Billabong 5/4 Absolute Hooded Wetsuit - Boys' Military, 12

The Billabong 5/4 Absolute Hooded Wetsuit pairs a cinchable hood with impressive foam insulation to encourage young surfers to stay out on the water and really figure out how to ride right-handers. Toss in the Superflex neoprene that encourages you to paddle back out for more and you have a wetsuit that all but guarantees progression.