The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3 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
Cleanline Staff
Stefan Says:
"Easily the best back zip suit under $300, this year's Dawn Patrol is basically a streamlined Flash Bomb (Rip Curl’s most high-end model) from a couple years ago. Using the same E5 neoprene and E5 tape as the Flash Bomb with a section of the Flash Lining (the orange stuff) in the core, this model has been built out with truly quality materials. If you’re partial to back zips, are on a budget, or just need a back zip, this suit smokes everything in its price range. Save some cash!"
The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3 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: 5/3mm
Neoprene: E5
Internal Lining: E5 Flash
Entry System: Back Zip
Hood: No Hood
MPN: WSM9FM
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 and back panels
Performance E5 tape is high stretch
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
Internal key pocket
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 haven't had a chance to use this yet. Ordered in the summer for cold water use. But, I couldn't be happier. It was great to find a back zip suit. The construction seems bomber. I'm looking forward to a change in the weather.
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Skwidlipps
Awesome 5/3 backzipp dawn patrol
Great suit and price. Couldn’t find backzipp anymore so Cleanline surf stepped up!
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Ikesenhowser
Amazing wetsuit
This is such a great suit. I bought it to surf up in the colder water in Oregon and it keeps me nice and warm. The inside lining dries out incredibly fast so you're not getting into a soaking cold wetsuit the next day. Will definitely buy again in a couple years when this one likely wears out.
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Wayne
Dawn Patrol
This is a real comfortable and warm suit for the money
S
Seattle Swimmer
I recently purchased the Rip Curl Dawn Patrol and I love it.
This suit is perfect for open water swimming in the Puget Sound waters in the winter and the lakes in the area. We have lake temps down to 46 degrees here in early January now and this suit is performing beautifully. The suit is comfortable and flexible. The flexibility of this suit would work well for surfing and body surfing. The thickness of the suit is also a safety factor with the extra buoyancy it provides.
Cleanline Staff Stefan Says:
Cleanline Staff
What Our Customers Are Saying