Flash Bomb - from Rip Curl

Well there has been a lot of talk about the Rip Curl Flash Bomb Wetsuit in the industry recently and the word is slowly getting out that there is a new “wetsuit on the block”!

This is one of those suits that pushes the boundaries just that little bit further and who know could well be the start of a new trend in wetsuit technology.

The Flash Bomb is not due out until the Autumn / Winter of 2011 /2012 but the kind chaps at Rip Curl gave Sean one off the first run to try out.

Rip Curl Quick Dry Wetsuit

The most amazing feature of the Flash Bomb is that it is touch dry in 15 minutes – so no more getting in to a cold and wet suit after your early session. Just turn the suit inside out and because the new “furry lining” technology it will dry in no time at all.

Flash Dry Lining, E3 neoprene, and Stitch-less Seam Technology.

The Flashbomb also features a fully waterproof zip and new stitchless technology which means zero water penetration allowing you to stay dry and warmer for longer. The new Rip Curl wetsuit uses the latest E3+ tape to reinforce all the seams on the inside which is more stretchy than the traditional liquid tape and it gives the same durability to seams of the suits, so no more pinholes.

Rip Curl Flash Bomb Video Review

Jeff shows off the latest technology from Rip Curl and introduces the main features of the Flash Bomb.

Rip Curl Flash Bomb Gallery

Here’s our first few shots of the Rip Curl Flash Bomb before we hit the water with it. Once we have tried it a few times we wil bring you an update.

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Chest Zip Wetsuit 2010

Ok peeps listen up!

Exclusive to Sorted Surf Shop is one of the best Summer wetsuits money can buy!

The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 3/2 Wetsuit for 2010 now comes in a chest zip option.

The Chest Zip Dawn Patrol for 2010 boasts some great quality features that certainly won’t blow your budget – meaning you have extra cash to spend on those new camou surf shorts or a pair of slaps to go with them.

Carrying on the principles of value for money the new Rip Curl Dawn Patrol has even more flexibility and warmth due to the chest zip system, giving you more flex and less cold water flushes.

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Technical Stuff:

• E3 Neoprene in upper body:
  The most flexible neoprene available in the key paddling area´s.
• Fireskin Lining:
  The fireskin lining wicks water away from the body while retaining body heat
• Glued & Blindstitched – Maximum seam stretch and strength with zero water penetration
• Blue Steel Sealed Zip:
  Water resistant, steel head zipper with engineered overlapping teeth and a urethane coating (back zip only) meaning minimum water penetration and cold flushes.
• Seamless Shoulder Panel – For unrestricted flexibility
• S-Flex Knees – Highly durable & flexible
• Critically Taped – Junctions and stress areas add strength and durability to seams
• Stash Pocket – External Zip Pocket – External zip pocket for easy access
• Hydroloc Collar:
  Seals neck and prevents water flushes
• Chest Zip System:
  Minimizes water entry, maximizes upper body flexibility.

The Rip Curl Chest Zip Dawn Patrol Wetsuit 2010 is on the shelf for just £159.99 with free next day delivery.

We are confident that you won’t find another Summer wetsuit with the same quality at such a great price.

Rip Curl Planet

Rip Curl has launched a brand new website called “Rip Curl Planet”, to help showcase and outline the company’s many environmental priorities – past, present and future.

With the ocean playing such an important part in Rip Curl’s heritage the company prides itself on being one of the world’s most environmentally-conscious companies, stamping “respect for the environment” as a key value ever since Brian Singer and Doug Warbrick founded the brand in Torquay, Australia in 1969.

“We’re really excited about unveiling this website – it’s been a long time coming,” said Global Marketing & Advertising Chairman Neil Ridgway. “Rip Curl has always placed a lot of importance on environmental sustainability and it’s great that we now have a medium to share our efforts and projects with crew around the world, and this website will be another important tool.”

With the creation of the Rip Curl Planet Foundation in 2008, our crew have had the opportunity to increase Rip Curl’s support of several growing environmental projects and further focus efforts on new target initiatives.

“We are very proud of what Rip Curl has done in the past, but there is still much to do to keep the work going,” said International CEO Olivier Cantet. “We created the Rip Curl Planet Foundation to better focus our efforts and commitments around the world.”

“We have a strong determination to be environmentally responsible across everything we do, so our efforts are many and diverse. We will forever focus on the environments we know best – the surf and the mountains – and be environmentally-conscious with our product design and manufacturing such as our Rip Curl Wetsuits wherever we can.”

“Save Our Surf” and “We Surf, We Care” are two of the company’s principle environmental call-outs, hitting home across the Rip Curl world. The company supports several reef protection and water quality projects, working with organisations such as WWF and The Surfrider Foundation to manage the problems.

Tom Curren Supports Rip Curl Planet

“As surfers, we feel first hand the immediate effects of pollution, we see rampant development on our coasts, we see the effects of a runaway consumer lifestyle and disregard for the future of the eco system as a whole,” said three-time ASP World Champion surfer Tom Curren. “I hope my kids will have a rich surfing life, unhindered by the effects of pollution and other global issues. When I was growing up, I was lucky to live in a relatively secure environment with good waves and pleasant climate.”

The Rip Curl Planet Foundation also drives a host of mainstream initiatives, such as energy consumption reduction, material recycling and waste reduction. These initiatives are addressed through a variety of ways, including Rip Curl Pro events, beach clean up days, product design and product recycling.

The Foundation has donated over US$313,205 to environmental groups since its conception, including the Surfrider Foundation, Mountain Riders, Protect Our Winters, WWF, Reef Check Polynesia and Surfers Against Sewage.

Since 2008, Rip Curl has also worked with CO2 Australia to offset greenhouse gas emissions from the Rip Curl Pro and run it as a carbon-neutral event. CO2 Australia calculates the onsite energy consumption at Bells Beach as well as competitors’ and officials’ travel to and from the event. Rip Curl also worked with Waste Wise this year to recycle over nine tonnes of rubbish onsite and donated 50 cents of every ticket sold to Greening Australia, who invested the money into local vegetation management and restoration.

Another important global initiative is the Rip Curl Planet Days program. Regionally managed by Rip Curl’s head offices in Australia, Europe, Brazil, Indonesia and the USA, staff members leave the office for the day and head to the beach or the mountains for a day of rubbish removal and tree planting. In Torquay, the Planet Days have run for 10 years, with staff responsible for successfully putting in more than 50,000 plants indigenous to the area.

“The Rip Curl Planet Foundation has a lot of work on the table for 2010 and the challenges are only getting tougher,” added Cantet. “But we have clear objectives set, such as continually developing our eco-product offerings with every range, so the future is bright.”

Go green online with Rip Curl and access the Rip Curl Planet website at: www.ripcurlplanet.com.

Rip Curl Stomp Mens Summer Wetsuit 2010

The guys at the Wetsuit Centre have been working hard to get the latest Mens Summer Wetsuits photographed, video reviewed and up on to the website in time for the new season. And what a season it looks set to be !!! All of the major wetsuit brands are bringing out new wetsuits and you won’t be surprised to hear that the technology is getting even better.

First out of the blocks is the new Rip Curl Stomp 3/2 Mens Summer Wetsuit 2010 – we reviewed the Rip Curl Stomp 3/2 Mens Summer Wetsuit back in 2009 and even then the suit was punching well above its weight – being compared with wetsuit almost twice the price.

Rip Curl Stomp 2010

For 2010, Rip Curl have updated the suit with some minor changes. The 3/2 summer wetsuit has 3mm on the core area of the suit and 2mm on the arms where you don’t need as much warmth but need the flexibility.

The Rip Curl Stomp is all about value, it is an entry level suit that is at the cheaper end of the market but that doesn’t mean there is a compromise on quality and performance.

You certainly get a lot of wetsuit for your money – particularly if you are shopping on a budget, which why this wettie is so popular.

On the front and back of the suit you get a smoothskin panel – which minimises windchill and water penetration. All of the stitching is flat-locked so there are no needle holes going right through the neoprene – again minimising water penetration and giving a really comfortable fit.

For a wetsuit of this price you don’t get a lot of smoothskin – but the number of neoprene panels are kept to a minimum which means you get an extremely flexible suit.

The knees are fully reinforced so that minimises the wear and tear, particularly for first-time surfers.

The neoprene is not the stretchiest of Rip Curl’s material so it is never going to be as comfortable as some of their more expensive suits – but this is still a wetsuit packed with performance.

Rip Curl Stomp Features:-

• Seamless Paddle Zones

• SuperSeal Collar: Fully Adjustable Neck

• Wind Resistant Smoothskin Chest and Back Panels

• Krypto Padz: Ergonomic Knee Panel

• Flatlock stictched-breathable seams,

Rip Curl Stomp 3/2 Mens Summer Wetsuit 2010 Video Review

At £69.99 and free delivery, the Rip Curl Stomp 3/2 Mens Summer Wetsuit 2010 is probably one of the best entry level Summer Wetsuit on the market today.