Neoprene Jacket — 2026 Edition | Red

• Kitesurfing (riding + teaching multiple sessions)
• Windsurfing (spring/fall; Outer Banks; Hood River 30-knot days)
• Scuba diving (right after dives; on dive boats)
• Kayaking
• Paddleboarding (Great Lakes; casual SUP)
• Wakeboarding (after getting out of the water)
• Jet skiing / PWC (extend the season)
• Wing/foil coaching & rigging (implied by harness use)
• Commercial/crew boat work & driving (coastal rain, spray)
• Fishing & sailing (deck/shore windbreak)
• Beach on windy days / post-surf warmth
• Aqua jogging / “wave running”
• Everyday rain/wind layer (around town)
• General boat coat / rain & wind breaker duty.

Yes—closed-cell neoprene blocks wind and retains heat even when wet, unlike woven shells.

No—wear it over your suit or layers to block wind and extend warmth between sets.

Yes—the front harness-opening zipper sits flat so you can ride or teach without de-gearing.

It blocks wind and spray and holds virtually no water — very different from a cotton hoodie or rain shell. It's not a sealed-seam raincoat, but neoprene is naturally water-resistant and keeps you warm even when wet. That's the whole mechanism.

It kills wind-chill fast. Riders use it in 30-knot wind, 50°F water environments, cold mornings/evenings, and rainy boat days. Think air ~41–68°F (5–20°C), or any temp with strong wind/spray when you’re wet or standing still.

Mainly topside: rigging, coaching, safety boat, between sets, post-dive/post-surf, kitesurfing, wingfoiling, jet-ski runs, beach time. It’s fine for splashes and brief immersion, but not for long swims/surfing—like any jacket, the hood/pockets can hold some water if you’re fully submerged.

Yes—that’s the point. Many athletes wear it over 3/2–5/4 suits to extend sessions and stay warm between tacks or after dives. Consider sizing up if you’ll wear it over a bulky wetsuit.

Yes — it's the whole point. The front harness-opening zipper lets your spreader-bar hook pass straight through so you stay clipped in and warm without ever removing the jacket. Instructors and riders have been testing this since 2014.

It runs a bit small/slim in the torso (athletic cut). If you’ll wear it over a wetsuit, or you’re between sizes, size up.

Reviewers call it soft, thick-but-light, and “not slouchy.” Long sleeves, fitted shape, and freedom of movement come up repeatedly.

Yes. It knocks down wind-chill and keeps the core “toasty,” even in strong gusts and on cold, wet decks.

No—neoprene holds very little water compared with cotton or generic “waterproof” shells that can leak. If you fully submerge, expect normal jacket behavior (drain after).

We have four programs: standard wholesale, co-branded, ambassador/instructor syndicate, and corporate/municipal. Or email sales@platinumsun.net directly and we'll send you a line sheet.

This batch is scheduled to ship in July 2026. We’ll send email updates.You’ll receive tracking once it leaves our facility.

We charge your card at checkout. You’ll receive an order confirmation now and tracking once it ships.

Yes—contact support at sales@platinumsun.com to update size or cancel before fulfillment begins.

Pre-order pricing can’t be combined with other promo codes or instructor discounts.