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Xcel Comp+ Full Wetsuit 4/3mm vs Quiksilver Everyday Sessions 4/3 mm Chest Zip Full Wetsuit
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Surf Wetsuits: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Xcel Comp+ states its foam type, seam build, and interior fibre in plain terms, which is rare in this field. The Quiksilver gives up some of that detail but keeps GBS seams and a warm lining at a lower tier.
Xcel Comp+ Full Wetsuit 4/3mm
Buy itThe most fully specified 4/3 in the group: limestone neoprene, triple glued and blind stitched seams, and an infrared-fibre lining.
- Xcel states the foam as Nanoprene Lite Japanese limestone neoprene, so you know what you are paying for.
- Seams are listed as triple glued and blind stitched, with Fusion X tape for added durability.
- The Thermo Dry Infrared interior and Channel Flex exterior are described as lighter and more stretchy than a plain jersey lining.
- The product page does not say where the zipper sits, so check the size guide and photos before ordering.
- Xcel gives no temperature range on this page, so you have to choose by thickness and local water.
- It sits in the premium tier, which is more than most casual surfers need.
Quiksilver Everyday Sessions 4/3 mm Chest Zip Full Wetsuit
Buy itA chest-zip GBS 4/3 with a plant-based rubber foam and a warm recycled-fibre lining at a mid-range tier.
- Seams are stated as GBS, glued and blind stitched, with reinforcement tape at high stress points.
- The foam is Ocena natural rubber made from bio-based content and recycled carbon black, listed as 100% neoprene free.
- The interior uses Primaloft Biot Warm fabric and a water-based glue.
- The page gives no temperature range.
- The foam is not limestone or Yamamoto, so it will not read as a traditional neoprene suit on a spec comparison.
- Chest-zip entry is harder to pull on than a back zip for some people.
Side by side
| Xcel Comp+ Full Wetsuit 4/3mm | Quiksilver Everyday Sessions 4/3 mm Chest Zip Full Wetsuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | A regular cold-water surfer who wants a suit with documented foam, seams, and stretch. | A surfer who wants GBS seams and a warm lining without paying for the flagship tier. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Xcel Comp+ Full Wetsuit 4/3mm - The most fully specified 4/3 in the group: limestone neoprene, triple glued and blind stitched seams, and an infrared-fibre lining. Choose the Quiksilver Everyday Sessions 4/3 mm Chest Zip Full Wetsuit instead if a surfer who wants GBS seams and a warm lining without paying for the flagship tier.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Surf Wetsuits: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).