Description
Awesome upper body flex and wearing comfort
this high value looking wetsuit with good stretch has many
of the features of the top end line wetsuits at a fraction
of the price!
No matter if you go kiting, windsurfing or
shred at the wakeboard cable park, this wetsuit will look
great in any sport!
All progressive kiters, windsurfers and wakeboarders
who are simply looking for a comfortable quality product with
a reasonable price / performance ratio.
Features:
-
S-Type
Neoprene:
Completely
made of Sheico’s S-Type neoprene which is one of
the most elastic neoprene types on the market. It’s
also very warm and lightweight due to its specific cell
structure..
-
Limestone Neoprene:
Super-Friendly to the environment. ION
have retreated from the oil based neoprene production
process. Instead, ION use a process which relies on Limestone
as a raw material. Limestone largely consists of calcium
carbide, which is the main ingredient for all types of
neoprene. Calcium carbide is then mixed together with
other components to create specific neoprene densities
and structures to serve the needs of the designers.
-
Fully Glued
Blind-Stitch Water Sealing:
The edges of the neoprene panels are covered
with a highly adhesive, UV resistant contact glue which
needs to dry for a few minutes. Then the glue is applied
a second time to make it more sticky. Once the corresponding
parts of the neoprene edges are put together by hand and
then firmly squeezed with an electric pressing tool cm
by cm to achieve the high tearing strength, the seams
are stitched on the inside with a special blind-stitch
sewing machine. A curved needle pokes through the neoprene
layer and applies an elastic seam on the outside. By using
this technique, the seam is highly tear proof, elastic
and completely watertight and provides insulation and
comfort.
-
Glide Skin:
Inside collar PU coating for perfect water
sealing and reduced rashing.
-
Seam Reinforcements:
Crucial stress points are
reinforced either with MelcoTape on the inside or rubber
logo patches on the outside.
-
Detachable Velcro
Leg Loops:
For
an even tighter seal. If needed the velcro loop avoids
any intrusion of water by perfect adjustment. In the unlikely
case that the loop releases on the water it can not get
lost due to its unique construction.
-
Supratex reinforcement
on the knees:
Protection panels on the
knees with flex zones for bending and highest abrasion
resistance.
-
Contour Cut:
To improve mobility and comfort, all ion wetsuits now
come with a contour cut. It enhances the flexibility in
the collar, wrist, ellbow, instep and the hollow of the
knee.
-
5mm Body / Arms
/ Legs
How does a wetsuit
work?
A wetsuit creates a barrier against the elements utilizing
the insulating properties of closed cell neoprene.
Neoprene is a closed cell foam made up of
thousands of tiny air bubbles known as cells.
The air within the cells creates an insulating
barrier which slows down the conduction of heat and cold and
allows body heat to be retained.
Neoprene:
The thickness of the neoprene utilized in a wetsuit will determine
its warmth and flexibility.
A thick wetsuit provides a lot of insulation
but can inhibit flexibility.
A thin wetsuit will be very flexible but can
inhibit insulation.
The key is to get the right combination of
warmth and flexibility so the wetsuit will not only keep you
warm, but provide maximum flexibility as well.
What is a steamer
wetsuit ?
A 'Steamer' is a wetsuit with sealed seams, usually achieved
by blind stitching.
This stops the majority of cold water from
re-entering the suit once your body has initially heated it
up.
Winter wetsuits are steamers typically with
a 5mm body and legs for warmth and 3mm arms for manoeuvrability.
Average
European Water Temperatures
|
Belguim 8°C |
Germany 6°C |
Portugal 17°C |
Bulgaria 10°C |
Greece 15°C |
Romania 9°C |
Croatia 16°C |
Iceland 5°C |
Slovenia 12°C |
Cyprus 18°C |
Italy 15°C |
Spain 16°C |
Denmark 6°C |
Ireland 10°C |
Sweden 2°C |
Estonia 3°C |
Latvia 2°C |
UK 10°C |
Finland 2°C |
Netherlands 8°C |
|
France 13°C |
Norway 4°C |
|
Popular
Worldwide Destinations
|
Australia 20°C |
Brazil 25°C |
Egypt 23°C |
Kenya 29°C |
Morocco 17°C |
South Africa 17°C |
USA/UK |
Euro |
Height
(cm) |
Weight
(kg) |
Chest
(cm) |
M |
50 |
176-181 |
68-79 |
96-100 |
L |
52 |
180-185 |
77-88 |
100-106 |
XL |
54 |
183-188 |
86-98 |
106-111 |