A 4mm women’s wetsuit is the right choice for female kitesurfers who want to keep riding outside the warm summer months. This wetsuit thickness is often worn in water temperatures between 10 and 16 degrees and offers a good combination of warmth, flex, and freedom of movement. This makes a 4mm wetsuit especially popular during spring, autumn, and fresh summer days. Many women choose a 4mm wetsuit womens as their allround option, because it keeps you warm enough to ride during a large part of the year without immediately needing a thick winter wetsuit.

The dilemma between a 3mm, 4mm, or 5mm wetsuit mainly depends on how quickly you get cold and the conditions you ride in most often. On cold summer days or warm spring and autumn days, a 3mm wetsuit often provides enough warmth and more freedom of movement. When the water starts getting cold and winter comes closer, a 5mm wetsuit gives the extra insulation needed to stay warm. A 4mm women’s wetsuit sits right between these two categories, making it a favorite for female kitesurfers looking for one wetsuit for a large part of the season.

With a 4mm womens wetsuit, a good fit is extra important, especially because it is an allround wetsuit you may wear throughout a long part of the season. Since the wetsuit needs to retain more warmth than a thin summer wetsuit, you want the neoprene to fit snugly around your waist, lower back, shoulders, and legs. At the same time, you still need enough freedom of movement to kite comfortably.

Worldwide, 4mm women’s wetsuits are mainly used at spots with moderate temperatures. Think of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Atlantic coast of France during a large part of the kitesurfing season. Destinations such as Northern Spain, Portugal, and some parts of South Africa are also places where a 4/3mm wetsuit is a popular choice during spring and autumn. At these locations, the water is often just too cold for a 3mm wetsuit, while a 5/4mm wetsuit can be unnecessarily warm for much of the year. That is why a womens 4mm wetsuit is the ideal middle ground for many female kitesurfers.

Choosing a new wetsuit can be tricky! Especially with an allround model like a 4mm women’s wetsuit, because it sits right between a summer and winter wetsuit. On top of that, every brand has its own fit, stretch, and feel. Where a Mystic wetsuit may fit perfectly, a Manera, Roxy, or Prolimit wetsuit can feel completely different. Models also differ in flexibility, warmth, and entry system.

Do you live near our Megastore in Noordwijk? Then we recommend coming by to try on different wetsuits. This way, you can immediately feel which brand and model best matches your body and personal preference, while also getting advice from one of our team members. Can’t visit us? Always check the size charts of the brand you have in mind carefully. A well-fitting wetsuit makes a world of difference on the water and ensures you get the most out of the warmth, flexibility, and performance of your 4mm women’s wetsuit. We also recommend giving us a call if you are unsure, we are happy to help!

View the full women’s wetsuit collection at Kitemana.