<p><strong>Rip Curl Women's Dawn Patrol 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit</strong> is a high-performance surfing wetsuit with sealed seams, thermal lining, and chest zip closure. If you're surfing north of Sydney you'll be toasty in this, south of that arbitrary line you'll want a<a href="/products/rip-curl-womens-dawn-patrol-4-3mm-chest-zip-steamer-wetsuit">4/3mm</a>. Dawn Patrol wetsuits have been a serious player in the wetsuit world since their inception over 10 years ago but the modern iteration is more focused on value than its predecessors and we think it's a win-win! The Dawn Patrols are middle of the Rip Curl range, which makes them one of the better wetsuits on the market as Rip Curl don't dabble in the low range.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The thermoflex smooth-skin back mesh panel furthers the notion of good value with smooth-skin providing the warmest external lining available. The warmth of this panel results from its hydrophobicity (repels water), which basically means that it's always dry. This is hugely effective when you're sitting on your board between sets because the wind's ability to wick warmth from your vitals/core is mostly mitigated. Wet surfaces are 25x more affected by wind chill than dry surfaces.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The difference between this suit and its $500 brethren is mostly in durability and warmth, however, most performance/competition surfers tend to opt for suits like this one because the GBS seam offers more elongation and requires less "breaking-in" than taped/glued seams.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>At 3/2mm this wetsuit is ideal for Queensland or Northern NSW winter conditions, but if you're a little further south the 4/3mm Dawn Patrol might be the better option for you!</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">To get the most out of your Rip Curl Women's Dawn Patrol 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit we recommend washing it with our <a title="Wetsuit Wash" href="https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/products/adreno-wetsuit-swimwear-wash-1l" target="_blank">Wetsuit Wash</a> and reading our <a title="maintenance guide" href="https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/blogs/news/wetsuit_care_and_maintenance_wash" target="_blank">maintenance guide</a>.</p> <h2 data-mce-fragment="1">Rip Curl Women's Dawn Patrol 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit Features:</h2> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">E5 Neoprene:</strong> Stretchier, lighter and warmer than ever before</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">E5 Flash Lining:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></strong>A poly-fleece lining to increase warmth around your vitals and to speed up the drying process as poly-fleece is 'hydrophobic'</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">E4 Thermoflex: </strong>The E4 Thermoflex Back Mesh "Skin Panels" enhance solar absorption and reduce wind chill, keeping you warm</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Chest Zip: </strong>The ideal zipper for surfing that preserves the flexibility of the neoprene panels. Learn which wetsuit entry system is best for you on<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><a href="https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/blogs/news/un-zip-secrets-wetsuit-entry-systems" title="Wetsuit Entry Systems Blog Adreno" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/blogs/news/un-zip-secrets-wetsuit-entry-systems" target="_blank">our blog</a>.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Bat Wing Zip Gasket:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></strong>An extra layer of neoprene is added between your back and the zip which denies water entry through the zip</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">GBS seams:</strong> The<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><a title="Different Types of Stitching" href="https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/blogs/news/seams-wetsuit-stitching" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/blogs/news/seams-wetsuit-stitching" target="_blank">stretchiest stitch<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></a>in the game, not as durable as taped but offers more freedom. Ideal for comfort and competition</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Critical Seam Reinforcement:</strong> Certain parts of your wetsuit are subject to certain levels of stress. For example, your underarms strain the rubber a lot more than the middle of your thigh, because of the nature of the movement</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Reinforced knee pads:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></strong>A complex HDPE weave that greatly reduces knee wear</li> </ul>