Vapor FreeX 6/4 Ltd Thermal Rebound - luckily, the neo from manufacturer ProLimit didn't turn out to be as bulky on the water as the product name suggested - on the contrary. The wetsuit has a plush material on the inside from the thighs to the torso, which fits snugly, makes it easier to slip into and also dries quickly. You notice how stretchy the material of the new ProLimit Vapor FreeX is as soon as you put it on. In combination with the slightly wider cut arm and leg cuffs, it is easy to slip into and is extremely comfortable to put on. Only the collar is sewn on quite tightly, so pulling it over your head from behind requires a little flexibility in the shoulder area. The zip has to be clipped onto the front of the chest. To protect the collar area from water ingress, it can be tightened using a small drawstring. The fit is neither particularly narrow nor excessively wide - the Size chart on the manufacturer's website provides good orientation in this respect.
Once put on, the Neo moulds perfectly to the contours of the body, maximising freedom of movement. We were able to take a relaxed approach to the Baltic Sea, which was eight degrees cold at the time of testing, as the good fit and sealed seams mean that water only penetrates in homeopathic doses and the thermal insulation is almost on a par with full winter neos. We would place the comfort range of the ProLimit Vapor FreeX at eight to 15 degrees air temperature.
ProLimit Vapor FreeX 6/4 - the conclusion
The Vapor FreeX is a top neo for the transition period with the best stretch and very good freedom of movement - but at a price of 549 euros, it's no bargain either. If you combine the wetsuit with an external bonnet, you almost have a fully-fledged winter setup.
