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ADVANTAGES
OF A WETSUIT
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
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 (hence
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 manoeverability.
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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Kids Stealth
Winter 5mm Steamer
5mm mesh torso. Twin needle
blind stitched.
Super stretch sleeve and shoulder. Heat taped on stress points.
Pre-bent knee construction. Tough knee pads. 3mm behind knee panel Key holder.
Metal YKK zip .
ONLY £70
RRP
£80
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Product
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Alder Impact
3mm Summer
This double lined suit offers excellent value
with many features such as full kneepads, fully adjustable Velcro
neck closure to eliminate cold water flushing. Single lined titanium
torso panel, flatlock construction, key pocket.
Available
with short sleeves.
Product Ref IMPK01
ONLY
£40
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Girls Alder Impact
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, key pocket.
Available as a
Shorty Price £30
Product Ref GMPK01
ONLY
£40
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