RIP CURL OMEGA LS JKT 1.5
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Lightweight Neoprene Protection for Warm-Water Sessions
The Rip Curl Omega Long Sleeve Jacket is built around 1.5mm neoprene, the ideal thickness when water temperatures are warm but you still want a layer between you and the elements. It delivers just enough thermal protection to extend your sessions without the bulk or restriction of a full wetsuit, making it a go-to top for morning flat spells, tropical travel, and warm-water training days.
Construction and Fit
The Omega jacket features a form-fitting, athletic cut designed to stay flush against the body during paddling and pop-up movements. A contrasting chest panel, visible in the product image, adds a second material zone at the core, reinforcing the area that takes the most abuse from the board deck while keeping the arms and torso mobile. The mock-neck collar seals out water at the neckline without chafing. Long sleeves provide full-arm coverage against sun, wind, and board rash.
Why 1.5mm
At 1.5mm, the neoprene is thin enough to feel nearly like a second skin and flexible enough to move without constraint. It is the standard thickness for warm-water surf tops when the goal is sun and rash protection with a modest thermal benefit rather than deep insulation. Paired with boardshorts or a spring suit, the Omega jacket rounds out a layering system that adapts to varying conditions throughout the day.
Rip Curl Heritage
Rip Curl has been building performance wetsuits since the early days of competitive surfing. The Omega line sits within their everyday surf category, bringing the same materials knowledge that goes into their competition wetsuits to an accessible, session-ready jacket format. Rip Curl branding appears on the chest and upper sleeve, consistent with the brand's standard outerwear presentation.
Wear and Care
Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after every session. Turn the jacket inside out and dry away from direct sunlight to preserve neoprene elasticity. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or dry clean. Store flat or hang from the waist, never from the collar, to prevent the neoprene from stretching out of shape over time.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Rip Curl
- Model
- Omega LS Jacket
- Thickness
- 1.5mm neoprene
- Sleeve Length
- Long sleeve
- Gender
- Mens
- Category
- Wetsuits and Rash Guards
- MPN
- itemMatrix-42841
- Care
- Rinse with fresh water after use; dry away from direct sunlight; do not machine wash or tumble dry
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Rip Curl Omega LS Jacket 1.5 used for?
- The Omega LS Jacket is designed as a warm-water surf top. The 1.5mm neoprene provides lightweight thermal protection and shields against sun, wind, and board rash during surfing, paddling, or other water sports sessions where a full wetsuit is unnecessary.
- Is the Rip Curl Omega a wetsuit or a rash guard?
- It is a neoprene wetsuit jacket, not a fabric rash guard. The 1.5mm neoprene construction provides more thermal protection and physical durability than a lycra rash guard, while remaining far more flexible and lightweight than a full-thickness wetsuit.
- How does a 1.5mm neoprene jacket fit?
- A 1.5mm neoprene wetsuit top should fit snug and close to the body with no loose material or air pockets. It should allow full arm extension and shoulder rotation without binding. Use the variant picker to select your size and refer to Rip Curl's general wetsuit sizing guidance for the best match.
- Can the Rip Curl Omega LS Jacket be worn for surfing and paddleboarding?
- Yes. The long-sleeve design and athletic cut work well for surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and similar paddle sports where upper-body mobility matters and a layer of sun and rash protection is useful.
- How do I care for a 1.5mm neoprene wetsuit jacket?
- Rinse with fresh water after every use and turn inside out to dry away from direct sunlight. Never machine wash, tumble dry, or expose the jacket to high heat, as this degrades the neoprene and shortens the garment's life. Hang from the waist, not the collar.
- Where can I buy the Rip Curl Omega LS Jacket 1.5?
- The Rip Curl Omega LS Jacket 1.5 is available at Island Water Sports in South Florida and online at Island Water Sports.
- Is the Rip Curl Omega wetsuit jacket good for warm water?
- Yes. At 1.5mm, the Omega jacket is specifically suited to warm-water conditions. It offers enough coverage for comfort during breezy morning sessions and sun protection throughout the day without overheating.