How to choose wetsuits and thermals for Paddle Sports- SUP, Canoe and Kayak.
4 min read
With paddle sports revolving around the surfing industry it's hard to choose products designed specifically for SUP, canoeing and kayaking. It's fair to suggest there isn't much difference but when you spend time considering such products you realise they are a world apart.
Surf, Scuba, Spear and Freediving Wetsuits: How do they differ?
8 min read
There are countless applications for the old neoprene body sock but as far as our wide reach in the wetsuit world goes the big three are Surf, Scuba and Spearfishing and there is much difference. I use the word vastly in the sense of wetsuits, not in the sense of the word vast as the differences are minute in presence but major in how they affect the suit’s performance.
Which Style of Wetsuit Is Best?
4 min read
From the Steamer to Long Jane there are many variations of wetsuit style, each serving a different temperature range - which is best for you and your sport? Watch this video from Jacob our resident wetsuit expert to help you decided what style suits your ocean experience best.
Un-zip the secrets of Wetsuit Entry Systems
7 min read
Today we Un-zip the secrets of Wetsuit Entry Systems. It’s not simply a case of most expensive suit is best but more so what sort of entry you’re able to get in and out of comfortably, in some cases, Xcel being the case in point, their cheaper suits offer arguably the best chest-entry on the market. A zipper is the only part on your wetsuit that doesn’t stretch...
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