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Why the U-zip
Flexible. Less water in.
Easy to put on.
01
Maximum mobility when paddling
Minimal material around the neck and shoulders and a light, flexible zip: paddling feels smoother and you tire less.
02
Less water in, more warmth
Closed from one shoulder to the other, the U-zip limits water entry, especially when you wipe out.
03
Easier to put on and take off
Faster than a classic chest-zip. No more twisting your neck to get your head through, even with a hood.
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How it works
From one shoulder
to the other.
A U-shaped opening from one shoulder to the other, and a YKK SOFLEX® zip that is thinner and more flexible than classic zips.
01
Shoulder-to-shoulder closure
Drastically limits water entry.
02
Zip YKK SOFLEX®
Thin, flexible and almost invisible.
03
Strategic placement
Less mechanical stress, more durability.
The U-zip range
AvailableMenGURU+ 5/4/3 U-zip men · hoodedWith built-in hood, lined with Storm Dry 2.€519.95 Buy ›Black
AvailableMenGURU+ 6/5/4 U-zip men · hoodedOur thickest version, for the coldest water.€529.95 Buy ›Black
Summer 2027MenGURU PRO 3/2 U-zip menOur highest-performance surf wetsuit. Spring and summer.€429.95 Discover ›
Summer 2027MenGURU PRO 3/2 U-zip menOur highest-performance surf wetsuit. Spring and summer.€429.95 Discover ›GreyBlack
Summer 2027MenGURU PRO 4/3 U-zip menOur highest-performance surf wetsuit. Autumn and spring.€439.95 Discover ›
Summer 2027MenGURU PRO 4/3 U-zip menOur highest-performance surf wetsuit. Autumn and spring.€439.95 Discover ›GreyBlack
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Men's tutorial How to put on your U-zip wetsuit
U-zip by Soöruz – Putting it on (men)
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Women's tutorial How to put on your U-zip wetsuit
U-zip by Soöruz – Putting it on (women)
FAQ
What is a U-zip wetsuit?+
It is a wetsuit fitted with the U-zip by Soöruz: a U-shaped opening from one shoulder to the other, closed by a thin, flexible YKK SOFLEX® zip.
Is the U-zip easier to put on than a chest-zip?+
Yes. It goes on faster and without twisting your neck, even with a hood.
U-zip, chest-zip or zip-free: what's the difference?+
A chest-zip opens across the chest: it limits water entry, but you often have to twist your neck to get in. A zip-free wetsuit has no zip: you get in through the collar, which takes more effort, and its thermal protection is lower than the U-zip. The U-zip opens from one shoulder to the other: it goes on more easily and faster, without twisting your neck, with better thermal protection than our chest-zip and zip-free wetsuits.
Is the U-zip waterproof?+
No wetsuit entry is completely watertight, but the U-zip limits water entry better than our chest-zip and zip-free wetsuits, especially when you wipe out.
Is the zip durable?+
The U-zip uses a new-generation YKK SOFLEX® zip. Its placement reduces mechanical stress, which helps the wetsuit last longer.
Which wetsuits have the U-zip?+
Available now: the men's GURU+ in 5/4, 5/4/3 hooded and 6/5/4 hooded. Summer 2027: the men's GURU PRO and FIGHTER PRO, plus the women's GURU PRO and hooded GURU+.
What is Organic Oysterprene foam made of?+
FSC®-certified natural rubber and oyster shell powder. It is USDA certified and 82% bio-based.
“Really nice to surf in, a big gain in flexibility and less water coming in than with the chest zip, especially when wiping out. Pretty easy to put on and take off, especially around the neck – much less head twisting.”
GURU+ · Materials
Bio-based. Recycled.
And certified.
82%
Bio-based foam
USDA-certified Organic Oysterprene, made from FSC®-certified natural rubber and oyster shell powder.
83%
Recycled nylon
In the outer fabric of the lower body (17% elastane).
59%
Recycled polyester
Storm Dry 2 inner lining
59% recycled polyester, 35% polyester, 6% elastane.
A bio-based material comes from plant or animal resources – here natural rubber and oyster shells – rather than fossil resources. Percentages given for the GURU+ U-zip range.