Had the D’Arc as my 4/3 for quite some time. It held up beautifully, but now it’s going on a trip to Mexico to a new owner via Gail, and I am delighted to have switched over to an Artemis. I don’t like that the 10 fits me better than the 8, but that’s on me, not Matuse!
5’1 and 105lb. I’m a size 4 according to the size chart, but the it was super tight around my shoulders and neck, constricting my breath when put on dry. I laid the Artemis on top of my old 4/3 that fits well with inseam aligned, and you can see the Artemis has a shorter torso and the arms come down against the body more. But customer support was super helpful and exchanged a 6S for me quickly, which fits a lot better. So size up, especially if you have longer torso.
Besides sizing, the suit itself is very warm — kept me much warmer than my old 4/3 neoprene suite, even comparable to a 5/4. Went today (10/17) in water around 55F, and all my friends were wearing 5/4 or more but I was toasty in my Matuse 4/3.
It’s a bit stiff on the first surf, but I’m hopeful that it will stretch out with a handful of surfs 🤞🏼
My daughters absolutely love their new Matuse Artemis 4/3 wetsuits! As promised, they’re incredibly warm and flexible. The sleek design turns heads and gets plenty of attention. They’re thrilled to have such high-quality wetsuits that will keep them warm and last through the San Diego winter.
I love this suit! Buttery soft, lightweight, stretchy and looks great. It’s even more comfortable in the water! Highly recommend these suits
After trying the Artemis out for a monte i have to admit the wetsuit fits me perfectly and is super stretchy for being a 4/3. Really happy with the product