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ADVANTAGES
OF A WETSUIT
Warmth in the water.
Protection
from wind chill when wet but out of the water.
A slight
positive buoyancy gives confidence and reduces the chance of
exhaustion while swimming.
Protection from sunburn and
jellyfish stings.
Bright colours make your child easier to
see in the water.
Resale value for a suit in good
condition is high.
HOW A
WETSUIT WORKS
A snug fitting wetsuit keeps a thin layer
of water between your skin and the suit. Your natural body heat,
insulated by the material (neoprene) of the suit, warms this thin
layer of water.
The closer the fit of the suit to your own body
shape the warmer the suit will be, so don't try to get two years
growth out of your childs suit - it just won't work, being too big
for the first year and quite possibly too small and uncomfortable for the second.
WINTER SUITS
& STEAMERS
A Steamer is a suit with sealed seams, usually
achieved by cup or blind stitching. This stops cold water from re-entering
the suit once your body has initially heated it up. Winter wetsuits are
steamers with a 5mm body and legs for warmth and 3mm arms for manoeuvrability.
These are usually described as 5/3mm or 5/4/3mm.
Winter suits should really be described as Three Seasons Suits
as they are essential in the UK and northern Europe from September
to May.
What
is Titanium ?
Titanium is a metal similar to aluminium and magnesium. It works
by reflecting body heat in the same way as tin foil and survival
blankets.
A nice fitting, well made suit is more important than having it made
out of titanium.
WETSUIT
CARE
Your wetsuit
should last for many years if some simple guidelines are
followed -
- Rinse
well in fresh water after every use
- Do not
leave for lengthy periods in direct sunlight
- Turn the
right way out
- Store
flat and un-creased or on wide shouldered coat hanger.
- Don't
leave tightly packed, especially if sandy and wet
- Don't
put in the washing machine or tumble dryer
- Don't
iron.
- Don't
wash with detergent or bleach.
- Use a
mild solution of Miltons or a specific wetsuit shampoo to remove
excessive smells.
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Warrior Wetsuit
3mm Shorty
A suit with slightly wider fitting, stretch sleeves. Single lined
torso panel, flatlock construction
ONLY
£30
View Size Chart
Ref. WAR02
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Girls Impact
3mm Shorty
This double lined suit, excellent value
with many features such as fully adjustable Velcro
neck closure to eliminate cold water. Single lined torso panel, flatlock construction, key pocket.
ONLY £30
View Size Chart
Ref. GMPKS02
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