range of motion – anatomically engineered body lines with minimal seams for unrestricted performance and warmth
- PK S-LOCK Water Tight Zipper – Chest-zip entry with Cris-X panels for easy entry and minimal bulk with a perfect fit
- Power Seam is an advanced, flexible, waterproofing sealant used on the outside of the seams for added durability and warmth
- Vissla’s super stretch Neo 2.0 tape allows for maximum seam sealing while having unrestricted stretch and comfort.
- Smoothy Panels (BLK color only) – Repels wind + water
- Tripled glued seams
- Glideskin on the neck, seals to skin to prevent flushing
- Knee pad – Supratex abrasion resistant jersey for flexibility and strength
- Liquid taped on the cuffs, seals to prevent flushing
- Easy access secure key cord
Check out our review of the Vissla North Seas 5/4 Hooded Wetsuit HERE.
User Reviews:
“To summarise my thoughts on the North Seas suit; it genuinely is warm, light and flexible. It feels good to wear. I like the way that it looks. It has kept me warm through an entire winter of freezing cold east coast surfs, and will do so for another winter, if not two. It is reasonable priced. To be honest, I can’t really fault it. If you are looking to invest in a top line winter wetsuit for the 2018-19 season, you could do a lot worse than looking at the Vissla North Seas suit.”
“Best suit I have owned. Warm, flexible, easy to put on and very durable. Seams and cuffs are holding up well after a year of use. Comfy lining! Vissla booties are awesome too!”
“My first Vissla wetsuit. Seams are high end, Fit is excellent, quality construction. Compares nicely to high end O’Neill or Xcel wetsuits. The smoothy top is very fragile and will tear with fingernails! Easy spot repair with neoprene adhesive, but not great to be babying your everyday wetsuit. If you buy a Vissla do not get the smoothy option.” (***note – Vissla even specifies on their product description: BLK colorway features Smoothy panels on back and upper chest. Please use extra caution when putting on and taking off wetsuit. Also of note the warranty on seams and neoprene is 1 year but smoothy material is 6 months and does not include punctures from finger nails/incorrect care )
4. Vissla Wetsuits – Premium Japanese Wetsuits Range
Vissla collaborated with premium Japanese wetsuit makers to offer some of the best neoprene in the business. While polychloroprene (neoprene) is normally made of petroleum through a chemical process, their Premium Japanese wetsuits are made of limestone sourced in the Kurochime Mountain area of Niigata, Japan.
These suits cost a pretty penny!
Variations:
Chiba Japanese 3/2 Fullsuit (53 – 61° F / 11 – 16° C)
Shonan Japanese 3.5 Fullsuit (51 – 58° F / 11 – 14° C)
Chiba 3/2 
Shonan 3.5
5. Vissla wetsuits size chart
| Mens | XS | S | MS | M | MT | LS | L | LT | XL | XLT | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft.) | 5’4″ – 5’6″ | 5’6″ – 5’8″ | 5’7″ – 5’9″ | 5’8″ – 5’10” | 5’11” – 6’1″ | 5’7″ – 5’9″ | 5’10” – 6’0″ | 6’1″ – 6’3″ | 5’10” – 6’2″ | 6’3″ – 6’6″ | 6′ – 6’3″ |
| Height (cm) | 162 – 168 | 168 – 173 | 170 – 175 | 173 – 178 | 180 – 185 | 170 – 175 | 178 – 183 | 185 – 191 | 178 – 188 | 191 – 198 | 183 – 191 |
| Weight (lbs.) | 125 – 135 | 135 – 150 | 155 – 170 | 155 – 170 | 165 – 180 | 165 – 180 | 170 – 190 | 180 – 200 | 190 – 205 | 205 – 220 | 205 – 220 |
| Weight (kg) | 57 – 61 | 61 – 68 | 70 – 77 | 70 – 77 | 75 – 82 | 75 – 82 | 77 – 86 | 82 – 91 | 86 – 93 | 93 – 100 | 93 – 100 |
| Upper Chest (in.) | 35.5 | 37.4 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 | 45 |
| Upper Chest (cm) | 90.17 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 110 | 110 | 114 |
| Waist (in.) | 28.5 – 29.5 | 28.5 – 30.5 | 30.5 – 32.5 | 30.5 – 32.5 | 30.5 – 32.5 | 32.5 – 34.5 | 32.5 – 34.5 | 32.5 – 34.5 | 34.5 – 36.5 | 34.5 – 36.5 | 36.5 – 38.5 |
| Waist (cm) | 72 – 75 | 76 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 83 – 88 | 88 – 93 | 88 – 93 | 93 – 98 |
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