Questions and Answers for Bare 5mm Elastek Super-Stretch Wetsuit:
XAVIER:
I want to buy a very good 5mm wet suit one for me and one for my wife. I like the Waterproof 5MM wetsuit. Im looking for a good quality wetsuit for cool (not cold) water.
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Xavier, that would be a very good quality suit for temperate water 60-75 degrees.
5MM ELASTEK FULL - MENS
OVERVIEW
FULL OF DISCOVERY. When you don’t notice your dive gear, your underwater experience is full of discovery. You have greater awareness of your surroundings. You are more curious. You are more confident to explore. Discovery is what diving is all about. Because on that best dive, it’s the discoveries that should be the topic of conversation, not your gear.
STORY
ELASTEK series wetsuits boast the newest advancements in wetsuit technology and design. These FULL-STRETCH suits incorporate our latest innovation in dry technology; such as, SEAMTEK, a taping method that protects stitching and provides a waterproof barrier; our next generation back zipper with an offset tooth design and coated zipper tape; a “skin-to-skin” double internal sealing zipper flap with spine pad - all designed to keep you dry and warm. To ensure you are well protected from any abrasives, we’ve also integrated our latest generation of abrasion and wear resistant material called “PROTEKT” into the shoulders, elbows and knees.
With many more advancements, and BARE’s legendary anatomically correct patterning for a 3D shape, the BARE ELASTEK FUll-STRETCH line of wetsuits offer you the latest advancements without compromise to fit and comfort. If you are a diver that appreciates the details in design and desires unbelievable stretch that provides complete freedom of movement, this is your next suit.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Comfortable contoured 5mm GLIDESEAL collar with Velcro adjustment and 360 degree neck seal minimizes water entry through neck/zipper Extended molded neck tab with friction grip make adjustments a breeze and a low profile hook Velcro that is less abrasive to suit fabric Full length embroidered puller with molded grip tab and a grip tab at the base of the zipper, provide smooth trouble free zipper operation Skin-to-skin double internal sealing zipper flap with 8mm BARE embossed spine pad, compressed to 3mm around the perimeter, provide the ultimate in zipper sealing and comfort Set-in sleeve design and seamless underarms for superior comfort and mobility Embossed inner elbow and back knee flex panels Skin-in GLIDESKIN wrist and ankle seals Double glued with SECURE-LOCK construction 2-YEAR WARRANTY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS + SIZING
Material: 5mm ELASTEK neoprene with SEAMTEK exterior seam protection Innovation: FULL-STRETCH SEAMTEK liquid seam tape is applied to the seams on the exterior of the suit sealing and protecting the stitching from abrasion and unraveling, and providing a waterproof barrier PROTEKT shoulder, elbows and knee protection, provide the next generation of abrasion and wear resistance and offer a high degree of stretch for comfort and freedom of movement Next generation S-lock2 back zipper with an advanced offset tooth design and PU coated zip tape guards against water entry (heavy-duty stainless steel slider won’t corrode or break) Sizing Chart Sizes: S, M, MTall, MLShort, 2XS, XS, ML, MLTall, LShort, L, LTall, XLShort, XL, XLTall, 2XLShort, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
THE ELASTEK STORY
FULL-STRETCH DONE RIGHT. Full-stretch suits are not new. However, a full-stretch suit that combines legendary anatomically correct patterning for a 3D shape, premium components like a colormatched G-lock zipper and superior construction and graphics, stops the press. The BARE ELASTEK wetsuit line utilizes the latest in neoprene laminates that provide uninhibited fl exibility and stretch with a silky-soft feel that won't be felt in any other suit. Place the BARE ELASTEK side by side any competing wetsuit and you will not only be able to feel the diff erence, you'll see it too.
Our suit has a 3D shape that demonstrates our dedication to craftsmanship, while the competition will look quite flat. This shaping is key in elevating your comfort and keeping stress loads on seams to a minimum. Take a closer look at the detailing of the ELASTEK: color-accented seams, glossy 3D inks, sublimated graphics, stainless-steel zipper pull, new and more flexible FORMTEK kneepads.the list goes on. If you are a diver that appreciates the details in design and desires unbelievable stretch, this is your next suit.