Sheet updated September 2026
The Manera Seafarer Hooded FZ 4.3 mm is your go-to hooded fullsuit from the Seafarer range, featuring 4 and 3 mm neoprene with a convenient front zip. Manera designed it as your everyday fullsuit. It's reliable from mid-season right through to early winter. It is likely the fullsuit you'll wear most often throughout the year. It features a 4 mm body, with 3 mm arms and shoulders for superior upper body stretch. It has a quick-drying lining that insulates your back, and an integrated hood. Available in twelve sizes and a sleek black color.
KEY INFORMATION
MANERA SEAFARER HOODED FZ 4.3 MM - Men's hooded fullsuit, mid-season
What we like
- Integrated hood: Your head is covered in one piece, with no seam between the collar and a separate hood.
- 3 mm arms and shoulders: The body features 4 mm neoprene. The upper body uses 3 mm to maintain flexibility when you raise your arms.
- Front zip: Entry is through the chest. This leaves the back entirely in neoprene for maximum flexibility.
- SFOAM foam: Made from limestone, Manera claims it offers the best flexibility, warmth, and durability ratio on the market.
- XTEND Fleece lining: This lining features loops that insulate. It is quick-drying, so you can easily do two sessions back-to-back.
- SD2 Tape seams: An internal tape applied over the seams ensures watertightness. It extends the fullsuit's lifespan.
- Twelve sizes: Short and long body sizes St, Ms, Mt, Ls, Lt, and XLs complete the size chart.
Use
Kitesurf • Wingfoil • Surf
Available sizes
Included / Not included
✓ Included: The Manera Seafarer Hooded FZ 4.3 mm fullsuit, with an integrated hood
❌ Not included: Boots, Gloves
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Its place in the Seafarer range
Manera offers the men's Seafarer with a frontzip in five fullsuits: two with a hood, in 5.4,3 and in 4.3 mm, and three without a hood, in 5.4,3, 4.3 and 3.2 mm, plus shorties and hybrids for summer. This is the 4.3 with a hood, the one Manera describes as reliable from mid-season to early winter. The boots and gloves are not supplied. For deep winter, we offer the Seafarer Hooded FZ 5.4,3 mm.
Thicknesses
Manera constructs the arms and shoulders with 3 mm neoprene and the body with 4 mm. This provides superior stretch in the upper body. The XTEND Fleece lining is quick-drying and insulates your back.
The integrated hood
The hood is integrated into the fullsuit, meaning there's no connection between the collar and a separate hood, and nothing extra to put on at the beach. This design is a key feature of the two warmest Seafarer FZ models, the 5/4/3 mm and 4/3 mm.
The front zip
Entry is through the chest, featuring a horizontal zip. Compared to a back zip, this design minimizes water entry. The back remains entirely neoprene, ensuring maximum flexibility. Donning it requires a specific motion the first couple of times, but once you get the hang of it, you won't go back.
The Seafarer construction
The Seafarer is Manera's most direct range, focusing on warmth, comfort, and durability. It features SFOAM limestone-based foam. Manera claims it offers the best flexibility, warmth, and durability ratio on the market. The XTEND Fleece lining has loops that insulate. It is quick-drying. The XTEND jersey is soft and lightweight. SD2 Tape seams are used on 100% of the fullsuit, with a 3D-designed pattern and a water strainer to drain any water that might enter. The SD2 Tape is a band applied to the inside of the fullsuit, over the seams, to ensure their watertightness. It also ensures their durability. For the Seafarer FW27, Manera states it's on 100% of the fullsuit. The water strainer expels any water that might have entered.
The 3D pattern
Manera designs its wetsuits in 3D on a body. It then converts this model into a 2D pattern for the factory. This is the opposite of common practice, which starts from 2D. The brand expects a second-skin fit from this method. This means no water entry or air pockets. Neoprene only works during movement, and there are no tight areas around the armpits or crotch.
SIZE GUIDE
| Size | Rider size (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 157 to 176 | 54 to 62 |
| S | 162 to 181 | 62 to 70 |
| St | 176 to 191 | 62 to 70 |
| Ms | 162 to 175 | 70 to 78 |
| M | 170 to 185 | 70 to 78 |
| Mt | 180 to 195 | 70 to 78 |
| Ls | 166 to 180 | 78 to 86 |
| L | 175 to 190 | 78 to 86 |
| Lt | 185 to 200 | 78 to 86 |
| XLs | 166 to 180 | 84 to 94 |
| XL | 177 to 196 | 84 to 94 |
| XXL | 181 to 201 | 94 to 102 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product | Manera Seafarer Hooded FZ 4.3 mm |
| Type | Men's fullsuit with integrated hood |
| Range | Seafarer |
| Thickness | 4 mm body, 3 mm arms and shoulders |
| Closure | Front zip |
| Hood | Integrated |
| Foam Boards | SFOAM, made from limestone |
| Lining | XTEND Fleece, with insulating loops for quick-drying performance |
| Jersey | XTEND Jersey, flexible and lightweight |
| Seams | SD2 Tape on 100% of the fullsuit |
| Pattern | 3D designed |
| Water drainage | Water strainer |
| Color | Black |
| Sizes | XS, S, St, Ms, M, Mt, Ls, L, Lt, XLs, XL, XXL |
FAQ - MANERA SEAFARER HOODED FZ 4.3 MM
This fullsuit is for the rider who wants a single hooded fullsuit for mid-season and early winter, whether for kite, wing, or surf. In the GlissEvolution catalog, it is listed under mid-season wetsuits.
The size guide above cross-references rider height and weight, based on the Manera FW27 chart. Twelve sizes are offered, with longer body sizes in t and shorter ones in s. This avoids compensating for body shape by going up a size. If you have any doubt, visit the store; sizes are in stock.
They share the same range, thickness, and integrated hood. The difference lies in the entry system: this model features a horizontal front zip, while the Seafarer Hooded U-Zip 4.3 mm has a U-Zip system that pivots on the shoulder and shoulder blade.
No, it is integrated. Boots and gloves are separate purchases.
Our shop is in Pornichet, Loire-Atlantique, and wetsuits are in stock. Trying them on is the only sure way to decide between two sizes. Our team rides in the bay all year and answers by phone and email.
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