How it surfs
E5 is Rip Curl's fifth-generation flash-dry neoprene — softer, stretchier and faster-drying than E4. Combined with Glued Blindstitched seams and external liquid sealing tape, it's effectively watertight when new.
Long-time buyers consistently cite the Flashbomb Fusion as the wetsuit that made winter surfing genuinely comfortable — no cold-water shock on the second session and no hour-long drying nightmare.
Volume & sizing chart
Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.
| Size | Volume | Rider weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS | 4/3 mm | 70–77 kg / 155–170 lbs | All |
| M | 4/3 mm | 72–80 kg / 158–177 lbs | All |
| MT | 4/3 mm | 74–82 kg / 163–181 lbs | All |
| L | 4/3 mm | 82–91 kg / 180–200 lbs | All |
| XL | 4/3 mm | 90–98 kg / 200–215 lbs | All |
How it compares
| Board | Best at | Wave range | Aggregate score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Curl Flashbomb Fusion 4/3 | Fast-dry cold-water zip-free | 10–14 °C | 9.3 |
| O'Neill Psycho Tech 4/3+ | Premium cold-water chest-zip | 9–14 °C | 9.5 |
| Rip Curl Flashbomb Heatseeker 5/4 Hooded | Extreme cold hooded | 5–10 °C | 9.4 |
Verdict
A verified Rip Curl Canada product page and a verified Wetsuit Centre video review are listed for the Flashbomb Fusion 4/3. No numeric review average is claimed because the verified sources do not publish comparable scores.