Zhik Wetsuits

As we approach The winter sailing season many dinghy sailors are looking at getting wet suits to protect them from the cold water and wind that winter brings. Our friends at Zhik have developed a full line of wet suits to protect sailors in every weather condition, from the hottest days of summer to the most frigid winters.

For the warmest weather Zhik has devloped the HybridGear line which keeps you cool with tough lightweight spandex while also protecting you from the suns rays and nicks from the boat. The HybridGear suits can be worn with a Zhik Spandex top for the perfect combination of sun protection and and cooling.

When the weather drops down the next step in the Zhik gear line up is the Microfleece wetsuits. These wetsuits are great for a wide range of weather conditions and are perfect for any sailor looking for a "sailing wetsuit". They have a very thin fleece layer which allows them to be thinner and more comfortable than traditional wet suits while still allowing the same level of warmth. They can be worn with the hydrophobic fleece top or Orspan top in moderate weather. When the temperature drops further they can be combined with a titanium top or a superwarm top when it truly gets cold.

The warmest Zhik wetsuits are the SuperWarm suits. They are designed for flexible racing in cold water conditions. They feature a quad layer neoprene system with hydrophobic outer nylon, superstretch insulation, internal reflective and thermal fleece layers. They are available in a full body suit version and an armless version that can be combined with a SuperWarm top.

All of the Zhik wetsuits are also available in a Hiker version, which includes the Zhik Powerpads. This turns any Zhik wet suit into a hiking suit allowing longer hiking time with less fatigue on your legs. The Zhik power pads are designed to stay in place and don't slide around as you hike as they are attached to your legs, not the suit.