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Wetsuits & Drysuits | Kite/ Wing/ Foil

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Note: These wind tops run small, so we highly recommend going up a size from what you normally wear. These tops are similar to the Neil Pryde/NP wind top.  Cabrinha Neo Wind Top 0.3mm These neopre...
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Manera Wetshirt LS The sunshell wetshirt is made to protect you from the sun. Thanks to its fast-drying technology and its loose tee-shirt fit, you will enjoy wearing it all day long. The ultra-s...
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Ion Wetshirt Hood LS Fast-drying & UV-protection, sustainable materials ION wetshirts are where fashion meets function. Made from a quick-drying and stylish fabric, they protect against UV radi...
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Manera Wetshirt Softshell LS We believe it is frustrating to be cold when the weather is nice & warm. This technical wetshirt features an outside layer that prevents the wind-chill effect; a...
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Mystic Boarding SS Quickdry Watershirt (Tee Shirt) The Boarding is your go-to short sleeve quickdry shirt. Featuring Mystic waterwear prints on the chest and back, the Boarding ticks all the boxes ...
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Mystic Bolt LS Rash Vest Out with the old, in with the new. The Bolt combines protection and style in a premium rashvest, featuring a paradise print on the sleeves. The Bolt has UV protection of 50...
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Description Mystic Boarding LS Quickdry Watershirt The Boarding is your go-to long sleeve quickdry shirt. Featuring Mystic waterwear prints on the chest and back, the Boarding ticks all the boxes a...
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NPX Green Hat Ladies New  LS Quickdry Watershirt At NPX, R&D is the core of our universe. Our design is to create technologically innovative products for top level riders. At the same time, we ...

Wetsuits & Drysuits | Kiteboarding/Wing Foiling / Foiling

Wetsuits and drysuits are critical pieces of equipment designed to protect individuals in water environments, each with a fascinating technological evolution. Invented in the early 1950s by Hugh Bradner, wetsuits work on a unique principle of trapping a thin water layer between the suit and skin, which is then warmed by body heat to provide insulation. The suits have progressed dramatically over decades, starting with separate neoprene jackets in the 1960s and evolving to sophisticated "one piece" designs with advanced materials like polyurethane and "super stretch" fabrics. Wetsuits are separated into two big categories : Winter Suits and Spring Suits.

Drysuits, which predate wetsuits and were initially used by military divers, take a different approach by keeping the wearer completely dry. Unlike wetsuits, they create a watertight seal and are typically made from materials like vulcanized rubber or heavy-duty waterproof fabrics.

Both types of suits represent remarkable technological achievements, driven by the ongoing need to enhance performance, comfort, and protection for various water activities and conditions ranging from kitesurfing to diving for military operations. Modern versions feature improved sealing techniques, flexible materials, and specialized closure systems that make them more effective and comfortable than their early predecessors.

Do you have questions about which wetsuit is right for you? Read our blog :  Complete Comparison Guide 2024: Spring Suit VS Steamer (full suit)

 

Check out Green Hat's Wetsuit Buyers Guide 

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