O'Neill HyperFreak 2mm Short Arm Steamer Chest Zip – Black

Get the warmth of a full-leg wetsuit without sacrificing upper-body freedom in the O'Neill HyperFreak 2mm Short Arm Steamer Chest Zip in Black. Designed as a versatile trans-seasonal surf wetsuit, it combines full-length leg coverage with short sleeves and O'Neill's exceptionally flexible TB3X and TB3 materials.

The 2mm construction provides lightweight insulation through the body and legs, making this an excellent option for warmer water and those in-between conditions when a springsuit isn't quite enough but a heavier steamer feels unnecessary. O'Neill specifically describes the Short Arm HyperFreak as its trans-seasonal option, combining warmth with excellent upper-body freedom.

O'Neill uses TB3X through the arms, back and shoulders, providing exceptional stretch and a soft, lightweight feel through the areas that move most when you're paddling. The chest and legs use TB3 neoprene, combining maximum stretch with hydrophobic ENVY foam for warmth and comfort.

The FUZE chest zip entry uses a free-floating zipper panel together with an anti-flush barrier and drain holes, helping reduce water entry while keeping the upper body flexible and unrestricted.

Glued and blind-stitched (GBS) seams create a durable water-resistant seal, while recycled TB3X internal taping reinforces the seams without sacrificing the flexibility that defines the HyperFreak range. A minimal seam design uses larger neoprene panels and fewer seams to further improve stretch, fit and comfort.

O'Neill's Seamless Paddle Zones reduce seam placement through critical movement areas, while durable Krypto Knee Padz provide protection through the knees without creating unnecessary restriction.

The HyperFreak also incorporates more considered materials, including recycled plastic yarns, recycled oyster shells, carbon black derived from recycled tyres, limestone neoprene, solvent-free lamination and dope-dyed yarn.

Features

• Men's 2mm short arm steamer
• Full-length leg coverage
• Short sleeves for maximum paddling freedom
• TB3X and TB3 neoprene
• TB3X through arms, shoulders and back
• TB3 through chest and legs
• FUZE chest zip entry
• Anti-flush barrier with drain holes
• Glued and blind-stitched (GBS) seams
• Recycled TB3X seam taping
• Minimal seam design
• Seamless Paddle Zones
• Double-seal neoprene collar
• Krypto Knee Padz
• Hidden key pocket
• Lightweight, high-stretch construction
• Recycled and lower-impact materials
• Black colourway

Perfect For

Trans-seasonal surfing, warmer water, summer sessions, autumn and spring conditions, windy surf days and surfers wanting more warmth through the body and legs without restricting their shoulders and arms.

Why You’ll Love It

The O'Neill HyperFreak 2mm Short Arm Steamer fills a particularly useful gap in a surfer's wetsuit collection. You get the additional warmth and protection of full-length legs while keeping your arms exposed for an exceptionally unrestricted paddling feel.

Combined with O'Neill's featherlight TB3X/TB3 neoprene, minimal seam construction and chest zip entry, it's a performance-focused wetsuit for those days when a traditional full steamer is simply more suit than you need. 

1. Height - Your full body height, measured from the floor to the top if your head.
2. Chest - With your arms relaxed and by your side, measure around the fullest part of your chest, which is generally across the nipples.
3. Waist - Measure around your natural waistline, or the narrowest part if your torso.
4. Weight - Be brave, strip off and jump on the scales to weigh yourself.