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SUMMER SUITS AND SHORTIE SUITS
Many people think a Shortie with short arms and legs is a summer suit and a suit with long arms and legs isn't ! However it all depends on water temperature. In the UK, as a guide, a Shorty suit is for short periods in the water on warmer summer days. they are ideally suited to taking off and putting back on several times a day, perfect for younger children. Shorties are nearly always 3/2mm and if any thinner virtually useless in the UK.

Summer suits in the UK are 3/2mm usually long legged and sleeves but sometimes have short or detachable sleeves. If you go for the short sleeve option then you will be colder on cooler less sunny days even with the detachable sleeves on whist in the water. Summer suits have either Flatlocked or sealed seams. Sealed seam suits are usually glued & blind stitched ( sometimes called cup stitching). The more expensive better quality suits are also liquid taped for added strength and longevity. Flatlocked seams are very strong but will let water through. 

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 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 man
oeuvrability. 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.
How titanium works

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. 


Liquid Taping

Also known as S or Super Seal. A type of rubber applied to the inside seams in liquid form to achieve a 100% watertight seal and add to the overall strength of the seam. Liquid Taping is 'the' best thing to happen in wetsuit design in recent years and if you're paying £140 or more for a suit and it doesn't have Liquid Taping , you're being ripped off!
   


Firewall

AIROCORE Firewall from Yamamoto is a light, warm and very comfortable thermal lining, knitted with Tetron Polyester Hollow yarn which contains large volumes of inert air. This air is key to it's high insulating property. Firewall has a low water absorption, wicks moisture away from the body and is quick drying plus it has excellent 4-way stretch

                        
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.
                                            
Spanflex

Spanflex adjustable collar is super stretch neoprene lined with Lycra to give a snug and comfortable rash-free fit


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.

Batwing zip flap
This stops any water from entering the suit through the zip and means the water has to come up and over the collar to enter the suit. So it keeps you much warmer in the winter months.

MEN'S SUMMER SUITS

 

 

 Sola Nytro 3mm Shorty

Sola Nytro 3mm Shorty

A high quality shorty wetsuit at a great price. Colours Black
Price  £45    

  View Size Chart    Product Ref IMP02

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Alder Impact 3mm Shorty

A high quality shorty wetsuit with  stretchy sleeves at a great price.
Price  ONLY £45      
View Size Chart    
Product Ref IMP02

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Men's Impact Summer Wetsuit

Alder Impact 3mm Full

A full length summer suit with stretch sleeve and shoulders. A well built comfortable suit at a great price. Colours Black with Blue or Red
Price     £
65  
View Size Chart    Product Ref IMP01

 

 

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Men's Stealth 3/2mm Summer Wetsuit

Alder Stealth 3/2mm

A full length 3/2mm summer suit with super stretch sleeve and shoulders and 100% sealed seams. A very comfortable and warm summer suit.
Price     £90    View Size Chart    Product Ref STH01

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 Sola Nytro 3/2mm Summer Wetsuit

Sola Nytro 3mm

A full length 3mm summer suit with. A very comfortable and warm summer suit.
Price    £
60 inc. FREE UK Postage 
    View Size Chart    Product Ref COR32

 

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Men's Freeride 3/2mm Summer Wetsuit

Alder Freeride 3/2mm

A 100% super stretch neoprene 3mm Summer suit with back-flap, 100% super stretch and liquid taped in high stress areas. A very comfortable and warm summer suit.
Price     £99  
View Size Chart    Product Ref S
LM32

 

 

MEN'S 5mm & 6mm  SUITS

                  

 Sola Core 5mm

Sola Core

5/4/3mm double lined, blind stitched. hard wearing. Excellent value.
,Price   £90         RRP £120
View Size Chart     

 

 Alder Stealth 5/3 MORE DETAILS

Alder Stealth

5/4/3mm double lined. 100% sealed seam .  Super stretch neoprene on arms & shoulders.  Unbeatable value for money All Sizes 
Price   £110       
View Size Chart   Product Ref. MSTHS5/3

 

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 FREERIDE 5/3 DETAILS

Alder Freeride 5/3mm Steamer

Alder's new mid range 5/4/3mm steamer. 100% Superstretch neoprene. Taped seams, in high stress areas. Batwing zip anti-flushing system.
Price £1
30         

View Size Chart  Product Ref.
SL5/3

 

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Alder Plasma Fire DETAILS

Alder Drifter 5/4/3mm

100% Super stretch neoprene. Batwing zip flap and integral collar i.e. no water through the zip! Firewall thermal system on chest  and back. 60% Taped seams. 

Price  £150          
View Size Chart  Product
Ref.
MDFT5?3

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Alder Evo Front Zip Steamer

5/4/3mm front zip steamer. 5mm  body and legs. Super stretch everywhere 100% liquid taped seams. 
Price £195

View Size Chart
   Product Ref. EVO5/3

 

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6mm Alder Hooded Evo Front Zip 

6/5/4mm front zip steamer. 6mm  body 5mm  legs. Super stretch everywhere 100% liquid taped seams. None hooded version available.
Price £
250 
View Size Chart   Product Ref. EVO
64

 

Check out individually priced clearance suits on Sale in the Bargains

 

                   

          

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All the Men's Suits come with a 12 month warranty against the seams splitting and the zips breaking

 

 

                

 

 

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