Resistance
Elbow and subcutaneous reinforcements for greater resistance.
External reinforcement patches are placed at sensitive points of friction.
To reinforce joints, they are braided at sensitive points.
Melco taped: internal reinforcement of seams at sensitive points.
Sealed seams with GBS glued/sewn assembly.
The seams of the wetsuit and hood are watertight, assembled using GBS (Glued and Blind Stitched): the neoprene is first glued, then stitched for maximum strength (the needle does not go all the way through the neoprene to prevent water infiltration).
Limiting water ingress
The ends of the cuffs are fitted with silicone stoppers to limit water ingress and provide a better fit when wearing gloves.
Details for thermal comfort.
5MM neoprene wet jacket over the chest with ventral zip.
2.5MM neoprene roll-up hood.
By immobilizing a film of water around the body, the wetsuit does two things:
1-The trapped water gradually warms up
2-Caloric exchange is reduced.
The suit and the film of water form an insulating layer.
Once the film of water is trapped between your body and the jacket, there is no further circulation of water thanks to the Inner Stop Water on the inside of the sleeves.
Multi Thickness
The wetsuit has 5 MM of neoprene on the bust to guarantee thermal comfort.
4 MM on the sides and shoulders and 3 MM of Supratex on the sleeves, this multi-layer design provides comfort and ergonomics, ideal for a canyoning wetsuit.
What is a wet suit?
This is the most common type of wetsuit on the market. Its purpose is not to act as a barrier to the water, but rather to trap it and allow your body to warm it up, creating a thermal buffer between you and the outside world.
Made from neoprene - a rubber polymer filled with air bubbles - these wetsuits come in thicknesses from 0.5 to 7 mm .
As such, they make excellent wetsuits because they are flexible and modular.
Tips for maintaining your canyoning wetsuit?
1/ After each session, soak the suit in clear water on the outside and inside
2/ Use a bactericidal solution to sanitize
3/ Rinse well in clear water
4/ Dry on a wide hanger in a shaded, well-ventilated area. Beware of the sun, as it discolors the textile parts of the suit. Zippers can be cleaned with a toothbrush.
Choosing the right size
To get the most out of your wetsuit, you need to choose the right size. A canyon wetsuit should fit snugly, with no visible creases. When dry, it's normal to feel too tight, but this discomfort disappears as soon as the suit gets wet. If you choose a wetsuit that's too big, creases will form, chafing will occur and thermal insulation will be reduced (water ingress).
Stay warm
When we're in the water, it's through our extremities (feet, hands, head) that we lose more than half our body heat.
We therefore recommend the following accessories:
- in warm and temperate water (>17°C) => neoprene socks 3 MM
- in cold water (12 - 17°C): gloves 3 MM
- in very cold water (7 - 12°C): neoprene vest, gloves and balaclava.
See our full range of accessories at www.decathlon.fr
