rubber The 2011
Wetsuit Guide
to the nth degree
The 2011 range of wetsuits ALB recommends is certainly a long way from the footy jumpers the pioneers of our sport used to keep away the winter chills. Choose something from this range and you’ll even be warmer than the guys who used to gather around a burning pile of driftwood, or the acrid, black plumes of a car-tyre alight. And the warmth aspect is only a small part of their lustre, as each year sees developments that make the modern wetsuit perform more like a second skin.
LAND & SEA
LAND & SEA
RIP CURL
RIP CURL
PATAGONIA
PATAGONIA
Steamer – Ballistic Batwing 3/2 Batwing Internal back Dam, Seal Skin Smooth skin chest panel, Dura Flex Hard wearing flexible nylon, YKK #10 Zip Non Corrosive Heavy Duty Bronze Zipper, Heat Shield Internal thermo lining, Super Stretch Neoprene on arms, legs and side panels, 4 way Flex Nylon, X-Seals at wrists & ankles, Waterproof glue sealed seams, Reinforced knee guards Black with Silver & Red branding. sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL rrp: $199.95 3/2, $299.95 5/4, $399.95 7/5
Steamer – Z-Suit 3/2 Liquid Seams Blind stitched and liquid sealed, Seal Skin Smooth skin chest panel, YKK #10 Zip Non Corrosive Heavy Duty Brass Zipper Slide, hook & loop tab, Batwing 1mm batwing & collar internal back Dam, all panels super stretch nylon outer, super stretch soft inner 1mm batwing & collar, X-Seals at wrists & ankles. Black with Silver & Red branding sizes: XS, S, S/M, M, L, XL, 2XL rrp: Junior – $229.95 3/2, Adult – $299.95 3/2
Steamer – F-Bomb 3/2 Elastomax 3 neoprene, double aquaban liquid tape, fireskin internal lining, glued and blindstitched, seamless underarm and shoulder panels, 4-way stretch, Stress point taped, S-Flex knee pads, Batwing neck barrier, blue steele zip, bydro-loc collar, chest zip, key stash pocket. Black, Black/Grey sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL rrp: $599.99
Short Sleeve Steamer – E-Bomb Pro 2/2 E3+ Neoprene, 4-Way Back Stretch, Chest Zip entry, Stress Point Taped, Lock Slide, 3 Hole drainage system, S-Flex knee pads, Seamless underarms and shoulders, Glued and Blindstitched, Key Stash Pocket. sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL rrp: $499.99
Hooded Steamer – R3 Hooded Front Zip Full-Suit 3mm neoprene, lined with merino wool. Suitable for 8-12 degrees. Using the patented Regulator merino wool technology helping to retain body heat. Laid in a grid pattern and bonded to recycled polyester to better insulate, wicking away moisture from your skin, aiding quick drying. Merino lining means using less neoprene overall for better warmth and flexibility. Blind and zig-zag stitching, internal and external seam reinforcements, bar tack reinforcements, seam gluing, bonding and hand ironing, hand taping, kneepads, webbing and shock cords. Available in Black. sizes: S, MS, M, MT, LS, L, LT, XLS, XL, XLT, XXL rrp: $849.95
Full Suit – R2 Front Zip Full Suit 2mm neoprene, lined with merino wool. Suitable for 12-18 degrees. Using the patented Regulator merino wool technology helping to retain body heat. Laid in a grid pattern and bonded to recycled polyester to better insulate, wicking away moisture from your skin, aiding quick drying. Merino lining means using less neoprene overall for better warmth and flexibility. Blind and zig-zag stitching, internal and external seam reinforcements, bar tack reinforcements, seam gluing, bonding and hand ironing, hand taping, kneepads, webbing and shock cords. Available in Black. sizes: S, MS, M, MT , LS, L, LT, XLS, XL, XLT, XXL rrp: $699.95
WARRANTY: Lifetime warranty limited to the original purchaser for its normal life against faults in manufacturing, materials or workmanship. Misuse and fair wear and tear precluded Adrenalin // ph: (02) 9997 2288 // web: www.landandsea.com.au ALB 078
WARRANTY: 3 years on all stitching, 12 months on materials. Rip Curl // ph: (03) 5261 0064 // web: www.ripcurl.com.au
WARRANTY: Patagonia Iron Clad Guarantee Patagonia // ph: (03) 5261 4411 // web: www.patagonia.com.au ALB 079