Kites and boards get all the glory, but it's your wetsuit and harness that decide whether a session is brilliant or miserable. That's why we've stocked Mystic from day one — Mystic wetsuits are what we wear ourselves, twelve months a year, in Irish water.
Mystic wetsuits for Irish water, honestly
Here's our simple rule for the west coast: 5/4mm with a hood from November to April (the Majestic 5/4 is superb), 4/3 or 5/3 for autumn and spring (the Marshall is unbeatable value), and a 3/2 for those two weeks in July we call summer. Add 3mm boots, gloves and a hood for the cold months and there's genuinely no off-season in Ireland. For the full season-by-season breakdown, read our guide to what wetsuit thickness you need for kitesurfing in Ireland, and browse everything in stock in the Mystic collection.
Harnesses: find your back's best friend
The Stealth is the one the team riders wear — a stiff carbon shell that spreads the load so your back doesn't know you've been on the water four hours. The Majestic and Majestic X are long-standing favourites for comfort, and the Warrior is the workhorse that started half of Ireland's kiters. Ladies — the Gem series (developed with Bruna Kajiya and Jalou Langeree) is cut properly for women, not just shrunk and re-coloured.
Boots, gloves and the bits that keep you out there
Our Mystic Majestic 3mm split toe boots review explains why boots are the most underrated kit in Irish watersports — and the Supreme 5mm boots and lobster gloves carry you through the coldest months.
Off the water: Mystic clothing
Mystic's clothing gets worn as hard as the rubber here — hoodies, tees, shorts, caps, crew necks and changing robes, built for Irish weather rather than Irish summers. We're the only Mystic stockist on the West Coast, and new drops land regularly in our Mystic clothing & surf wear collection.
Where the bargains are
Right now our Gear Up & Save range is loaded with Mystic wetsuits, boots, gloves, hoods, impact vests and helmets — and the more you buy in one go, the more you save: 10% off over €200, 15% over €400, 20% over €600. That's winter sorted for a lot less than you'd think.
Sizing questions? WhatsApp us your height and weight and we'll get the fit right first time — or call to our trailer at Silverstrand / Barna, Galway and try it on. Free delivery over €200 anywhere in Ireland. Follow @paddyintheelements for new arrivals.
