winter wetsuits 2008/09 New high tech concepts in wetsuits are hitting the market with a vengeance this year. Take advantage of the slew of new design features that these manufacturers are tripping over themselves to show you, and have your warmest winter ever.
Syncro 5/4/3
The next generation of the Syncro series is made from 30 percent Hyperstretch and 70 percent Freemax neoprene. The most high performance entry level wetsuit on the market courtesy of Quiksilver. RRP: £140
Cypher 5/4/3
The Cypher is here! This top of the range wetsuit from Quiksilver replaces our Cell. We have worked very closely with our team riders to produce this all new wetsuit and the team are using it daily and reporting back with excitement. This wetsuit consists of 100 percent Hyperstretch with a Hollow Fibre Technology mesh heating system both in the front and back panels. Superior fit, warmer and lighter. RRP: £255
Cypher 5/4/3mm Hooded
The Cypher is here! This top of the range wetsuit from Quiksilver replaces our Cell. We have worked very closely with our team riders to produce this all new wetsuit and the team are using it daily and reporting back with excitement. This wetsuit consists of 100 percent Hyperstretch with a Hollow Fibre Technology mesh heating system both in the front and back panels. Superior fit, warmer and lighter. RRP: £265
CAMO EVO 5/4/3
100 percent X-Stretch neoprene for free flexible surfing. 100 percent liquid seal on seams ensure a long life free of leaks. Aerocore thermal lining inside the front and back panels to maintain core body temperature. Three-ply neoprene on the torso uses air pockets to insulate and retain heat. Closed end short chest zip for a free full stretch back. Unique seal on the chest opening helps stop water entry. Raw cuffs with liquid seal strips inside to prevent water flush. Knee pads with pre-compressed neoprene, plus extra durable nylon for comfort and strength and pre-bent knee and arm construction. RRP: £220
SOUL 5/4/3
100 percent X-Stretch neoprene for free flexible surfing. 100 percent liquid seal on seams ensure a long life free of leaks. Bat flap and collar made from 1mm neoprene to prevent water entry. Raw cuffs with liquid seal strips inside to prevent water flush. Knee pads with pre-compressed neoprene, plus extra durable nylon for comfort and strength. Pre-bent knee and arm construction. RRP: £150
PLASMA 5/4/3
100 percent X-Stretch neoprene for free flexible surfing. 100 percent liquid seal on seams ensure a long life free of leaks. Bat flap and collar made from 1mm neoprene to prevent water entry. Raw cuffs with liquid seal strips inside to prevent water flush. Knee pads with pre-compressed neoprene plus extra durable nylon for comfort and strength. Pre-bent knee and arm construction. RRP: £180
XFLEX 5/4
The XFLEX 5/4 offers durability, flexibility and warmth at an extremely competitive price. The double glued and blindstitched back zip is offset to allow the spinal area to stretch correctly and is reinforced at the base. The 5mm neoprene uses 100 percent Ultrastretch in the upper body. Pre-bent arms and knees and minimal seams give high performance at low cost. RRP: £138
INFINITI X-ZIP 5/4/3
Xcel’s classic front zip design has become the benchmark in cold water wetsuits. Voted wetsuit of the year (2007 SIMA), the Xcel Infiniti X-Zip has been upgraded for 2008. Using only the highest quality 100 percent Ultrastretch, ultra-soft, quick-drying Superlight neoprene with minimum seams guarantees a level of cold water performance few wetsuits can match. Available in 4/3mm and 5/4/3mm versions with or without hood and 6/5/4mm with hood. RRP: £250
INFINITI DRYLOCK 5/3
The Xcel Infiniti Drylock has been voted the world’s number one surfing wetsuit by the surfing industry (SIMA 2008). The Infiniti Drylock has raised the bar in cold water wetsuit technology, resulting in the most watertight flexible performance wetsuit on the market. The Drylock system features a flexible waterproof zip and the unique Drylock wrist seal. The 100 percent Ultrastretch neoprene is complemented by Ultrastretch pressure bonded Fusion taped seams which allow the seams to move in tandem with the rest of the suit. RRP: £290
DRYLOCK 5mm texture skin
5 finger glove
Lined, sealed seams and gripper palm with the drylock seal. RRP: £36.99
POLYPRO VEST with
2mm hood
With titanium glideskin inside hood. Face seal and chin protector. Also available with sleeves (with thumb loop). RRP: £34.99, £44.99 (with sleeves)
INFINITI DRYLOCK
5mm split toe boot
Lined upper boot for warmth with the ultimate drylock seal. With a lined sole for traction and flex heel support. RRP: £44.99
O’NEILL
PSYCHOFREAK
Prepare for another revolution in wetsuit design. Featuring our new XDS-Air Insulated Neoprene, the Psychofreak is built with a complex 3D structure of rubber and trapped air components. Combine XDS-Air with the insane features of our already mind-bending Psycho 2, and you have a wetsuit worthy of the Psychofreak name. RRP: £300
SLX Glove
O’Neill has your mitts covered for all seasons and all conditions, using 100 percent UltraFlex neoprene. RRP: £20 Heat Boot
The Heat 5mm and 7mm round toe boots feature new Foxing Seam Weld and Firewall lining. Also available in split toe. RRP: 3mm (£25), 5mm (£30), 7mm (£30) The SuperFreak Split Toe Boot
The best performing boots available with improved fit and durability. This includes a Firewall interior/fluid foam exterior and anti-flush system. RRP: 3mm(£32) and 5mm(£36).
SESSION 5/4
100 percent externally liquid sealed watertight seams. 100 percent use of Ultrastretch C-Flex neoprene, lightweight and with low water retention properties. Glued and blindstitched construction and minimal panels for more stretch and greater freedom. Simulated Mesh Skin chest and back panels for amazing warmth and durability. Hydrophobic Fire Core interior chest panel which draws water away from body. An internal back zip seal and barrier closeout system with LQS wrist and cuff seals. Super seal glide-skin fully adjustable wraparound collar. RRP: £199.99
WIRED 5/4
100 percent externally liquid sealed watertight seams. 100 percent use of Ultra-stretch C-Flex neoprene, lightweight and low water retention properties. Glued and blindstitched construction with minimal panels for more stretch and greater freedom. Simulated Mesh Skin chest and back panels for ultimate warmth and durability. Airloc chest panel for increased warmth and less weight and Hydrophobic Fire Core interior chest panel which draws water away from body. LQS wrist and cuff seals and diagonal front zip with adjustable bungee attachment. Hooded version available. RRP: £220
Wired Split Toe Boots
New Honey Dew multi-layer sole rubber reinforcement. Ultra-stretch neoprene foot entry. New 6.5mm Fire Core interior lining. 100 percent liquid sealed for no flush and more durable seams; glued and blindstitched construction. RRP: £34.95 Session Split Toe Boots
New Honey Dew multi layer sole rubber reinforcement for ultimate grip and stick. 6.5mm neoprene throughout with a split toe barrier which prevents leash snags. RRP: £27.95 Ride Gloves
Liquid seam technology for 100 percent dry, sealed and durable seams, 2.5mm Ultra Stretch C-Flex Neoprene. New rolled and contoured
finger pattern for seamless feel around fingertips. RRP: £24.95
FOIL 5/4/3
The Foil is a perfect combination of quality, fit and performance. It’s a durable all-round suit at an unbeatable price. It features a 50% Airlite Superflex neoprene, silk touch jersey, strategic Airlite Superflex paddle zones and a glideskin collar. Glued and blindstitched. RRP: £130 and £140 with hood.
REVOLUTION X 5/4/3
The Revolution X series features the patented hybrid zip, 100 percent new G3 superflex neoprene and critically welded internal seams to create a level of watertight comfort unique to any suit on the market. Supratex kneepads and hidden internal key pocket. Glued and blindstitched. RRP: £200
SOLUTION GOLD 5/4/3
The Solution Gold features 100 percent new G3 Superflex neoprene and 100 percent externally welded seams. The Gold ‘Furnace’ thermal jersey traps body heat and is ideal for the surfer who needs comfort, warmth and durability. Solution Entry System and glide-skin collar. Hidden easy access internal key pocket. Comes complete with a detachable hood and a complete soft touch internal jersey RRP: £245
SOLUTION HOOD
Glued and blindstitched with Platinum Jersey inside.RRP: £22.50
GBS GLOVE 3mm
Features Superflex neoprene throughout. Glued and blindstitched with pre-bent fingers, synthetic resin screen, palm protection and grip. RRP: £19
GOLD BOOT 3mm
Hollow fibre Airmax, concealed split toe, moulded toe cap and non-marking sole. Free floating fully adjustable Velcro arch strap. Glued and blindstitched construction. RRP: £30
CORE FIRESKIN
This suit incorporates 50% Xpandex neoprene ( 70% more flex than standard neoprene) on the legs and torso, 30% E3 on the back and shoulders for maximum paddling freedom and 20% Fireskin on the chest panel for extra warmth. Other features include: Stash pocket, ¾ liquid taping, batwing, hydroloc collar and blast proof knees. RRP: £160
E3 E BOMB
The lightest and most flexible wetsuit ever made by Rip Curl. Constructed from the lastest 100% super stretch E3 neoprene which is 30% more flexible, 20% lighter and 5% warmer than E2 neoprene. Also features ¾ liquid taped seams 100% glued and blind stitched, stash pocket. Also available in back zip and pro series models. RRP: £210
HBOMB
The world's first power heated wetsuit the Rip Curl H-Bomb is now a reality. It has conquered the extremes from the Arctic circle, backed by our elite surf team and performance tested by world champion Mick Fanning.
The H-Bomb uses two 7.4 volt batteries – each of them weighing 120g. The heating elements warm up your core and help to pump warm blood to your extremities and use carbon fibre technology to conduct the heat. The batteries are carried in internal pockets on the lower back, positioned so there’s minimal impact on flexibility. The H-Bomb is made 100% out of E3, the lightest, warmest and most flexible neoprene known to man. It also features double aquaban liquid taping on all seams to create a water tight and durable sealed seam. The Rip Curl HBOMB will be exclusively available in select surf shops from October 15th 2008. RRP: £750
2mm Sparrow Hood
The Sparrow hood features single and double lined neoprene and incorporates a new rasied neoprene ear design for maximum drainage. RRP: £30.00 Fbomb Glove
The Fbomb glove has single lined neoprene withe added grip. Fireskin lining for maximum warmth and liquid taped seams. RRP: £20.00 Fbomb Boot
The Fbomb boot is Fireskin-lined for maximum warmth with a hidden split toe design. Velcro straps on bridge and top of boot helps to prevent roll of foot and water entry. Liquid taped seams and reinforced heel. RRP: 3mm (£33), 5mm (£36)
PRODIGY 6/5/4 HEATED
Tiki’s first heated wetsuit, the Prodigy is a highly refined chest zip suit with significantly greater flexibility than most designs. In the lumbar region Tiki have integrated a system of removable re-usable heat pads which can be activated while in the water when the winter chill starts to set in. The extra warmth in the crucial kidney area gives up to an hour of added surfing time. RRP: £239
PRODIGY 6/5/4 HEATED
Tiki’s first heated wetsuit, the Prodigy is a highly refined chest zip suit with significantly greater flexibility than most designs. In the lumbar region Tiki have integrated a system of removable re-usable heat pads which can be activated while in the water when the winter chill starts to set in. The extra warmth in the crucial kidney area gives up to an hour of added surfing time. RRP: £239
3mm Performance Hood
This is the hood from the Prodigy suit. Duramesh lining to counteract wind chill. Dual adjustment cords for non-brain-crushing fit. Hollow fibre for warmth. Espan Extend ear panels for orientation. RRP: £25.95 3/2 Performance Glove
Top spec lightweight winter glove with Espan Extend neoprene, 2mm palm, 3mm upper. Liquid sealed with slick grip. RRP: £21 5/4/3 Performance Boot
Designed to beat the best boots on the market. Plush lined and toasty warm with dual density sole, arch strap and ankle gusset, liquid seals and Superstretch neoprene. RRP: £34.95
FORMULA
Vaporlock triple glued and blindstitched seams. Sewn with two-thread stitch that automatically ties off if the stitch is broken. 100 percent Futureflex throughout the top half of the suit (super-soft, super-flex and Velcro resistant). Thermolite panels on chest and back. Anatomically cut with Vapormax air core neoprene throughout. Strategic paddle zones incorporated in the design. Interior floodgate and chafe free neck. RRP: £140
VAPOR
100 percent Vapour Flex water repellent technology throughout suit, Body Glove’s superior water repellent super-stretch neoprene. 100 percent Fluidseal seams, liquid tape that stretches, designed specifically for today’s advanced stretch materials. Allows zero water penetration while allowing flexibility. Heat reflective Thermolite hollow fibre panels located on the interior of the suit from the chest down. Floodgate interior zipper panel, designed to maximise warmth by preventing water flow. RRP: £200
SURF HOOD
3mm Merino lined surf hood for maximum warmth, preventing heat loss. Super-stretch outer shell and lace up tie. RRP: £23.99 VAPOR GLOVE
3mm super-stretch glove with fluid seam on outside offering minimum water penetration. RRP: £23.99 5MM FUTURE SHOCK SPLIT TOE BOOT
This winter we have upgraded our boots for improved fit and durability. Using lace up closures. This boot is available both in split toe and round toe. RRP: £29.99
STEALTH 5/3
Glued and blindstitched construction with Velcro zip grip. Featherlight SS-1 foam for a lighter, more comfortable suit. 50 percent stretch neoprene in top half of suit and Merino wool for ultra warmth. Anatomical pre bent design, superseal adjustable neck system. RRP: £139.99
PHANTOM 5/3
Glued and blindstitched construction with biaxial heat tape in critical positions, Velcro repellent material and 100 percent super-stretch neoprene throughout. Incorporating Merino wool from the warmest sheep in the world (from New Zealand) to retain more body heat than any other suit. Featherlight SS-1 foam for a lighter, more comfortable suit. RRP: £180
SURF HOOD
3mm super-stretch hood and perforated ear panels. RRP: £19.99 PHANTOM BOOT
5mm super-stretch boot offering maximum support, durability and warmth. RRP: £24 STRETCH/MESH GLOVE
3mm super-stretch glove. Mesh fabric inside of palm with anti-snag superstretch fabric on outer. Velcro wrist closure. RRP: £19.99
VORTEX 6/5/4
The first in a new generation of high performance surf wetsuits from Gul, the 6/5/4mm hooded Vortex has been designed to take on the coldest of winter oceans. Glued and blindstitched seams with external liquid seals for 100 percent water seal, flexibility and warmth. X-Flex super-stretch main body panels for freedom of movement. Syncro convertible neck/hood system. Thermospan insulating core body panels and hood for ultimate warmth with Dura-Skin chest and back prints to eliminate wind chill. Gasket wrist seals reduce water flush. RRP: £220
Syncro 5/4/3mm
The next generation of the Syncro series is made from 30 percent Hyperstretch and 70 percent Freemax neoprene. The most high performance entry level wetsuit on the market courtesy of Roxy! RRP: £140
Cypher 5/4/3mm
The Cypher is here! This top of the range wetsuit from Roxy replaces our Cell. We have worked very closely with our team riders to produce this all new wetsuit and the team are using it daily and reporting back with excitement! This wetsuit consists of 100 percent Hyperstretch with a Hollow Fibre Technology mesh heating system both in the front and back panels. Superior fit, warmer and lighter! RRP: £255
