Xcel Phoenix 3/2mm Fullsuit
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A 3/2 Chest Zip Wetsuit Built for Freedom of Movement
If you have been searching for an Xcel 3/2 wetsuit that does not fight you on every paddle stroke, the Phoenix chest zip fullsuit is Xcel's answer. It is built with high quality super stretch neoprene so it moves with your body instead of against it, while still holding in the thermal lining warmth you need once the water cools down.
What Goes Into the Phoenix
- Channel flex upper body for a wider range of paddle motion
- New plush thermo lite infrared lining running neck to ankle
- 100% ultra flex lower body neoprene
- Nanoprene lite Japanese limestone based neoprene
- Glide skin collar to reduce chafing at the neck
- Watertight zipper and engineered fit system
- Triple glued and blind stitched seams with Fusionx tape
- Nexskin wrist and ankle seals
- Water based glue in construction
Who This Suit Is Built For
The Phoenix is aimed at the surfer or paddler who wants the least amount of wetsuit possible between them and the water. Because the suit prioritizes stretch, it suits someone paddling out for a longer session, a dawn patrol before work, or a full day on the water where fatigue from a stiff suit becomes the real limiter, not the conditions.
Getting the Fit and Break In Right
A chest zip wetsuit like the Phoenix should feel snug everywhere with no loose material pooling at the knees or lower back, since loose neoprene is where cold water flushes in. The watertight zipper and engineered fit system are designed to seal once fully zipped, so double check the zipper is seated all the way before paddling out. Rinse the suit in fresh water after every session, hang it on a wide hanger rather than folded over a hook, and keep it out of direct sun when drying, since neoprene degrades faster with UV and heat exposure.
Backed by Xcel's Wetsuit Reputation
Xcel builds its reputation on research, development, and design innovation across tropical to cold water wetsuits for men, women, and youth. The brand stresses maximum stretch and durability, sealed seam construction, and a fit meant to feel custom made, all of which show up directly in the Phoenix's construction.
Why Buy Your Wetsuit From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has fit South Florida surfers into wetsuits since 1978, and our team can talk you through chest zip fit and neoprene thickness before you commit. If the Phoenix is not quite right for your water temperature or paddling style, we can help you compare it against the rest of the Xcel range.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Xcel Wetsuits
- Product
- Xcel Phoenix 3/2mm Fullsuit
- Gender
- Male
- Feature
- Channel flex upper body
- Feature
- New plush thermo lite infrared neck to ankle
- Feature
- 100% ultra flex lower body
- Feature
- Nanoprene lite japanese limestone
- Feature
- Glide skin collar
- Feature
- Watertight zipper
- Feature
- Engineered fit system
- Feature
- Triple glued and blind stitched seams
- Feature
- Fusionx tape
- Feature
- Nexskin wrist & ankle seals
- Feature
- Water based glue
Frequently Asked Questions
- What thickness is the Xcel Phoenix wetsuit?
- This version is a 3/2mm, meaning 3mm neoprene through the core with 2mm in the arms and legs for a balance of warmth and flexibility.
- Is the Xcel Phoenix a chest zip wetsuit?
- Yes, it uses a chest zip entry with a watertight zipper and engineered fit system.
- What makes the Phoenix different from other Xcel wetsuits?
- It combines channel flex through the upper body, 100% ultra flex lower body neoprene, and nanoprene lite Japanese limestone based material for a suit focused on stretch and warmth together.
- How are the seams constructed on the Phoenix?
- Triple glued and blind stitched seams finished with Fusionx tape, along with water based glue in the build.
- Does the Phoenix wetsuit have wrist and ankle seals?
- Yes, it includes Nexskin wrist and ankle seals along with a glide skin collar at the neck.