Wetsuit - Women - 5mm

Welcome to the Q&A on women's 5mm wetsuits in the Kitemana online shop. In Northern Europe in particular, the weather is often inconsistent and the water temperature is cool. For these conditions you should equip yourself with a good 5mm womens wetsuit that will keep you nice and warm. If you need help finding the right 5mm wetsuit for women, take a look at the frequently asked questions about 5mm womens wetsuits that we have put together for you on this page. If you have any further questions or need advice, you can always contact us. Our friendly and competent customer service is there for you every day of the week! Our team consists of English, Dutch and German native speakers who are experts and are happy to help you!

What size do I have in a 5mm womens wetsuit?
Is a 5mm womens wetsuit too cold in winter?
Can I kitesurf with a 5mm wetsuit in summer?
Is a 5mm wetsuit for women comfortable for kitesurfing?
Is a 5mm women´s wetsuit with front zip or back zip better suited for kitesurfing?
Is a 5mm wetsuit waterproof?
Are there 5mm women´s wetsuits with a hood?
Are there 5mm wetsuits for women on sale?
From which brands can I buy a 5mm women's wetsuit from Kitemana?

To make sure that your 5mm women's wetsuit keeps you warm, it should fit like a second skin. Therefore, you should determine the right size based on your body measurements. That is why you will find a size chart for every wetsuit model in the Kitemana online shop, from which you can read off your size.

Whether you are warm enough in a 5mm wetsuit in winter depends on the one hand on the conditions in which you want to kitesurf and on the other hand on your personal perception of cold. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended up to a water temperature of 5-8 degrees Celsius, which roughly corresponds to the water temperature of the North or Baltic Sea in winter. However, when kitesurfing, the actual temperature can feel much colder as it actually is due to wind chill. In any case, you should wear accessories such as neoprene shoes, gloves and a hood in winter. In addition, on very cold days you can give your 5mm wetsuit more warmth with a neoprene top or a neoprene jacket.

The summer in Northern Europe can be very changeable and inconsistent, which is why a 5mm womens wetsuit on colder summer days is a good choice. However, if both the air temperature and the water temperature are very warm, it makes sense to have a thinner wetsuit ready as a backup.

How comfortable your 5mm wetsuit is depends on how well it fits and how well it is made. Therefore, it isimportant that you choose the right size for your 5mm women´s wetsuit. So that your wetsuit feels comfortable on the inside and does not rub, the seams should be sealed with tape. This also has the effect that less water can get inside your 5mm wetsuit. A soft inner lining makes the wetsuit feel good on your skin and also keeps you nice and warm.

A 5mm frontzip wetsuit has the advantage that less water can get inside your wetsuit through the smaller zipper on the chest than with a 5mm backzip wetsuit. On the other hand, putting it on and taking it off is easier with a back zip than with a front zip. So if you expect maximum warmth from your 5mm womens wetsuit, you should choose a 5mm frontzip wetsuit. If more comfort when putting on and taking off is more important to you, then a backzip wetsuit is the right choice.

When you have found a high quality 5mm womens wetsuit in the right size, very little water should be able to get inside. But, a wetsuit only develops its maximum warmth when there is a thin layer of water between the skin and the neoprene. However, not too much water should get into your 5mm womens wetsuit. That’s why it is important that the seams are high quality and sealed and that your 5mm wetsuit does not wrinkle on your body, in other words, that you have chosen the right size. A 5mm wetsuit with a front zip also allows less water to get inside the wetsuit than with a back zip.

A hood on your 5mm wetsuit prevents you from loosing too much body heat over your head. You can equip every wetsuit model with an additional hood. You can find neoprene hoods in the Kitemana online shop in the section „accessories“.

In our Kitemana online shop we regularly have different 5mm wetsuits for women from many brands on sale. You can find these in our online shop under the section "Sale". You can also contact us at any time for an individual offer!

In the Kitemana online shop you will find 5mm women's wetsuits from the following brands. Click on the respective link to find out more about the brand!

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