The HydroFlex 3mm wetsuit features super-stretch neoprene, stretching up to 250% more than standard neoprene, providing added comfort in the water as well as when taking the wetsuit on and off. In addition to the stylish, coral-reef inspired design, the HydroFlex 3mm wetsuit provides exceptional performance for comfortable underwater exploration.
Specifications:
- Thickness: 3mm
- Neoprene: Super-Stretch (3mm)
- Zipper: Heavy Duty #10
- Knee pads: Powertex Reinforced Rubber
- Seams: Flatlock
- Feel & Fit
Easy on Skin
Features:
- The inner material is ultra-soft, making it easier to put on and take off the suit. A V-shaped collar and flat-lock stitching provide extra comfort
- Aqualung’s Powertex kneepad material is tough, yet highly flexible
- Dive Computer-Friendly: The left sleeve is outfitted with a silicone traction pad to keep your dive computer from rotating once the neoprene compresses under water
- Loop Zipper: A zipper loop feature helps make getting in and out of the wetsuit alot easier on a rocking boat
- Warmth & Protection:
- Liquid Rubber Seams: Seams are sealed with liquid rubber to keep warmth in and water out. It also protects them from unraveling
- Core Protection: Reinforced chest panel provides extra resistance from wind and abrasions
- Environmentally Conscious: Non-Petroleum-Based. With an eye toward better environmental health, this neoprene is made of non-petroleum-based material
- Help the Corals :A portion of all sales of Hydroflex wetsuits will be donated to our conservation partner, Coral Guardian, and their coral restoration and awareness programs.
Care & maintenance:
There are several different types of materials used in wetsuits to achieve specific functions. It is helpful to better understand each of these materials in order to properly care for them.
Neoprene:
- Neoprene is the base material that virtually all wetsuits are made of. Neoprene is a type of rubber foam and is typically laminated with other materials depending on the desired function of the material.
Standard Nylon:
- A standard nylon outer lining is very durable against normal wear and tear. Normal care must be taken to prevent snagging, abrasion, and cuts.
Skin material:
- Skin material may be used either inside or outside of your wetsuit and often around the wrists, ankles, and neck area. This material has a rubber like appearance either being smooth or textured, and is commonly referred to as skin-in or skin-out.
- Skin neoprene material is typically used in areas where a water tight seal is desired or a benefit can be derived from it´s water shedding properties. Some additional care is needed to prevent cutting, or abrasion of this material. Sharp fingernails may cut this material if care is not taken.
Thermo-skin:
- This material may be used inside of your wetsuit. Thermo-skin material has a silver-colored smooth skin type surface.
- This material has beneficial heat reflective properties and also provides a sealing surface similar to standard skin materials. Some additional care is needed to prevent cutting, or abrasion of this material. Sharp fingernails may cut this material if care is not taken.
X-Flex or Iso-Flex Neoprene:
- X-Flex and Iso-Flex neoprene are special materials designed specifically to have a much higher rate of stretch than conventional materials. Due primarily to the looser nit needed to achieve this high degree of stretch; these materials may be more prone to snagging.
- Hook-and-loop fasteners may also cause some light snagging and pilling of the material. Some additional care is needed to prevent excessive abrasion or snagging.
Care before the Dive:
- With any of the skin surfaces including Thermo-skin, care should be taken when donning the wetsuit to not snag the interior skin surfaces with a fingernail or toenail as this material can be cut. Avoid placing your wetsuit on or near any hot surfaces.
- The exterior surface of your wetsuit is designed to withstand the normal wear and tear you might encounter during a normal dive. Abrasion against sharp rocks or other sharp objects can cut or puncture the exterior nylon surface so reasonable care should be taken to avoid these situations. Small cuts or tears can be easily repaired with wetsuit glue. Ask your dive professional for assistance.
- When removing your wetsuit, first unzip all the zippers completely. Then remove one section at a time taking care to avoid puncturing any of skin surface panels with a fingernail.
- Salt water and especially chlorine can dry out the neoprene material. When neoprene material dries out it looses it´s flexibility. To ensure the wetsuit material retains it´s flexibility for a extended period of time, it is important to thoroughly soak and rinse the wetsuit.
- Soak the wetsuit in a tub of warm fresh water (not over 120°F) for at least 15-20 minutes.
- After soaking, thoroughly hose off the wetsuit with fresh water
- Place the suit on a thick hanger with all the zippers open to ensure maximum air circulation and complete drying.
Wetsuit Storage:
Wetsuit material can develop a permanent crease if left folded for a extended period of time. It is best to store your wetsuit laying flat. If that is not possible, you can store your suit on a hanger. Use as thick a hanger as possible to better support the weight of the suit.
- The thicker the suit, the heavier, and therefore the thicker your hanger should be. There are several after-market hangers available designed specifically for this purpose.
- Store in a cool, dry and protected place out of direct sunlight.
- Do not store your wetsuit in garage if the garage is used to park a vehicle. The exhaust emissions from the vehicle can over time deteriorate the neoprene.
Wetsuit Zipper Care and Maintenance:
Zippers are designed to be pulled closed or open in a straight line. Try to avoid pulling on the zipper pulls at an excessive angle to their intended path of travel. It is best to ask your dive buddy for zipper assistance in either opening or closing the back-zipper of a one piece
back-zipped jumpsuit.
Chemicals/Solvents:
- Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols, or chemical solvents.
- Do not expose any part to aerosol spray, as some aerosol propellants attack or degrade rubber and plastic materials.
- Do not use any type of alcohol, solvent or petroleum based substances to clean or lubricate any part.
- Do not store your equipment near any oil, gasoline, chemicals, or solvents.
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The HydroFlex 3mm wetsuit features super-stretch neoprene, stretching up to 250% more than standard neoprene, providing added comfort in the water as well as when taking the wetsuit on and off. In addition to the stylish, coral-reef inspired design, the HydroFlex 3mm wetsuit provides exceptional performance for comfortable underwater exploration.
Specifications:
- Thickness: 3mm
- Neoprene: Super-Stretch (3mm)
- Zipper: Heavy Duty #10
- Knee pads: Powertex Reinforced Rubber
- Seams: Flatlock
- Feel & Fit
Easy on Skin
Features:
- The inner material is ultra-soft, making it easier to put on and take off the suit. A V-shaped collar and flat-lock stitching provide extra comfort
- Aqualung’s Powertex kneepad material is tough, yet highly flexible
- Dive Computer-Friendly: The left sleeve is outfitted with a silicone traction pad to keep your dive computer from rotating once the neoprene compresses under water
- Loop Zipper: A zipper loop feature helps make getting in and out of the wetsuit alot easier on a rocking boat
- Warmth & Protection:
- Liquid Rubber Seams: Seams are sealed with liquid rubber to keep warmth in and water out. It also protects them from unraveling
- Core Protection: Reinforced chest panel provides extra resistance from wind and abrasions
- Environmentally Conscious: Non-Petroleum-Based. With an eye toward better environmental health, this neoprene is made of non-petroleum-based material
- Help the Corals :A portion of all sales of Hydroflex wetsuits will be donated to our conservation partner, Coral Guardian, and their coral restoration and awareness programs.
Care & maintenance:
There are several different types of materials used in wetsuits to achieve specific functions. It is helpful to better understand each of these materials in order to properly care for them.
Neoprene:
- Neoprene is the base material that virtually all wetsuits are made of. Neoprene is a type of rubber foam and is typically laminated with other materials depending on the desired function of the material.
Standard Nylon:
- A standard nylon outer lining is very durable against normal wear and tear. Normal care must be taken to prevent snagging, abrasion, and cuts.
Skin material:
- Skin material may be used either inside or outside of your wetsuit and often around the wrists, ankles, and neck area. This material has a rubber like appearance either being smooth or textured, and is commonly referred to as skin-in or skin-out.
- Skin neoprene material is typically used in areas where a water tight seal is desired or a benefit can be derived from it´s water shedding properties. Some additional care is needed to prevent cutting, or abrasion of this material. Sharp fingernails may cut this material if care is not taken.
Thermo-skin:
- This material may be used inside of your wetsuit. Thermo-skin material has a silver-colored smooth skin type surface.
- This material has beneficial heat reflective properties and also provides a sealing surface similar to standard skin materials. Some additional care is needed to prevent cutting, or abrasion of this material. Sharp fingernails may cut this material if care is not taken.
X-Flex or Iso-Flex Neoprene:
- X-Flex and Iso-Flex neoprene are special materials designed specifically to have a much higher rate of stretch than conventional materials. Due primarily to the looser nit needed to achieve this high degree of stretch; these materials may be more prone to snagging.
- Hook-and-loop fasteners may also cause some light snagging and pilling of the material. Some additional care is needed to prevent excessive abrasion or snagging.
Care before the Dive:
- With any of the skin surfaces including Thermo-skin, care should be taken when donning the wetsuit to not snag the interior skin surfaces with a fingernail or toenail as this material can be cut. Avoid placing your wetsuit on or near any hot surfaces.
- The exterior surface of your wetsuit is designed to withstand the normal wear and tear you might encounter during a normal dive. Abrasion against sharp rocks or other sharp objects can cut or puncture the exterior nylon surface so reasonable care should be taken to avoid these situations. Small cuts or tears can be easily repaired with wetsuit glue. Ask your dive professional for assistance.
- When removing your wetsuit, first unzip all the zippers completely. Then remove one section at a time taking care to avoid puncturing any of skin surface panels with a fingernail.
- Salt water and especially chlorine can dry out the neoprene material. When neoprene material dries out it looses it´s flexibility. To ensure the wetsuit material retains it´s flexibility for a extended period of time, it is important to thoroughly soak and rinse the wetsuit.
- Soak the wetsuit in a tub of warm fresh water (not over 120°F) for at least 15-20 minutes.
- After soaking, thoroughly hose off the wetsuit with fresh water
- Place the suit on a thick hanger with all the zippers open to ensure maximum air circulation and complete drying.
Wetsuit Storage:
Wetsuit material can develop a permanent crease if left folded for a extended period of time. It is best to store your wetsuit laying flat. If that is not possible, you can store your suit on a hanger. Use as thick a hanger as possible to better support the weight of the suit.
- The thicker the suit, the heavier, and therefore the thicker your hanger should be. There are several after-market hangers available designed specifically for this purpose.
- Store in a cool, dry and protected place out of direct sunlight.
- Do not store your wetsuit in garage if the garage is used to park a vehicle. The exhaust emissions from the vehicle can over time deteriorate the neoprene.
Wetsuit Zipper Care and Maintenance:
Zippers are designed to be pulled closed or open in a straight line. Try to avoid pulling on the zipper pulls at an excessive angle to their intended path of travel. It is best to ask your dive buddy for zipper assistance in either opening or closing the back-zipper of a one piece
back-zipped jumpsuit.
Chemicals/Solvents:
- Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols, or chemical solvents.
- Do not expose any part to aerosol spray, as some aerosol propellants attack or degrade rubber and plastic materials.
- Do not use any type of alcohol, solvent or petroleum based substances to clean or lubricate any part.
- Do not store your equipment near any oil, gasoline, chemicals, or solvents.
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