Wetsuits
for Kids - Warmth in the water. Warmth from wind chill when wet
and 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.
HOW A CHILD'S 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.
WINTER WETSUITS
& STEAMERS A Steamer
is a suit with sealed seams, usually achieved by cup or blind stitching.
This stops the majority of 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
5mm or 5/3mm or 5/4/3mm.
Winter suits should really be described as
Three or
Four Season 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.
Most of the major manufacturers including Alder are stopping the use 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
when
dry
Store
flat and un-creased or on wide shouldered
plastic
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
or
hair conditioner to remove
excessive smells. But only occasionally.
Super stretch suits are best kept flat and
folded behind the knees and then in half. Only use a hanger for
short periods of time and use as wide a hanger as possible.
Mesh or Single lined Mesh is
the term for neoprene without the usual external nylon coating. It
is very flexible and thus more comfortable than double lined
neoprene and also warmer in strong winds. Mesh should only
be used in carefully chosen areas of the suit as it is more prone to
damage from sharp objects.
Super Stretch Also known as "X"
Stretch Neoprene. Developed for excellent stretch and memory. Hard wearing stretch
nylon on the outside with softer super stretch nylon on the inside provides excellent
comfort and fit.
Double Lined A double lined suit is quite simply
a suit that has a lining on the inside and a similar covering on the outside of the suit.
Flatlock Flatlock stitching is a strongly stitched seam that leaves a flat seam on the inside of the suit
as well as the outside.
Blind
Stitching Blind
or cup stitching is stitching that does not go through the suit to the other
side and so does not let water through. This is what makes a steamer warmer than
a summer suit as well as the thicker neoprene. It also makes it more expensive
as the seams are glued by hand before the stitching. If the suit is then liquid
taped you get extra strength and water tightness on the seams, well worth the
extra cash
KID'S FULL SUITS
Alder Stealth 5mm Full
5mm torso. Twin needle
blind stitched. 3mm body Super stretch sleeve and shoulder. Heat taped on stress points.
Tough knee pads. YKK zip .
Price £99 View Size Chart
Product
Ref.KSTH53
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Alder Impact 3mm Summer
This best
selling suit offers excellent value
with many features kneepads, fully adjustable Velcro
neck closure to eliminate cold water . Single lined titanium
torso panel, flatlock construction. Product Ref IMPK01 ONLY
£50 View Size Chart
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Sola Kid's Storm 3mm Summer
This double lined suit offers excellent value
with many features such as full kneepads, fully adjustable Velcro
neck closure. Single lined titanium
torso panel, flatlock construction .
A suit designed specifically for Baby's and Toddler''s with ease of entry/exit a priority. A front zip and low
cut neck for comfort. The smaller sizes are wider than usual to fit the ' baby shape '
and to allow for possible use of a nappy.
ONLY £35
FREE UK POSTAGE View Size Chart
Ref. BBY01
All the Kid's Suits come with a
12 month warranty against the seams splitting and the zips breaking.
KID'S SHORTY SUITS FREE UK
POSTAGE
Alder
Impact 3mm Shorty
This double lined suit offers excellent value
with many features such as fully adjustable Velcro
neck closure to eliminate cold water flushing. Single lined torso panel, flatlock construction, key pocket. ONLY £35 View Size Chart
Ref. IMPKS02
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Girls Impact 3mm Shorty
This double lined suit, excellent value
with many features such as fully adjustable Velcro
neck closure.
A suit designed specifically for Baby's and Toddler''s with ease of entry/exit a priority. A front zip and low
cut neck for comfort. The smaller sizes are wider than usual to fit the ' baby shape '
and to allow for possible use of a nappy.
ONLY £20 View Size Chart
Ref. BBY02
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Sola Shorty Wetsuit
A Great suit on clearance RRP. £30 Sizes M, L. XL, 2XL
ONLY £15
