Hands down one of the nicest suits I have ever worn. Really light for a hooded 4/3. I find this suit gets me through most of the winter, probably just as warm as other peoples 5/4's. The Techno Butter 3 material is some of the softest, most flexible material I have felt for a wetsuit brand. Another advantage is that I find it dries quickly after taking it off, nice and dry for the next days session. Crucial when suiting up for the cold. They omitted the glued seams on the outside to cut down on weight, but the inside seams are all taped so no water coming in there. If you could improve your water experience one way, I would say invest in a good wetsuit, it makes all the difference. This suit will not let you down.