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

The Rip Curl Women’s Dawn Patrol 4/3 Chest Zip Wetsuit – Black is a versatile cold-water fullsuit designed for women who want many of Rip Curl’s higher-end wetsuit technologies at a more accessible price.

Its 4/3mm construction provides substantial insulation for cooler conditions, while flexible E5 neoprene and thermal internal linings help maintain comfort and mobility. The chest-zip entry provides a secure performance fit, while sealed seams and strategic reinforcement improve warmth and durability.

4/3mm Fullsuit Construction

The 4/3mm thickness provides increased thermal protection compared with a 3/2mm wetsuit, making the Dawn Patrol particularly suitable for cooler spring and autumn sessions.

Rip Curl rates the current Women’s Dawn Patrol 4/3 configuration for approximately 10°C to 17°C water temperatures.

E5 Neoprene

The Dawn Patrol uses flexible E5 neoprene to provide the stretch required for active watersports.

Its flexible construction helps the wetsuit move naturally through the shoulders, arms, torso and legs, maintaining freedom of movement while still providing the insulation expected from a 4/3mm fullsuit.

E5 Flash Lining

One of the standout features of the Dawn Patrol is E5 Flash Lining.

This premium internal lining is designed to increase thermal performance while helping water drain rapidly from the material when the wetsuit is hung to dry. The result is a warmer and more comfortable internal construction with improved drying performance between sessions.

E4 Thermo Lining

The E5 construction is complemented by E4 Thermo Lining, providing additional insulation while retaining flexibility.

Together, E5 Flash Lining and E4 Thermo Lining give the Dawn Patrol significantly more thermal performance than a basic 4/3mm wetsuit.

Chest Zip Entry

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

This construction helps improve the seal around the upper body while allowing excellent freedom of movement through the shoulders and back.

Sealed Seam Construction

The Women’s Dawn Patrol uses sealed seams to help limit water penetration and maintain body temperature during cooler sessions.

Your specific WakeFactory model is described as glued and blindstitched with 3/4 taping, providing substantially better thermal protection than a basic flatlock construction.

3/4 Internal Taping

The wetsuit features 3/4 taping, reinforcing a large proportion of the internal seam construction.

This improves seam durability and helps reduce water penetration while maintaining enough flexibility for active riding.

Designed for Cold-Water Performance

The Dawn Patrol is designed to offer a particularly strong balance between performance and value.

Rather than being a basic entry-level wetsuit, this model incorporates technologies such as E5 neoprene, E5 Flash Lining and extensive seam taping that are derived from Rip Curl’s higher-performance wetsuit ranges.

This makes it an excellent choice for:

• Wakeboarding
• Wakesurfing
• Surfing
• Cooler lake and ocean conditions
• Spring and autumn sessions
• Extended-season riding
• Regular riders looking for dependable warmth
• Women looking for premium features at a strong price-to-performance ratio