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SUMMER WETSUIT GUIDE

2011

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2011 The summer wetsuit, unlike its winter cousin, is something to really enjoy slipping into. It’s thin, body hugging and when worn in just black remarkably slimming. Hell, when I slip into my trusty XCEL 3/2 it looks like I have a six pack instead of a small paunch, put Selway in one and he looks like a six foot two super model, all be it with a receding hair line. But the really great thing about putting on a summer suit is that first surf in one, after months of five millimeters of piss ridden rubber cladding your body.

It’s liberating, that first bottom turn to top turn combo feels so good, you’re flexible, after all that extra weight it feels like you’re ready to hop on the ‘QS. Of course this is actually rubbish, the extra flexibility is actually just making you wiggle and make crazy shapes whilst on your board a lot more easily.

Never-the-less the summer suit is our friend, and I for one love mine. Now to the serious stuff, because it’s all too easy to lose your concentration when purchasing a 3/2.

Yes summer is warmer so heat technology may not be quite as important, but you’ve got to bear in mind that you are hopefully going to be spending a hell of a lot of time in a summer suit, thus fit and comfort are every bit as important as they are in a 5mm thick steamer. So always try a suit on, unless of course you know your exact size in

that make. Seams are really important, make sure at no point are these likely to rub, I won’t go into loads of tech speak here I’ll leave that to the manufacturers, but just make sure none of the suit will rub you.

Personally I love a front zip in the summer, don’t know what it is, think it’s just the extreme flexibility it gives your back, but I love them. It may not be as important to you guys but again just check out rubbing points, back zips, no zips they are all good.

Longevity is always worth thinking about, because it’s summer generally you can get longer out of a 3/2 or a 2 millimeter suit than you can a winter one. Thus go for quality, my suit is approaching its fourth summer, yep four, it’s an incredible little suit although it is starting to wear a little thin now. So I’d advise to go for the upper end of your price bracket, that way you’ll get at least two summers out of it.

Of course take care of a suit, wash it out after every use etc. Don’t leave it lying around in your coal shed or hanging on the line for the whole winter. That’s about it really, browse these next few pages, take in the suits, enjoy the shots of the athletic team riders sporting said suits and then take your hard earned cash down your nearest surf shop and get tooled up.

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Micah Lester, stretching out some rubber Photo: Ben Selway

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THE PSYCHO 2 3/2MM

The evolution of Insanity…

Known for flexibility and superior fit, the Psycho 2 continues to evolve.

SL XDS-Firewall in the Chest and Back combined with Double Fluid Seam Weld, keeps you warm and loose. The latest from Area 52: Krypto Knee Padz, updated fit in the wrist cuffs, and a clean new graphic package will keep you performing at the top of your game.

Raw Materials: • Chest and back: SL XDS-Air Firewall • Body: 100% UltraFlex XDS • Knee: Krypto • Neck facing: Glideskin Features: • Double fluid seam weld (stitchless) • Patented Z.E.N zip closure system with drainhole • Pullover barrier 2 • Double super seal neck • Plasma wrist and ankle seals • Handcuff wrist seal • External key pocket with loop Panelling: • Super minimal seam design • Contortionist seamless shoulder • LSD: Lumbar seamless design SRP: £240.00

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THE PSYCHO RG8 3/2MM

A natural progression and evolution...

O’Neill is proud to launch the latest generation of our ground- breaking Psycho series - The Psycho Regenerate (RG8) Series features a new UltraFlex RG8 neoprene, an environmentally-friendly option along with the new F.U.Z.E. closure system. It takes the best aspects of our incredible Z.E.N. Zip closure found in our Psycho wetsuits and uses this same technology in a front-zip entry.

Raw Materials: • Body: 100% UltraFlex RG8- O’Neill’s exclusive new neoprene offers the same flexibility and warmth of our UltraFlex DS material in a more environmentally friendly option. Using limestonebased neoprene and recycled plastics on the inner and outer layers.

• Back: Smooth skin UltraFlex firewall • Knee: Krypto • Neck: Glideskin Features: • F.U.Z.E. Closure System- O’Neill’s exclusive front upper zip entry offers a fresh alternative. Using the same floating zipper technology as our Z.E.N. zip closure, the F.U.Z.E. closure keeps you dry without restricting flexibility • Code red zipper • Exterior single fluid seam weld • Plasma wrist and ankle seals • Super minimal seam design • LSD- Lumbar seamless design • External key pocket with loop SRP: £210.00

THE GOORU GBS

Light weight and streamlined...

True to the goo and redesigned for Spring 2011.

This series is constructed with buttery UltraFlex DS, light and flexible GBS seams, lumbar seamless design (LSD), unfinished cuffs, and Krypto Knee Padz. The light weight, quality materials and attention to detail make this series a team inspired favourite.

Raw Materials: • Body: 100% UltraFlex DS • Knee: Krypto • Neck facing: Glideskin Features: • GBS (glued and blindstitched) construction • Patented Z.E.N. zip closure system with barrier 2 • Double seal neck • Critically taped - reinforced seam junctions • External key pocket with loop Panelling: • Strategic seamless paddle zones • Minimal seam design • Sidewinder s-curve seams • Contortionist seamless shoulder SRP: 3/4mm: £155.00, 2/3mm: £140.00

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O’Neill team rider Micah Lester, Morocco Photo: Bonnarme/Aquashot

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MENS AND LADIESTK90 STEAMER

MENS S90 3/2

New for 2011 we have added the S90 – a super smooth version of our TK90. Unlike normal neoprene, the Smoothskin neoprene retains no water on the outside creating an unbelievably light, flexible and because of the reduction in wind chill, warm summer suit.

Plus it look seriously stealth!

RRP: £249

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Our premium high performance suit. This suit represents over 40 years of wetsuit development, designed to give the greatest freedom of movement for high performance surfing. For 2010 we have even added our heating system to the 4/3 model making this suit one of the best wetsuits we’ve ever made.

Features: • Heated Wetsuit • Water Repellent Coating • Espan Extend Neoprene • Ultraseal Back System • Slick Seals • Glideskin Overlocking Collar • Sealed Seals • Glued and Blindstitched • Hollow Fibre Lined • Duratech Knees.

RRP: Heated 4/3 £239, 3/2 £229

TECH 20

Superstretch neoprene, critical seam tape, duratech knees and GBS for this money!

Seriously credit crunch busting value in this suit.

Features: • Superstretch Neoprene • Critically sealed seams • GBS • Duratech Knees RRP: Steamer £119!

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Tiki team rider Rick Willmett, Scotland Photo: Jenny Wallace

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contact: web: osprey-surf.com email: sales@wiltonbradley.co.uk tel: 01626 835400

OSPREY MENS SERIES:

The newly designed “Sprey” suit offers fantastic value combined with real warmth and comfort.

Manfactured using some of the softest and most advanced Swiss OEKO-TEX certified materials available, the suit features robust flat lock construction, strategic mesh panel layout on both the front and back and super soft openings on the neck, wrist and ankle. With brand new graphics and fresh colours for 2011, the Sprey Summer Suit is unbeatable for looks and value.

Features: • 3/2.5mm • Windproof rubber chest and back panel • Anti rub openings • Soft mesh padded neck • Reinforced knees (full suit only) • Swiss OEKO-TEX certified FROM: £50.00

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OSPREY LADIES SERIES:

The anatomically designed “Sprey” suit offers fantastic value combined with real warmth and comfort. Manfactured using some of the softest and most advanced Swiss OEKO-TEX certified materials available, the suit features robust flat lock construction, strategic mesh panel layout on both the front and back and super soft openings on the neck, wrist and ankle. With brand new graphics and fresh colours for 2011, the Sprey Summer Suit is unbeatable for looks and value.

Features: • 3/2.5mm • Windproof rubber chest and back panel • Anti rub openings • Soft mesh padded neck • Reinforced knees (full suit only) • Swiss OEKO-TEX certified FROM: £50.00

OSPREY JUNIOR SERIES:

The newly designed “Sprey” suit offers fantastic value combined with real warmth and comfort.

Manfactured using some of the softest and most advanced Swiss OEKO-TEX certified materials available, the suit features robust flat lock construction, strategic mesh panel layout on both the front and back and super soft openings on the neck, wrist and ankle. With brand new graphics and fresh colours for 2011, the Sprey Summer Suit offers unbeatable value and is an ideal entry level suit.

Features: • 3/2.5mm • Windproof rubber chest and back panel • Anti rub openings • Soft mesh padded neck • Reinforced knees (full suit only) • Swiss OEKO-TEX certified FROM: £25.00

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Unknown, West Oz Photo: Ben Selway

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contact: web: circle-one.co.uk email: sales@circle-one.co.uk tel: 01363 773005

ICON

A mid range suit with plenty of top-end features.

Circle One’s ICON is glued, blind stitched, spot sealed and is 75% Super Stretch. With Kevlar reinforced knee pads and a solid all round construction you should get a few season’s use out of it too.

Features: • 75% Super Stretch • Superlight Neoprene 3/2mm for summer, 5/3mm for winter • Glued and blind stitched and spot seal reinforced seams/partial liquid seal • Kevlar reinforced knee pads • Glide skin wrist and ankle seals to prevent water flush • Anti-chafe Lycra bound adjustable neck • Barrier System RRP: £110

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NOIR ZIPPERLESS

That’s right: Circle One’s truly Zipper-less suit. No mini-zips, poppers or bungee cords and no leakage. This zipper-less suit uses ‘stiction’ seals for water-tight closure and has a decent size opening for easy entry. The ultimate in highperformance wetsuit joy, it is 100% Ultra stretch, GBS and is tested in Europe to make sure it can really cut it... Circle One have kept the price keen but not compromised on specification – the value is fantastic. Circle One reckon you can’t get a cheaper suit for the quality anywhere else.

Features: • 3/2mm 100% Ultra Stretch for amazing flexibility • Glued, blind stitched with Liquid sealed seams • Double Barrier System sealed entry • Adjustable collars for personalised comfort fit • Velcro zipper-less stiction seal closure • Glide skin ankle seals prevent flush • Poly-plush Thermal Lining • Armoured kneepads • Pre-bent legs RRP: £150

DRIFT

Circle One’s entry level suit features strategic panel layout and flat lock construction. It also has a lycra neck seal and a single lined upper body to keep the wind off and soak up any warmth from the sun. A solid entry level suit if you’ve spent most of your cash on a new stick for the summer.

Features: • 3/2mm Super Light Neoprene • Single lined upper body panels • Anti chafe Lycra bound adjustable neck • Chunky YKK metal zip • Flat lock construction • Kevlar reinforced knees RRP: £77.95

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Circle One team rider Matt Capel, West Oz Photo: Ben Selway

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contact: web: aldersportswear.com email: info@aldersportswear.com tel: 01566 783 444

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EVO 3/2

Teamrider: Sam Boex Features: • 100% “x” stretch neoprene - this is super light & flexible.

• 90% “hydroband” inside seams - a flexible durable way seal seams • YKK short chest zip - leaves your back free to flex • Aerocore torso - a thermal lining inside the torso improves the thermal quality • Raw cuffs with “liquid seal” strips inside - this helps prevent water flushes • Duratec knee pads - the strongest most flexy knee pad we can find • Pre bent knee and arm construction - reduces bunching behind the knees and elbow • Glide skin collar • Glued and blindstitched - water tight seams RRP:£170

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FREERIDE 3/2

Teamrider: Mike Lay Features: • 100% “x” stretch neoprene - this is super light & flexible • 10% “hydroband” inside around the crotch and back - to keep your bits warm • Aerocore torso - a thermal lining inside the chest improves the thermal quality • Bat flap + collar made from 1mm neoprene - prevents water entry from the zip • Raw cuffs with “liquid seal” strips inside - this helps prevent water flushes • Duratec knee pads - the strongest most flexy knee pad we can find • Pre bent knee and arm construction - reduces bunching behind the knees and elbow • Off set zip - reduces water entry • Glide skin adjustable rolled collar • Glued and blindstitched - water tight seams • Available in mens and ladys RRP: £130

STEALTH 3/2

Teamrider: Dan Catten Features: • “X” stretch on shoulders and sleeves - for flexible paddling power • Single lined torso - to prevent wind chill and help maintain inner core body temperature • YKK metal zip slider - for a long life • Raw cuffs and ankles for easy entry • Duratec knee pads - the strongest most flexy knee pad we can find • Glide skin adjustable collar • Glued and blindstitched - water tight seams • Available in men, lady and junior styles RRP: £100.00 & £75

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Alder team rider Matt Smith, Scotland Photo: Mickey Smith

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contact: web: patagonia.com email: store_sansebastian@patagonia.com tel: 0800 026 0055

M’S R2® FRONT-ZIP SHORT-SLEEVED FULL SUIT

For cool water temps (55°-65°F/12°-18°C); 2mm neoprene through out Features: • Handmade from high quality 2mm neoprene that meets our rigorous standards for strength, durability and warmth • Torso and thighs lined with merino wool and recycled polyester grid lining to maximize performance • Wool’s grid pattern dries fast, reduces odour and creates dead-air space to help retain warmth • Neoprene underarm panels faced with nylon jersey to increase flexibility • Anatomically engineered kneepads are made with strong and stretchy Supratex instead of stiffer, environmentally harmful PVC • Seams are single-needle blindstitched on the outside using nylon-bonded thread and triple glued for extra durability and strength RRP: £259

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M’S R2® BACK-ZIP FULL SUIT

For cool water temps (55°-65°F/12°-18°C); 2mm neoprene through out Features: • Handmade from high quality 2mm neoprene that meets our rigorous standards for strength, durability and warmth • Fully lined with soft, chlorine-free merino wool and recycled polyester grid for superior warmth • Panels and seams are strategically placed for ease of paddling • Seams are single-needle blindstitched on the outside using nylon-bonded thread and triple glued for extra durability and strength • Crescent-shaped neoprene panel along closure for easier zip-up and a better seal; zipper gusset has drain holes • Neoprene underarm panels are faced with nylon jersey on both sides for better flex while paddling • Anatomically engineered kneepads are made with strong and stretchy Supratex instead of stiffer, environmentally harmful PVC • Durable Supratex cuffs at wrists and ankles minimize flushing and are reinforced with bar tacks and a polyurethane tab RRP: £379

W’S R2® FRONT-ZIP FULLSUIT

For cool water temps (55°-65°F/12°-18°C); 2mm neoprene through out Features: • Fully lined with soft, fast-drying, chlorine-free merino wool for warmth and comfort • Handmade from high quality 2mm neoprene that meets our rigorous standards for strength, durability and warmth • External/internal neck gasket (1.5 mm neoprene with a polyester jersey surface and centre-front key pocket), gasket minimizes flushing and is reinforced at the shoulders for durability • Panels and seams are strategically placed for ease of paddling • Durable Supratex cuffs at wrists and ankles minimize flushing and are reinforced with bar tacks and a polyurethane tab • Anatomically engineered kneepads are made with strong and stretchy Supratex instead of stiffer, environmentally harmful PVC • Front yoke is overlapped for easy on/off RRP: £399

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Dan Malloy testing a new shape somewhere in California Photo: Jim Martin

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XCEL DRYLOCK

Voted wetsuit of the year by the surf industry manufacturers association for the third time the Xcel Drylock offers the ultimate in cold water performance.

Features: • Constructed with 100% multi density ultrastretch foam with airprene chest and back panels.

• Drylock wrist seals and a waterproof closed front zip reduce waterflow and the water repellent thermobamboo and recycled fibre lining sheds water and retains heat.

• The drylock has an engineered fit with minimal panels and seams giving total flexibility and increased performance.

RRP: £300.00, drylock 4/3 £320.00

XCEL INFINITI X-ZIP

Constructed of 100% ultrastretch superlight foam with a super soft snag resistant outer lining.

Features: • The Infiniti front zip system combines an engineered fit with minimum seams and panels giving maximum flexibility and warmth.

• The Xzip front zip sysytem has a water resistant interlock zip and a crossover neck PRODUCT FEATURE LOGOS entry.

SPRING 2011 • The water repellent lining is infused with SURF FULLSUITS BY SERIES recycled fibers and heat retaining bamboo charcoal.

• With pre-bent elbows and knees, 4 way stretch knee pads and fusion sealed seams ZIPPERS, SEAMS, & MATERIALS the whole suit is designed to fit close to the body without restriction.

• The Xcel infiniti 3/2 is available in both Xzip 1 (open front zip) and Xzip 2 (closed front zip) RRP: Xzip £220.00, Xzip 2, £230.00

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INFINITI COMP

New for summer 2011 the xcel infiniti comp has been designed with performance in mind.

Features: • Fully double lined with minimum seams and xcel’s trademark through the neck entry, the comp suit is durable yet extremely light and flexible.

• The water repellent thermobamboo and recycled fibre lining sheds water and retains heat.

RRP: £200.00

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Xcel team rider Sepp Bruhwiler, Canada Photo: Tim Nunn

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FLEX MENS FULL SUIT

Features: The Level 3 neoprene throughout – 3mm on the torso and 2mm on the arms and legs.

Combined with GBS and taped seam construction this suit ensures maximum manoeuvrability and a superior comfort fit. The exclusive double flap collar guarantees a comfortable and minimum water flush experience whilst making entry and exit simple.

Combnined with the batlink 2 system you’ll never experience that flushing feeling again!

Arm and leg openings have a rubber brace reinforcement system that reduces water penetration and assists a longer life seal. Key pocket incorporated. Available in deep grey/ yellow, black/white and in sizes from XS to XXL. RRP: £180.00

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LONG SLEEVE SHORTY

Features: This long sleeve shorty is ideal for the UK waters keeping your arms protected and enabling you to gain maximum power with minimum limitation from the super stretch neoprene. The Level 3/2mm neoprene combined with GBS construction, with liquid taping in the crotch, ensures maximum manoeuvrability and a superior comfort fit. The exclusive double flap collar guarantees a comfortable and minimum water flush experience whilst making entry and exit simple. Arm and leg openings have a rubber brace reinforcement system that reduces water penetration and assists a longer life seal.

Available in black/black or black/white and in sizes from XS to XXL. RRP: £110.00

LADY SHORTY

Features: Level 3 neoprene – meaning that the material will stretch to three times it’s original length.

Combine this in a 2/2 suit together with flatlock stitching and you have a super stretchy and super comfy suit. Single lined fine mesh neoprene help protect you against the windchill whilst the single flap colour make for super easy in, easy out. Attention to detail is paramount in this suit – check out the additional padding, in the shape of the Oxbow logo, to protect the hips against bruising – perfect for surf board or harness protection. Available in two colourways - deep grey/green and black/white with sizing from XS to XL RRP: £70.00

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Oxbow team rider Matt Meola Photo: EPES

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SGX

Features: The SGX is the only wetsuit of its kind. Utilising advanced Japanese technology to create a hydrophobic, carbon infused jersey with a high grade foam core; this maximises thermal properties and minimises weight.

Features: • IWS - 100% Inside Welded Seams • C2 Chest Zip - Refined for seamless, functional, water tight design.

• H2R - Water repellent coated neoprene Military grade repellent means the suit never soaks water.

• Furnace panel - Inside large polypro front panel from thorso to the knees.

• ZG400R - Japanese materials, with a yarn coated water repllent treatment, never soaks water, never gets heavy, meaning you’re NOT carrying additional weight when you’re surfing.

• Supratex knees - 3D moulded supratex knee pads.

• MSD - Minimal seam design to increase flexibilty and comfort.

• 45mins - Superfast drying.

RRP: £250

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THE REVOLUTION

It’s all about Flexibility, water tight and functional design.

Features: • MSD - Minimal seam design to increase flexibility and comfort.

• ZG300 - Superflex, Light weight superflex material in areas of need.

• Airlite S Stretch - Incredible light weight, low water absorption, durable superflex neoprene.

• Drymax entry - Water resistant Back Zip incorporating an internal barrier and Drymax collar system to create a completely drip free water tight entry.

• IWS - Impact Welded Seams, 80% externally welded water tight seams.

RRP: £160

THE SG5

SG5 is all about warmth,30% warmer than any nylon covered neoprene.

Features: • Solar mesh - Increased Solar Mesh area to absorb, trap and transfer the suns heat to the body, acting in the same way as a solar panel!

• Wind resistant, water resistant, solar mesh is 30% warmer than nylon covered neoprene.

• C2 Chest Zip - Refined for seamless, functional, water tight design.

• Furnace lining - Back and front of the suit is lined with a new super quick drying heat retaining furnace lining to keep you warm.

• IWS - Impacted welded seams, externally and critically interally welded seams for a water tight flexible sealed seam.

• Supratex knees - 3D moulded supratex knee pads. Exterior stash pocket.

RRP: £210

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Billabong team rider Laurie Towner Photo: Courtesy of Billabong

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WIRED SERIES 2

Features: • Blindstitched seams • 100% LQS Liquid Seam System • 100% Ultra Stretch C-Flex neoprene • Firecore Poly Pro interior front body panel • DuroFlx knee pads • Super seal glideskin collar • D.F.Z. - Diagonal front zipper with bungee fixers • Lock Down cuff seals • Clam Shell neck entry • Ultra minimal seam styling • Pre bent elbows and knees • Engineered fit • YKK front zip • Key pocket Available as: • Mens Wired Series 2: 4x3 & 3x2 GBS Steamer Sizes: Men’s – S, MS, M, MT, ML, LS, L, LT, XL, 2XL RRP: £210.00

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RE-WIRED

Features: • Blindstitched seams • 80% Ultra Stretch Eco-Flex neoprene • 20% Ultra Stretch C-Flex neoprene • DuroFlx knee pads • Super seal glideskin collar • D.F.Z. - Diagonal front zipper • LQS Wrist and Cuff seals • Clam shell neck entry • Ultra minimal seam styling • Pre-bent elbows and knees • Engineered fit • YKK front zip • Key pocket Available as: • Mens Re-Wired: 3x2 GBS Steamer • Ladies Re-Wired: 3x2 GBS Steamer Sizes: Mens: S, MS, M, MT, ML, LS, L, LT, XL, 2XL, Ladies: 6, 8, 10, 12, 12/14, 16 RRP: £160.00

LEGEND

Features: • Glued and Blindstitched seams (GBS) • Ultra Stretch C-Flex neoprene over total upper body • Reinforcement disks inside on critical areas and junctions • DuroFlx knee pads • Titanium mesh chest and back panel • Super seal glideskin oring wrap around collar • Ozone back wing barrier system • Engineered fit • YKK back zip • Key pocket • Available in 3x2 and 4x3 thickness Available as: • Mens Legend: 4x3 & 3x2 GBS Steamer • Ladies Legend: 4x3 & 3x2 GBS Steamer • Kids Legend: 3x2 GBS Steamer Sizes: Men’s: S, MS, M, MT, ML, LS, L, LT, XL, 2XL, 3XL Women: 6, 8, 10, 12/14, 14, 16, 18 Boys/Girls: XS, S, MS, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Adults RRP: £110.00 Kids RRP: £79.95

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C-Skins team rider Joss Ash, Sardinia Photo: Ben Selway

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CYPHER DS

Core surfers need a core suit when it comes to taking on cold winter conditions. Which is why QUIKSILVER developed the CYPHER DS designed using QUIKSILVER most advanced materials, plio-tech thermal air chamber neoprene, bio fleece thermal neoprene and fibre lite neoprene we have created the warmest winter wetsuit available. Our new DST (dual seal treatment) seam seal prevents water entry, while allowing maximum seam stretch.

The hydro-lock dry chest zip combined with our bead lock chest, wrist and ankle seals will keep you dry and warm. The bead lock system is designed to integrate with our CYPHER booties and gloves for a water tight seal.

Features: • Plio tech air chamber neoprene back panel • Bio fleece thermal neoprene front mid body • Fibre lite neoprene • DST – dual seam treatment • Hyrdro lock DRY chest zip • Bead lock wrist-ankle and shoulder seals • Ecto flex knee pads • External leg key pocket RRP: £280

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CYPHER MS

The CYPHER series was created with three words in mind…flexibility, lightness and warmth. If you’re like other cold water surfers who swear by the CYPHER, you are not about sacrifice. Available in two entry systems, chest zip or back zip. The CYPHER is unbelievably flexible, lightweight and warm, thanks to the combination of our new fibre-light and bio-fleece thermal neoprene and our flex max seal seam sealing. Add to that, our new and improved bead lock seal on all models, thermal smoothie and hydro shield in our back zip styles, and you have the warmest, most flexible and lightest weight cold water suit available.

Features: • Bio fleece thermal neoprene back panel • Fibre lite neoprene • Flex max seam seal • YKK mini chest zip entry • Bead lock wrist-ankle and shoulder seals • Ecto flex knee pads • External leg key pocket RRP: £220

SYNCRO

You won’t find a better entry level suit. Period.

SYNCRO is the first entry level series of suit made exclusively with 100% hyperstretch 2 material, making it 18% more flexible than any other entry level suit. It has QUIKSILVER’s HFT heating system (hollowfible technology) in the chest panel and our hydroshield zip barrier. The SYNCRO is made with better and higher quality materials than the competition and it has more features, but without the premium price.

Features: • 100% Hyperstretch 2 neoprene • Vapour stretch mesh chest panel lined with HFT (Hollowfibre technology heating system) • Hydroshield water barrier • GBS (glued and blindstitched seams) • YKK standard length GBS back zip • Ecto flex knee pads • External leg pockets RRP: £130

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Quiksilver team rider Richie Sills, Porthleven Photo: Ben Selway

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contact: web: ripcurl.com email: rc_newquay@ripcurl-europe.com tel: 01637 859359 Rip Curl wetsuits are built with pure function in mind. Our philosophy is to make wetsuits that perform to the highest standards for every surfer. We test our materials and construction in both harsh ocean environments and the detail orientated confines of the laboratory.

E-BOMB PRO + CHEST ZIP

The new E-BOMB is a PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE SUIT WITH 30% MORE STRETCH! New for Summer 2011 the E-BOMB PRO+ has the addition of an E3+ Action Panel. Incredibly, the new E3+ has 30% more stretch than E3 and is twice as easy to stretch - with just a half kilo of force! E3+ material is so stretchy that we couldn’t use it in the legs, arms and neck areas because of the rick of blow out. E3 Plus is strategically placed in areas that allow maximum body torque during maneuvers and the least resistance when paddling.

Rip Curl’s E3+ Technology is LIGHTER, WARMER, and MORE FLEXIBLE. Features: • Glued and Blind Stitched • Chest Zip Entry • 4-Way Back Stretch • 100% Elastomax materials • Stress Point Taped • Seamless Underarms & Shoulders • Lock Slide Design • Drainage System • Glued & Blind Stitched • Stash Pocket • Available in 3/2, 4/3 steamer, and 2/2 spring suit RRP: £230 (steamer) 086

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G-BOMB

The G-BOMB is light as a feather! The Absolute ULTIMATE in women’s wetsuits. The G-BOMB has all of the major features packed into one amazingly flexible, warm, durable and form fitting suit. The girls have been absolutely loving this suit!

Features: • 100% Elastomax • Fireskin Lining • 3/4 Liquid Tape • Seamless Underarms & Shoulders • Chest Zip • Stress Point Taped • Glued & Blindstitched • S-Flex Knees • Stash Pocket • Available in 3/2, 4/3, and 5/3 steamer, 2/2 S/S steamer, S/S spring suit, L/S jacket RRP: £220 (steamer)

DAWN PATROL CHEST ZIP

The Dawn Patrol series is for surfers who want a quality wetsuit from the leading brand, incorporating some high end features, at an economical price. In the 80’s the Dawn Patrol wetsuit set new levels, fit and fashion. Today the all new Dawn Patrol brings essential to end features and a fresh new look.

Surfing may have changed but the Dawn Patrol remains a leader in it’s class.

Features: • Elastomax 3 • Seamless Underarms & Shoulders • Ultralight • Stash Pocket • Stress Point Taped • Available in 3/2, 4/3 steamer, and 2/2 S/S and L/S spring suit, and shortjohn RRP: £140 (steamer)

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Ripcurl team rider Owen Wright Photo: Coutesy of Ripcurl

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