Choosing between surf wetsuits & rash guards can feel like choosing between two different priorities: a hooded LS configuration or a lower-priced Large suit with a different listed thickness. The Xcel Drylock 6/5mm Hooded Surf Wetsuit - Size LS and O'Neill Psycho 2 4/3mm Surf Wetsuit - Large are both pre-owned suits described in good used condition, but their labels point to different fit and feature decisions. Here is the useful split: prioritize Xcel when its hooded wording and LS size match your needs; prioritize O'Neill when the Large label and lower listed price matter more.
Quick verdict
Xcel is the clearer pick for a shopper who specifically wants a hooded suit and the LS designation. O'Neill is the clearer pick for someone whose target is a Large suit and a lower listed price. With a $40 spread, the decision turns on whether Xcel's hooded LS wording earns priority over O'Neill's Large label and lower price.
At a glance
| Detail | Xcel Drylock | O'Neill Psycho 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 120 | USD 80 |
| Title specification | 6/5mm Hooded | 4/3mm |
| Listed size | LS (large-short) | Large |
| Condition | Pre-owned; good used condition | Pre-owned; good used condition |
Where each one wins
Xcel Drylock: It wins on the explicit hooded wording and LS (large-short) size. Those are concrete labels for shoppers whose decision starts with a hooded design or a specific short-large fit. The 6/5mm figure is another clear specification, but the number should be treated as a specification rather than an automatic quality ranking.
O'Neill Psycho 2: It wins on the lower listed price and the straightforward Large label. The 4/3mm figure gives the suit a distinct specification from Xcel, while the title keeps the choice anchored to Large sizing. That makes it the more direct match for shoppers whose brief centers on the 4/3mm and Large wording.
Product notes
Xcel Drylock 6/5mm Hooded Surf Wetsuit
Xcel Drylock is the fit to prioritize when a shopper specifically wants the hooded designation and LS sizing. Its title also gives the 6/5mm specification, making it distinct from the 4/3mm alternative without requiring a guess about what those numbers mean. The description says it was too big for the person who bought it used, so the stated LS (large-short) label is central to the fit decision. At USD 120, it is the higher-priced choice, with the pair separated by $40. The limitation is that its large-short sizing may not suit someone seeking the Large label. Choose it for the hooded and LS wording; skip it when those details do not match your fit needs.
O'Neill Psycho 2 4/3mm Surf Wetsuit
Price and sizing make the O'Neill Psycho 2 4/3mm Surf Wetsuit a practical choice when the Large label is the target and the lower listed price matters more than Xcel's hooded wording. It is listed at USD 80, which places it $40 below Xcel. The title clearly identifies the 4/3mm specification and Large size. The key limitation is fit direction: Xcel's title carries the Hooded and LS labels, while O'Neill's title centers on 4/3mm and Large. A shopper specifically seeking the first combination may find O'Neill's labels do not match that brief. Choose O'Neill for its Large wording and lower price.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Xcel Drylock if the hooded design and LS (large-short) label are the deciding requirements. The higher listed price is the trade-off for that stated configuration.
- Choose O'Neill Psycho 2 if the Large label, 4/3mm specification, and lower listed price better match what you want.
- If you are still tied, use the title language as the tiebreaker: Hooded and LS point to Xcel, while 4/3mm and Large point to O'Neill. Treat the thickness numbers as neutral specifications rather than a reason to declare either suit universally better.
