The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Back Zip Wetsuit offers performance and warmth features along with durability and great value. It has many of the high-end features that you would find in Rip Curl's Ultimate wetsuits.
This year the Rip Curl Dawn Patrol got an upgrade to an all-over E5 neoprene application (previously the arms were only E5), so now you can experience stretchy comfort everywhere, and upgraded the E5 Flash lining to include both the front and back panels. For durability, the seams were triple glued and blindstitched and fully taped with stretchy E5 tape, a major bonus for keeping water out while still remaining highly comfortable. For extra warmth, a back mesh skin panel design absorbs solar heat and reduces wind chill. The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol is your next high-performance, durable wetsuit at a great price.
Product Info
The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Back Zip Wetsuit offers performance and warmth features along with durability and great value. It has many of the high-end features that you would find in Rip Curl's Ultimate wetsuits.
This year the Rip Curl Dawn Patrol got an upgrade to an all-over E5 neoprene application (previously the arms were only E5), so now you can experience stretchy comfort everywhere, and upgraded the E5 Flash lining to include both the front and back panels. For durability, the seams were triple glued and blindstitched and fully taped with stretchy E5 tape, a major bonus for keeping water out while still remaining highly comfortable. For extra warmth, a back mesh skin panel design absorbs solar heat and reduces wind chill. The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol is your next high-performance, durable wetsuit at a great price.
Product Details
Thickness: 4/3mm
Neoprene: E5
Internal Lining: E5 Flash
Entry System: Back Zip
Hood: No Hood
MPN: WSM9EM
Product Features
Premium E5 neoprene is lightweight and provides 10% more warmth than E4 with 30% more stretch and is 20% lighter
Back mesh skin panels that absorb solar heat and reduce wind chill
E5 Flash lining in front chest and thighs, and back panel
Performance E5 tape is high stretch
Internally taped on torso and thighs, and critically taped shoulders
Easy back zip entry system with an adjustable collar and a water resistant offset steel head Entry System with urethane coating
Highly waterproof triple glued and blindstitched seams that are stretchy and comfortable
E4 Thermo lining provides warmth and is high stretch
Durable S-Flex knee pads
Made in Rip Curl's very own wetsuit factory
Warranty
This product is backed by a warranty from the manufacturer. Click below for details on the warranty policy for Rip Curl products.
THE WARRANTY
3 year warranty on all stitching for wetsuits
12 month warranty on materials for wetsuits
Wetsuit Accessories (such as boots, gloves, hoods) carry a 3-month
warranty from date of purchase
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING :
Damage caused by anything other than defects in materials or
workmanship.
Use in commercial, rental, teaching or instructional programs or
activities.
Damage caused by extended or excessive exposure to sunlight, improper
handling or storage, or failure to follow instruction provided with this
product.
This product when classified as being 2nd hand or it is being sold as a
2nd (it is being sold as a product with existing defects).
Normal wear and tear, including scratches and fading.
Wetsuits repaired by other repair service.
To ensure you're covered by the best guarantee in the business, please make
sure you keep your proof of purchase in a safe place.
USING THE WARRANTY
Rip Curl Wetsuits repair service
Send it back to Rip Curl by certified mail, along with proof of purchase
(receipt or invoice). Your wetsuit will be returned to you as soon as
possible free of charge (if covered under warranty).
RIP CURL WETSUITS - REPAIR
Rip Curl ATTN: Service Center
193 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente, CA, 92673
Ph: 714-422-3600
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a refund, or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order.
Cleanline Surf Wetsuit Return Policy
Holiday Returns
For orders placed after Nov 1st, 2024, we have extended our normal 30-day return policy to allow returns through January 31st, 2025.
Returns are easy! We understand that in some situations returns may be necessary. We also want you to be stoked on your purchase. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase you may return it for a full refund, within 30 days of receiving your order. Items must be in new condition with original tags and packaging.
Please note: We are unable to accept returns on used wetsuits. If you are unsure about your wetsuit fit or have any questions at all, please call us before using your wetsuit and we can offer guidance.
Please refer to our full Return Policy for more details.
Rip Curl Men's Wetsuits — Size Chart
At Cleanline Surf we specialize in sizing Rip Curl Wetsuits. Every brand
fits a bit different so if you have any doubt about what size wetsuit to
get, we strongly urge you to call and speak with one of our wetsuit experts.
Getting the right size is extremely important and in the end it will save
you both time and money by avoiding a return.
I've used this suit twice a week for a year, and it only has one small tear above the knee. It's warm and pretty durable. The zipper and seams are still fine.
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RK
Pinholes all over halfway through first season
Cleanline staff were EXCELLENT during this purchase.
Less than a dozen sessions in and the suit is already developing pinholes at various seams. I had a premium 4/3 rip curl before this and it took YEARS before the suit started to fail. I decided to take a chance and the deal on a suit one step down from the premium line and its workmanship is extremely cheap. DO NOT BUY THIS ONE! Im not sure if its just mine or the particular lot of suits but its definitely a lemon.
S
Serfk9
Cleanline is Great, this suit - Just Okay.
First off, let me start by saying Cleanline Surf is great and I will definitely do business with them again.
So, I have been wearing Rip Curl suits for 15 plus years. 5'8 175lbs. Body has not changed much and have always worn an LS. Bought this suit for the back zip feature (getting hard to find), but was disappointed in the fit. Fits correct in the legs to the waist, but the torso is shorter and narrower than all the other LS suits I've owned. It's almost like it's an LS on the bottom and a Medium on the top. I have given it plenty of surfs to see if it will stretch out, but it hasn't. Just a heads up. Also, I know it's one up from an entry level suit, but the zipper is plastic now rather than metal which I don't see lasting very long.
On a positive note, it is warm and it is a good suit for the money.
J
Jc - kapowui surf
Great Surf Shop
Order went through Erin ...She was extremely helpful.
...Had an initial hiccup with order delivery address ... but that was quickly sorted out - great staff...will definitely order from them again
D
Dave
Great service, will do business again.
I will take one star off for the zipper strap. It is a loop so you can pull up the zipper and the back panel at the same time. Its a great idea but it is not long enough for an old guy like me to reach. I had to tie a shoe string onto it just to reach it. Other then that it is perfect for a SO. Cal. winter were I live. Note to self, don't get old
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