Jetpilot Vault Mens Race John Wetsuit - Black/Blue

Yes. The Pro-Tech hip and shin protectors are built in and removable. Each has a polypropylene impact-plastic outer over a polyurethane impact-foam inner.

It's built for racing, not swimming. Pro-Tech protection sits on the hips and shins, where racers take the hits, and a john has no sleeves, so your arms are free on the bars.

Yes. The Pro-Tech pads are there to take impact, not to keep you afloat, so your life jacket goes over the top as usual. Add the Vault Race Jacket in the same colour for sleeves.

Go by the water. As a guide: 24°C and up, boardies and a rashie; 18–24°C, a 2 mm springsuit or a race john with a wetsuit jacket; 16–18°C, a 3/2 steamer or neo pants under a wetsuit jacket, with Heat Seeker gloves; under 16°C, add a hooded tour coat and neo boots. On the ski the wind matters as much as the water, so the tour coat earns its place.

The first number is the neoprene on your body, the second is on your arms and legs, in millimetres. A 3/2 is 3 mm through the torso and 2 mm on the limbs, so it's warm where you need it and still lets you move.

Measure your chest first: it's the measurement that matters most. A suit should be snug, with no gaps at the lower back and no bunching under your arms. Jackets and tour coats are cut looser so they layer over a vest.

Rinse it in fresh water after every sesh and dry it out of the sun. Hang it on a wide hanger, and keep it away from fuel.

Swap it or send it back for a refund within 21 days of purchase. Sale items are the exception. Returns and exchanges has the steps.