RIP CURL Dawn Patrol 4/3 Chest Zip Wetsuit – Black

The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Chest Zip Wetsuit – Black is designed for riders looking for dependable cold-water performance without stepping up to Rip Curl’s highest-priced wetsuit ranges.

The 4/3mm fullsuit construction combines premium E5 neoprene with E5 Flash Lining and E4 Thermo Lining to provide warmth where it matters while maintaining the flexibility required for active watersports. A chest-zip entry, sealed GB seams and strategically reinforced stress points complete a versatile wetsuit built for regular sessions in cooler conditions.

E5 Flash Lining

The Dawn Patrol features Rip Curl’s E5 Flash Lining, adding high-performance thermal insulation to the internal construction.

The lining helps retain body heat during longer sessions while maintaining the flexible feel needed for wakeboarding, wakesurfing and surfing.

E5 Neoprene

Flexible E5 neoprene allows the wetsuit to move naturally with the body.

This is particularly important around the shoulders, torso and legs, where unrestricted movement directly contributes to comfort and performance while riding.

E4 Thermo Lining

Rip Curl combines the E5 construction with E4 Thermo Lining for additional warmth and comfort.

Together with the E5 Flash Lining, it gives the Dawn Patrol significantly more thermal performance than a basic 4/3mm wetsuit while retaining the value-focused positioning of the range.

4/3mm Cold-Water Performance

The 4/3mm thickness provides additional insulation compared with a 3/2mm wetsuit and is designed for cooler water conditions.

For wakeboarding and wakesurfing on European lakes, it is a particularly useful thickness for extending the season into colder spring and autumn conditions.

Chest Zip Entry

The Chest Zip entry provides a secure, performance-oriented fit with a smaller opening than a conventional back-zip wetsuit.

This helps reduce flushing while avoiding a large zipper running down the back, allowing greater freedom through the upper body.

Glued & Blindstitched Seams

The Dawn Patrol uses GB – Glued & Blindstitched – sealed seams.

This construction helps reduce water penetration compared with basic flatlock seams and contributes to better thermal performance during longer sessions in cooler water.

E5 Tape

Internal E5 tape reinforces the seam construction while maintaining flexibility.

This provides additional durability in the wetsuit without unnecessarily compromising the flexible performance of the E5 neoprene.

Critical Stress Point Taping

Areas exposed to increased movement and load receive additional critical stress point taping.

This targeted reinforcement improves durability exactly where it is needed while avoiding unnecessary stiffness throughout the entire wetsuit.

Internal Key Pocket

A practical internal key pocket provides integrated storage for a small key while you’re out on the water.

Performance, Warmth & Value

The Dawn Patrol range is designed to offer a strong balance between technical performance and price.

Your existing WakeFactory model already combines E5 Flash Lining, back mesh skin panels and E4 Thermoflex neoprene, positioning it as a warm 4/3mm wetsuit for colder sessions.

It is an excellent choice for:

• Wakeboarding
• Wakesurfing
• Surfing
• Cooler lake and ocean conditions
• Spring and autumn riding
• Extended-season watersports
• Regular riders looking for dependable warmth
• Riders looking for a strong performance-to-price ratio