_{ION Strike Wetsuit Features:}

_{Limestone Neoprene:
Super-Friendly to the environment. ION have retreated from the oil based neoprene production process. Instead, ION use a process which relies on Limestone as a raw material. Limestone largely consists of calcium carbide, which is the main ingredient for all types of neoprene. Calcium carbide is then mixed together with other components to create specific neoprene densities and structures to serve the needs of the designers.}

_{S-Type Neoprene:
Completely made of Sheico’s S-Type neoprene which is one of the most elastic neoprene types on the market. It’s also very warm and lightweight due to its specific cell structure..}

_{Fully Glued and Blind-Stitched Water Sealing:
The edges of the neoprene panels are covered with a highly adhesive, UV resistant contact glue which needs to dry for a few minutes. Then the glue is applied a second time to make it more sticky. Once the corresponding parts of the neoprene edges are put together by hand and then firmly squeezed with an electric pressing tool cm by cm to achieve the high tearing strength, the seams are stitched on the inside with a special blind-stitch sewing machine. A curved needle pokes through the neoprene layer and applies an elastic seam on the outside. By using this technique, the seam is highly tear proof, elastic and completely watertight and provides insulation and comfort.}

_{Velcro Leg Loops:
For an even tighter seal. If needed the velcro loop avoids any intrusion of water by perfect adjustment. In the unlikely case that the loop releases on the water it can not get lost due to its unique construction. Of course the Velcro Loop can be removed easily if not needed.}

_{Seal Tite Wrists:}

_{Equipped with rubber stripes at the wrists to reduce the chance of the wrists riding up as you raise your arms. The tighter and sealed fit also avoids water rushing into your arms.}

_{Crotch Protection:
Equipped with a double lined crotch panel, to avoid abrasion from leg straps of seat harnesses. Equipped with a special hexagon coating to avoid windchill at the crotch area.}

_{Water Gate +:
Additional cuff extension on the batwing panel worn over the head for best waterproofness.}

_{Gatekeeper:
When you put on a wetsuit with batwing construction by yourself, the Water Gate back panel can roll up inside and makes it hard to grab it without help.}

_{A Velcro patch on the upper part of the batwing makes it possible to fix the batwing on the neck closure.}

_{This prevents the Water Gate back panel from rolling up inside and helps you grabbing it without the help of an assisting buddy. The Velcro patches of the batwing and neck closure are now provided with a red label, so you can easily see how to close it.}

_{Velcro Fix:
Getting in and out of a wetsuit can be a hassle sometimes, because the velcro closure on the ankle never stays open, when you try to slide through the leg opening.}

_{A small Velcro patch on the outside of the closure flap can quickly be fixed on the leg open for easy entry or exit.}

_{Water Drain:
Water which enters through the back
zipper can leak out easily and keep the back area dry.}

_{These holes are also in the calves which prevent any water from getting stuck in the legs like a bubble.}

_{Sunglasses Loop:
Small webbing loop on the neck of the wetsuit to attach your sunglasses. A great feature when in choppy conditions.}

_{Recycled Polyester:
Eco-friendly inside material consisting of recycled PET bottles and a small amount of highly elastic Spandex filaments.}

_{Seam Reinforcement:
Crucial stress points are reinforced either with MelcoTape on the inside or rubber logo patches on the outside.}

_{Supratex Reinforcements on the Knees:
Protection panels on the knees with flex zones for bending and highest abrasion resistance.}

_{Crash Padz:
Crash Padz on the shin to avoid injuries when crashing on the board edge or fin. Each Crash Pad consists of 3mm K-Type neoprene stitched on the inside. This harder neoprene absorbs any impact.}

_{K-Type Neoprene:
This shock absorbing neoprene type is used for the ION crash padz sections in the wetsuit to reach a maximum of protection in stress areas.}

_{Contour Cut:
To improve mobility and comfort, all ion wetsuits now come with a contour cut. It enhances the flexibility in the collar, wrist, ellbow, instep and the hollow of the knee.}

168-175

57-64

86-91

173-178

61-71

92-96

176-181

68-79

96-100

180-185

77-88

100-106

183-188

86-98

106-111

186-191

96-105

111-116