Technology has taken us to many new and
exciting places – and often in unexpected ways.
Who would've thought that research done for
the US space program back in the day would now be helping surfers to stay warmer
in the water for longer! It sounds strange – but it's true.
Titanium-lined neoprene was developed by Japan's Yamamoto
Corporation in the 1980s.
With this technology – based on NASA
research aimed at reducing overheating during spaceship re-entry – a thin Titanium Alpha metallic alloy coating
is applied to the neoprene surface before the bonding of the outer fabric.
The Titanium looks like a coating of
silvery-grey paint. Like all good ideas
it's pretty simple, but it works.
In the water, as the thermal heat generated by your body tries to escape
the wetsuit it hits the Titanium-lining
that reflects the heat back towards you.
This happens continually. So every time you
move, paddle, or expel energy, more heat is created inside your suit and reflected
back to you—increasing heat retention by up to an amazing 40%.
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| How Titanium lined neoprene works. Source: Yamamoto Corporation |
The great advantage is you can wear a much
thinner, lighter wetsuit without compromising warmth.
The thinner the suit, the more flexible you
are. You'll have more energy and power. Your paddle efficiency will sky rocket!
You will catch more waves!
At Seventhwave we use Yamamoto's Titanium
lining in all our top-line models and extensively in our lightweight Titanium
Lite Gear range.
So next time you are looking to replace an
old wetsuit or thinking of adding a whole new dimension to your water sports,
consider the benefits of wearing a Titanium-lined limestone neoprene
wetsuit from Seventhwave and experience the Power of Titanium.
"Just had my first surf wearing that Seventhwave Hot Top which arrived over a week ago - The Hot Top turned an ordinary steamer into a toaster - really comfortable, easy to pull the suit over and I had the warmest session ever in small waves. Cant fault the build and the fit. Love that neck which seals and is so comfortable. Thanks for the prompt shipping and the emails regarding proper fit."
Cheers and thanks, Willie Burgess, Sydney, Australia
"Eighteen
months ago I purchased a MAX 2mm custom made Titanium wetsuit from
Seventhwave, along with a Titanium Hot Top. Since then I have more than
doubled the time I can spend in the water, even at temperatures of 16 to
20˚C. I recently added an Arctic Hood, 2mm gloves and a pair of 2mm Fin
Sox. This can effectively triple my time in the water.
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What do others say about their Seventhwave gear?
"Just had my first surf wearing that Seventhwave Hot Top which arrived over a week ago - The Hot Top turned an ordinary steamer into a toaster - really comfortable, easy to pull the suit over and I had the warmest session ever in small waves. Cant fault the build and the fit. Love that neck which seals and is so comfortable. Thanks for the prompt shipping and the emails regarding proper fit."
Cheers and thanks, Willie Burgess, Sydney, Australia
"Eighteen
months ago I purchased a MAX 2mm custom made Titanium wetsuit from
Seventhwave, along with a Titanium Hot Top. Since then I have more than
doubled the time I can spend in the water, even at temperatures of 16 to
20˚C. I recently added an Arctic Hood, 2mm gloves and a pair of 2mm Fin
Sox. This can effectively triple my time in the water.
My
Seventhwave Titanium wettie is the warmest, most comfortable suit I have
ever worn. An added bonus is the after sales service at Seventhwave,
which is really good."
Colleen Nacson, Sydney, Australia
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Seventhwave
Wetsuits are made in New Zealand from Yamamoto Limestone neoprene. Seventhwave
Wetsuits are different because we make each wetsuit Custom-Fit, to the
customers measurements. We like to get your measurements and details and
then custom make your preferred wetsuit model and thickness to your
exact size and shape. We think that's why we get such good feedback
from our customers, many of whom come back again and again. To own a
Seventhwave wetsuit is to support New Zealand made, to stand up for
quality and to experience water sports in a warmer way.
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