Why Sizing Isn’t Just a Chart
In cold water, fit isn’t just comfort — it’s performance. It’s warmth. It’s confidence. And while most surf brands chase stretch and sizing variety, they often overlook what surfers actually need:
- A suit that doesn’t flush every time you dive
- A chest and waist that actually seal
- A cut that stays close, session after session
That’s why we compared Volte’s sizing against every major surf brand. Not to win a chart — but to show you exactly what you’re getting when you choose real fit over fast fashion.
Men’s Wetsuit Sizing – Brand by Brand
We kept it simple. How do our men's suits stack up on fit and feel against the biggest names in surf? Here's how it breaks down:
Volte vs Vissla
Vissla runs light and lean. Volte runs fitted and built. Our upper sizes don’t just go longer — they’re built to hold their shape, not give out early. Because if you're pulling into heavy water, you don’t want a suit that stretches out on session three.
Volte vs Rip Curl
Rip Curl offers MS, LS, XLS — we don’t. Volte skips the clutter and delivers true Tall fits that actually matter. Less sizing noise. More hold. Especially in the water.
Volte vs Billabong
Billabong gives you a wide sizing matrix. We offer a cleaner system with more focused fit in every size — especially through the torso and waist. No compromise fit. Better long-term hold.
Volte vs Quiksilver
Quiksilver offers 14 micro-sizes. Volte offers a sharper, performance-focused cut with fewer options — and stronger fit where it counts. Fit shouldn't be a guessing game. It should just work.
Volte vs O’Neill
O’Neill suits are great — but more forgiving in stretch. Volte fits tighter out of the box. If you’re used to looser suits, you might want to size up. But if you want seal, warmth, and zero slosh — this is it.
Volte vs Xcel
Xcel’s fit runs broader through the chest and torso. Volte strips it back — clean through the core, snug where it matters.
Women’s Wetsuit Sizing – Brand by Brand
Sizing for women is where the industry shows its bias. Most brands top out at AU 14 or 16 — if they even go that far. Volte goes to AU 18 — and not just in name, but in real, performance-grade fit.
Volte vs Vissla/Sisstrevolution
Sisstrevolution stops at size 14, while Volte goes to 18. More importantly, our chest and hip panels actually scale — giving a proper seal and hold in the upper sizes.
Volte vs Rip Curl
Rip Curl’s size 16 is cut narrow through the chest and hips. Volte’s size 18 is scaled for performance — not compression. You shouldn’t have to fight a suit just to feel like you belong.
Volte vs Billabong
Billabong’s XXLs run tight and shallow through the upper body. Volte’s size 18 keeps going — because strength, grace, and determination don’t stop at AU 16.
Volte vs Roxy
Roxy suits taper in hard through the midsection — cutting off usable volume in the sizes that matter. Volte keeps performance at the core, with proper stretch and hold.
Volte vs O’Neill
O’Neill offers a smooth, flexible suit — but Volte holds firmer through the chest and hips. The difference? Ours is built for performance, not just comfort.
Volte vs Xcel
Xcel’s top-end suits run clean and technical — but they stop at AU 16. Volte carries the fit further, with size 18 fully scaled and sealed for real surf.
Still Not Sure? Let Fit Finder Dial It In.
If you’re comparing suits, chances are you’ve been burned before. That’s why we built Fit Finder — and back it with a Free Size Exchange Guarantee. No guesswork. No stress. Just the right fit, fast.
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Youth Wetsuit Sizing – Brand by Brand
Kids grow fast. But that’s no excuse for bad fit. Volte’s youth suits aren't just scaled down adult versions — they’re cut to perform, hold, and seal like the real thing. Because young surfers deserve serious equipment too.
Volte vs Vissla/Sisstrevolution
Vissla’s kids suits run light and loose. Volte’s Youth suits are firmer, with more upper-body seal and hold. Built like our adult range — just cut for grommets.
Volte vs Rip Curl
Rip Curl offers detailed arm and leg length — but chest and waist scale inconsistently. Volte keeps the core fit clean and consistent across every size.
Volte vs Billabong
Billabong’s lower youth sizes run extremely short in the torso. Volte maintains full chest and core fit — even in small sizes.
Volte vs Quiksilver/Roxy
Quiksilver and Roxy offer strong size variety — but Volte’s suits hold firmer and feel more like performance equipment, not swimwear.
Volte vs O’Neill
O’Neill fits run soft and forgiving. Volte’s youth suits feel more secure — less stretch, more seal, better warmth.
Volte vs Xcel
Xcel builds great suits. But Volte’s youth range mirrors our adult philosophy — focused fit, premium materials, and built for cold water, not just comfort. Not simplified. Not compromised.
Still Not Sure? Let Fit Finder Dial It In.
If you’re comparing suits, chances are you’ve been burned before. That’s why we built Fit Finder — and back it with a Free Size Exchange Guarantee. No guesswork. No stress. Just the right fit, fast.
Learn How Fit Finder Works →Fit That Earns Your Trust
We didn’t build Volte to chase hype. We built it to serve the surfers who don’t want to second-guess their equipment. Every seam, every panel, every size — it’s all crafted to hold, seal, and move with you when it counts.
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