O'Neill Wetsuits History

With the Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz coming up next week, here's in depth look into the innovation that started it all. Jack O'Neill's invention of the wetsuit changed the surfing world forever.

[@karvinkiwi]

Oneil, used to make warm, long lasting wetsuits. Now they make warm wetsuits that only last one winter if you are lucky, especially the top of the range suits. Unless you can afford a brand new suit every year DONT buy an Oneil.

[@Nightmare198922]

He lost his eye when the cord protecting you from loosing your board struck his left eye.