The South Island of New Zealand holds beautiful scenery and plentiful surf, but be prepared for barking sea lions and bone-chilling paddleouts. With high quality neoprene and a merino wool and recycled polyester lining, the R4® Front-Zip Hooded Full Suit offers cozy warmth for the far reaches of the Southern Hemisphere. Our warmest wetsuit, it features one-piece front and back construction, an overlapped front yoke, neoprene underarm panels have nylon jersey on both sides (instead of wool) for maximum stretch, and a 3-panel hood that conforms to the head for a comfortable fit when you're waiting for that last wave in. With durable and flexible PVC-free kneepads and Supratex cuffs to reduce flushing. All critical seams and stress areas are secured with glue dots, 1cm bartacks and Melco® reinforcements.
Details
- Handmade with a high quality neoprene that meets our rigorous standards for strength, durability and warmth; warm grid lining is an innovative blend of soft, chlorine-free merino wool and recycled polyester; chlorine-free merino dries quickly and naturally reduces odor (U.S. Patent No. 7395553)
- One-piece front and back panels and internal / external neck gasket (1.5mm neoprene with a polyester jersey surface and center-front key pocket); overlapped front yoke for easy on / off
- Hood with 3-panel neoprene construction conforms to head for a comfortable fit and easy on / off. Adjustable cord provides snug fit around face. Supratex brim sheds water and shields face from sun
- Neoprene underarm panels feature nylon jersey on both sides for maximum stretch while paddling; recycled polyester on outside of seat and legs for increased durability
- Anatomically engineered PVC-free kneepads made with flexible and durable Supratex material
- Leg and ankle cuffs made with flexible and durable Supratex material to reduce flushing; glue dots, 1cm bartacks and Melco® reinforcements secure all high stress areas and critical seam locations
- Seams are single-needle blindstitched on the outside with nylon-bonded thread, and triple glued for additional durability and strength; crotch seams are internally taped
- Front and back torso, seat: 5mm neoprene. Sleeves and legs: 4mm neoprene. Underarms, external gasket and hood: 3mm neoprene. Suit: chlorine-free merino wool/recycled polyester grid lining
- 1604 g (56.6 oz)
- Made in Thailand.
