HawaiianSouthShore Wetsuit VEST 2MM JPN Wetsuit MENS (Small-3XLarge) Black
HawaiianSouthShore Wetsuit VEST 2MM JPN Wetsuit MENS (Small-3XLarge) Black
SKU:138963
What it is: The Hawaiian South Shore JPN Model men’s vest is a soft front-zip 2mm wetsuit vest, 100% made in Japan from limestone neoprene (the old StrawHat line, now under the Hawaiian South Shore logo).
Key facts from the JPN vest product video:
- Limestone neoprene — no petroleum; super soft from day one
- Customer review: worn ~10 years and “stayed soft for a very, very long time”
- Front zip with a high-tech lock-clip zipper that stays put once zipped
- Inside pad behind the zipper to cushion the zipper against your chest
- Japan sizing — runs about one size smaller than US; size up online or try on in-store
Who it’s for: Surfers who want a soft, lasting core layer with arms free for paddling on Hawaii trade-wind days.
See also: JPN longsleeve (men’s) · JPN 2mm vest (women’s) · All wetsuits
30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE!
| Size | Heightcm / ft | Weightkg | Shouldercm / inch | Chestcm / inch | Waistcm / inch | Back Lengthcm / inch | Sleeve Lengthcm / inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 160 cm 5'3" |
53 | 40 cm 16" |
84 cm 33" |
68 cm 27" |
60 cm 24" |
48 cm 19" |
| M | 168 cm 5'6" |
58 | 42 cm 17" |
88 cm 35" |
72 cm 28" |
64 cm 25" |
52 cm 20" |
| L | 178 cm 5'10" |
68 | 46 cm 18" |
100 cm 39" |
79 cm 31" |
68 cm 27" |
56 cm 22" |
| XL | 184 cm 6'0" |
76 | 48 cm 19" |
105 cm 41" |
83 cm 33" |
70 cm 28" |
58 cm 23" |
Soft front-zip 2mm JPN wetsuit vest (men’s)
The Hawaiian South Shore JPN Model vest is 100% Made in Japan from limestone-based neoprene — the same StrawHat build Hawaiian South Shore took over and rebranded with our logo. The product page and vest video both call out how soft this limestone rubber stays.
Why it’s soft (and lasts)
Limestone neoprene (no petroleum). The page notes these Japanese suits are warmer, longer-lasting, thinner, and much softer than petroleum-based suits, with added elasticity so they fit tight without limiting motion. In the vest video, a customer who’d worn his for about 10 years said it stayed soft for a very, very long time. Super soft, with a second-skin feel.
Front zip with lock clip + inside pad
This is a front-zip vest. The zipper is a high-tech design with a lock clip that holds it down once you’re zipped up so it doesn’t creep open. An inside pad sits behind the zipper to cushion the zipper against your chest. As we wrote in Hawaiian South Shore’s Line of Premium Wetsuits, the front zipper is integrated for paddling comfort and easier entry and exit, helping reduce overstretching.
Made for Hawaii trade-wind days
Arms-free warmth for breezy winter trade-wind days when you still want to paddle freely. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Product details:
- 2 mm limestone neoprene vest
- Soft feel (not silky — silky is for a different Hawaiian South Shore rubber)
- Front zip · lock-clip zipper · inside chest pad
- Japan sizing — go up one size vs typical US
Watch The Wetsuit Care Instructions Here
What JPN vest customers say
Selected excerpts from the shared JPN vest review set, including older Straw Hat suits; these are not all reviews:
“I’ve had my JPN wetsuit vest for a long time now—anywhere from six to ten years… this one keeps me the warmest and it’s definitely the most comfortable one I’ve ever had.” — Selena
“I’m finally replacing my old vest—I had the Straw Hat version for years and years… It’s very comfortable.” — Glen
“When you’re paddling, you don’t even notice the zipper, and it’s easy on and easy off.” — Glen, on his older Straw Hat vest
“Softest wetsuit I’ve ever owned! Very comfortable!” — Greg
Comfort and durability vary. In the same shared review set, Amy reports that her zipper eventually gave out after several years of pool use, and Glen says the stitching on his old vest finally gave out. Reviews are individual experiences, not a promise of comfort or lifespan. Our written promise is the 30-day money-back guarantee.
FAQ
Is this soft or soft silky?
Soft. The vest video and limestone build point to soft feel that lasts. Soft Silky is the feel word for Hawaiian South Shore soaking-tube rubber (NBR2), not this JPN limestone vest.
Where is it made?
In Japan, from limestone-based neoprene (same StrawHat / JPN line Hawaiian South Shore stocks).
Front zip or back zip?
Front zip — high-tech lock-clip zipper that stays put once zipped, with an inside pad to cushion the zipper against your chest.
Does Japan sizing run small?
Yes — about one size smaller than US. If you normally wear Large, get XL. Try on in-store or text height and weight for a fit check.
Vest or long-sleeve top?
The vest leaves your arms free for paddling on warmer days. The JPN long-sleeve covers your arms for more wind and sun protection.
Are the reviews real?
Reviews on this page come from real customers through Loox.
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