Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3mm 2010
The current cold snap has probably put pay to a lot of surfing sessions over the last week or so - but we surfers are a hardy bunch and given a good Winter wetsuits, hood and gloves we can usually be coaxed in to the coldest of UK waters.
For many of you it will probably seem an age since you last donned a 3mm Summer Wetsuit but having a decent winter wettie can make all the difference and even make those winter surf sessions quite memorable.
With all the main wetsuit manufacturers building even more technology into their suits, this year’s crop of Winter Wetsuits are even better than ever - and we are not just saying that.
Rip Curl, have been making wetsuits for over 35 years now, so they should know something about making a decent wetsuit. For 2010 they have taken one of the classic wetsuits and re-designed it using the latest Elastomax and SlickSkin technologies.
The new black Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3 Mens Winter Wetsuit 2010 is now even more flexible and offers greater warmth and comfort. And all this for under £130!
The Dawn Patrol 5/3mm Winter Wetsuit has a 5mm body and 3mm on the arms and legs, ensuring your torso remains toasty whilst giving you enough material to main flexibility around the arms and legs.
Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3 Winter Wetsuit Features
Rip Curl Dawn Patrol showing Fireskin chest
Rip Curl’s very own ultra performance neoprene, called the E3 is now lighter, warmer and stretchier than ever. It is used in the arms, back, crutch and leg gussets along with a durable high grade Ultralite neoprene for all round performance.
Rip Curl also use their new orange Fireskin lining on the inside of the chest for warmth, it wicks water away form the body while retaining body heat. The new Blue Steel Sealed Zip and Soft Seal collar is integrated for maximum water seal and surfer comfort.
The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3 suit has glued & blindstitched seams which provide maximum stretch and strength with zero water penetration. The sealed seams hold a thin layer of water against your skin which once warm works as insulation. The Blindstitching technique does not involve the material being punctured and it is combined with glue to form a watertight seam. The hydroloc collar seals the neck area preventing water flushes.
An external stash zip pocket is provided with easy access.
Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 5/3 Mens Winter Wetsuit 2010 Video Review
Why not visit The Wetsuit Centre at Boscombe to try on the Rip Dawn Patrol 5/3 Mens Winter Wetsuit 2010, we employ surfers with first hand knowledge of the products on offer and the conditions of the local surfing reef.
