Empire Ave: two out of five stars. I picked up two Drylock suits here, and while they are definitely warm and completely waterproof, they aren't without issues. I've tested brands like Rip Curl, O'Neill, and Quiksilver, but the Drylock-X has some distinct flaws. The front panel seams leak straight from the start, and the neoprene under the arms stretches out immediately. Plus, the lack of a reinforced round patch on the back right shoulder seam causes a severe rash after just two hours, forcing me to switch suits. Xcel improved the X model's panel design, but that makes it much harder to zip up. All things considered, the Drylock is still the better choice, especially since it’s more affordable.
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Empire Ave is a surf lifestyle website that publishes product reviews and buyer's guides related to surfing, including surfboards, wetsuits, fins, board covers, and related hardware and soft goods. The site also features articles on surf industry topics such as jobs, board shaper analyses, surfboard construction guides, and looks inside surf company headquarters. Additionally, Empire Ave runs a Fantasy Surfer section that offers weekly picks and strategy guides for the World Surf League's fantasy game. The site additionally covers events like wave pools, surfboard shows, and industry tours.