Wintersports & Surf blog | all your questions answered! – O'Neill
Team O'Neill Chases Swell Down the Portuguese Coast
- Surf
August 31, 2026
The O'Neill crew rallied, threw the boards on the rack, and hit the Portuguese coastline with a simple mandate: chase the swell, score quality waves, and polish off the local cuisine along the way.
Everything You Need to Know About the V-Design Technology
- Snow
December 09, 2025
Forget freezing or getting overheated while riding—O’Neill’s innovative V-Design body-temperature regulating technology built into our latest snow jackets will take your skiing and snowboarding experience to the next level. The smart thermoregulation adapts to your body needs, building heat when it’s cold and releasing it when you’re pushing hard.
A handy packing list for your ski- and snowboard trip
- Snow
October 08, 2025
Planning your ski or snowboard trip is exciting. It makes you look forward to days of shredding down snow-covered slopes and cozy evenings by the fire. At the same time, the preparation for your snow trip can be quite stressful. Before you hit the slopes, you want to be sure you have brought everything you need to make the most out of your holiday.
To make it easier for you, we have made a comprehensive ski trip packing list. Our tips ensure you pack efficiently, stay warm and dry, and make the most of your alpine escape. Whether you're a seasoned snow enthusiast or a first-time skier, this packing list will help you streamline your packing process, so you can focus on carving your way through winter wonderland.
How do I find the right size wetsuit?
- Surf
December 21, 2024
Finding the right size wetsuit can be quite a challenge. It should fit like a second skin, tightly wrapped around your body. After all, a wetsuit only works when the fit is right. On the other hand, you don't want it to be too restrictive or tight, and want to avoid excess material in areas like your armpits, lower back and behind your knees. But don’t worry, we offer suits for every body type and gladly help you choose your correct wetsuit size. This makes wetsuit shopping a lot easier than before. Keep your measurements at hand, have a look at our wetsuit sizes guide and order the right size without having to try it on in a sandy fitting room!
Who was Jack O'Neill? Everything you need to know!
- Surf
December 21, 2024
Without Jack O'Neill, there would not be surfing as it is known today. He not only launched O'Neill the original surf brand, he launched the whole notion of the surf industry.
In 1952 when our founder, Jack O'Neill began designing and producing the world's first neoprene wetsuits out of the world's first surf shop. He was a legendary businessman and surfing innovator. In this article, you will read everything you need to know about this extraordinary person!
Wetsuit care instructions: How to wash and clean your wetsuit?
- Surf
December 21, 2024
After every session, you have to wash your wetsuit in order to get it fresh and ready for the next one. Apart from eliminating sand, salt, and odors, regular care will make your wetsuit last much longer. The good news is that washing your wetsuit isn’t that hard. In this blog article, we will tell you how to wash and care for your wetsuit, so you can enjoy it for longer and spend more time in the water!
What thickness wetsuit do I need at which water temperature?
- Surf
December 21, 2024
Wetsuits are a great way to stay warm and comfortable in the water. They allow you to go out all year long, and have more fun for longer. A wetsuit should keep you warm and comfortable, but not too hot. Additionally, it shouldn’t restrict your range of movement. Therefore, it is important to choose the right wetsuit thickness for the weather conditions and water temperature in which you are going to use it. As a pioneer in wetsuit development and innovation, O’Neill tells you all about wetsuit thickness and helps you make an informed choice. Keep on reading!
How to put on a wetsuit easily
- Surf
December 21, 2024
A wetsuit is a great tool to keep you warm in the water but putting it on can be quite a hassle. But don’t worry, you just have to know how to do it. With the following tips and tricks, putting on a wetsuit will no longer be a struggle. And remember: practice makes perfect!
Everything you need to know about Polartec
- Snow
November 27, 2024
Polartec is a leading producer of performance-oriented outdoor fabrics. The company invented modern synthetic fleece in 1981 and is still best known for its high quality fleece fabrics. Today, it offers more than 300 different fabrics to keep you warm, dry and comfortable in all conditions. Besides that, Polartec is a forerunner in incorporating recycled materials into their fabrics. O’Neill partners with Polartec to incorporate Polartec fleece and other fabrics into their premiumfleece jackets, vests and other performance snow wear.
Everything you need to know about Softshell
- Snow
November 24, 2024
Softshell jackets have quickly become a popular choice for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and snowboarding. But what exactly is a softshell jacket, and how does it differ from other outdoor jackets? You will read it in this blog article.
Do I need a back zip, chest zip or zipless wetsuit?
- Surf
June 07, 2024
If you’re on a wetsuit shopping mission, you will notice that there is a great variety in wetsuits: you can choose from a range of styles, features and thickness grades. One of the factors that has the biggest impact on the performance and comfort of a wetsuit, however, is the zip system. No wonder that many surfers ask whether they need a back zip, chest zip or zipless wetsuit. In this blog, we will explain the differences between the available zip and entry systems, so you can choose the wetsuit that best matches your desired use.
Wetsuit & surfing accessories, and when to use them explained
- Surf
May 16, 2024
A wetsuit is designed to keep your body warm in cold water. In really chilly conditions however, a wetsuit alone isn’t enough. This is because the parts of your body that aren’t covered in neoprene – your head, feet and hands – will get cold too. For this reason, O’Neill and other surf brands produce various wetsuit accessories. In this blog article we will explain which accessories there are and when you need them.
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