Italians use the word Forza when referring to something powerful... or when cheering their futbol side with maximum gusto. So when you don your Geoprene Forza hood, remember that your head is your greatest power and gusto-maker.

Most neoprene is petroleum-based. It's messy, it's hazardous - it goops up sea otters. Matuse's wetsuits are made from Yamamoto rubber, which is derived from 99.7% pure limestone. It is warmer (98% water impermeable) and lasts longer (titanium coated) than standard neoprene. It is also kinder to mother nature since it's made from limestone and does not come from petroleum. Yamamoto's Geoprene technology means thinner rubber is warmer rubber. It not only weighs less, it also allows athletes to focus on the right issues (like better surfing), and fuss less over the wrong ones (like being cold, uncomfortable - and performing like a wet noodle).

Features:

• Glued and blind stitched 2mm
• Titanium-coated SCS on upper body prevents evaporative heat loss.
• Fish scales on outer chest of the Thermobelt provide traction and durability (also preventing evaporative heat loss).
• Hydrasilk Nylon liner on inside.