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Seventhwave I must admit I have fallen in love with all things New Zealand and the Seventhwave wetsuits were no exception. Everyone has a different body shape and for that reason certain wetsuits suit certain people. A standout feature of all the Seventhwave wetsuits for me personally, was the fit. I found them incredibly comfortable. Another positive was the speed at which they dried. The Seventhwave suits dried the quickest. No one likes putting on a wet wetsuit. It sucks. Our requirements were pretty stiff. We surfed several times a day and didn’t really give the suits much time to dry. They were literally hung up in the bathroom of our motorhome and didn’t even get aired at night as we experienced torrential rain for the first week of our trip. So why do they dry so quickly? Apparently it is because the Japanese Yamamoto neoprene featured in Seventhwave wetsuits use a special polymer made from limestone as opposed to petroleum and this enhances their drying capabilities and eco credentials. Further to this, the neoprene cells are filled with nitrogen to prevent water penetration. The other thing that sold me on Seventhwave was the business itself. We visited the factory in Christchurch on our third last day and were graciously given a trip through the factory by owner, Paul Zarifeh. All suits are handmade on the premises and the company is 100% New Zealand owned and operated. We stress time and time again about the importance of supporting local industry. Australia, New Zealand, we are all brothers in arms. Think of the ANZAC spirit. If there was ever a time Christchurch needed us, it’s now. After what they have been through and their unyielding courage to get on with things, the guys at Seventhwave are deserving of our support and their great suits make it an even easier choice. Notable points • These guys know cold water and how important it is to protect yourself from the elements. Based on the south island of NZ they have been building suits since ’87. • Custom fitting – Apparently around a third of people don’t fit a standard wetsuit so it stands to reason why it’s important to get the best fit, and hence best performance, from your suit. You can get your suit custom fitted using 22 unique measurements and even submit these online. • You can trade in your old Seventhwave wetsuit for a new one • The suits just don’t seem to get waterlogged and dry extremely quickly Visit the showroom in NZ at 243 Dyers Road, Bromley, Christchurch. Freephone NZ on 0800 843 928 or Austraia on 1800 091 770, or simply order online at www.seventhwave.co.nz Retro Jacket $259 NZD (approx $205 AUD) One part syle, one part warmth, this trendy little top is perfect protection for those cool breezes when the temperatures are not too extreme. And with its retro stylings, you’ll automatically sprout a pencil moustache from pure awesomeness when you slip it on. Titanium Hot Top Long sleeve $179 NZD (approx. $142 AUD) Perfect complement to your Seventhwave wettie or on its own with a pair of boardies. I wore it at Raglan with Seventhwave’s watershorts and was more than comfortable. Titanium-lined to reflect your body heat. Comes in short and long sleeve. Watershorts/ SUP shorts $179 NZD (approx. $142 AUD) A two in one board short combo, a 2mm neoprene inner keeps you warm and stops any unwanted rashes or chaffing. These shorts are perfect for getting out on your SUP when you don’t want to look like a Russian gymnast. I loved these and made plenty of use in them in the surf. A great alternative to boardies when the water’s chilling down and the boys need warming. 142 may/jun 2012

TEST WETSUITS “LET’S SEE WHAT THIS RUBBER CAN DO” Dunedin’s chillier water was no chore in the Triple X, on a Quarry Beach Fish Triple X 4x3mm L/S Titanium 3D Combo Mega-Stretch Sealed Seam Steamer $369.00 (Steamers start from under $200 in the Triple X range - see online) THUMBS UP for: absolute reliability We arrived in Dunedin. I heard the water was 12 degrees and went straight for the Triple X. The wetsuit remains unchanged. A Triple X 4x3 served me well in last year’s wetsuit tests down in Port Fairy near the Victorian/South Australian border in 13 degree water and as such, I had full confidence in this suit. It’s that simple. It’s comfortable and warm and damn well made. You would be hard pressed to find a suit of this quality at such an affordable price. The titanium is covered with a plush jersey lining for added comfort. Visit the Triple-X Wetsuits showroom at 10 Piper Drive, Ballina to speak to Don in person about what you need. Freecall in Australia - 1300 483 634 - or +61 2 6619 0469 international, or simply order online: www.triple-x.com.au Notable POINTs • Lifetime guarantee – you can’t argue with that. 6-12 month replacement warranty and lifetime repair warranty. If there ever is an issue, which is highly unlikely, Don - the owner - will fix it. • 100% locally made in Australia and hopefully we are all starting to appreciate how important this is and why we need to support local businesses. • Titanium laminate insulation shield, smooth skin chest and back panels significantly cut windchill • Super comfy plush jersey lining • The unique, water resistant S-Lock zip in the back is one of the most sturdy you’ll encounter • Fully sealed, glued and blind-stitched seams. • The suit is incredibly well made so it won’t fall apart on you after a few surfs. • Personable, family-run business means there is accountability and a genuine commitment to quality. H2Odyssey boots to keep the toes toasty may/jun 2012 143

TEST<br />

WETSUITS<br />

“LET’S SEE WHAT THIS<br />

RUBBER CAN DO”<br />

Dunedin’s chillier water<br />

was no chore in the<br />

Triple X, on a Quarry<br />

Beach Fish<br />

Triple X 4x3mm L/S<br />

Titanium 3D Combo Mega-Stretch Sealed Seam Steamer<br />

$369.00 (Steamers start from under $200 in the Triple X range - see online)<br />

THUMBS<br />

UP for:<br />

absolute<br />

reliability<br />

We arrived in Dunedin. I heard the water was 12 degrees and went straight for the Triple X.<br />

The wetsuit remains unchanged. A Triple X 4x3 served me well in last year’s wetsuit tests down in Port<br />

Fairy near the Victorian/South Australian border in 13 degree water and as such, I had full confidence<br />

in this suit. It’s that simple.<br />

It’s comfortable and warm and damn well made. You would be hard pressed to find a suit of this<br />

quality at such an affordable price.<br />

The titanium<br />

is covered<br />

with a plush<br />

jersey lining for<br />

added comfort.<br />

Visit the Triple-X Wetsuits showroom at<br />

10 Piper Drive, Ballina to speak to Don in<br />

person about what you need. Freecall in<br />

Australia - 1300 483 634 - or +61 2 6619 0469<br />

international, or simply order online:<br />

www.triple-x.com.au<br />

Notable POINTs<br />

• Lifetime guarantee – you can’t argue with that.<br />

6-12 month replacement warranty and lifetime<br />

repair warranty. If there ever is an issue, which is<br />

highly unlikely, Don - the owner - will fix it.<br />

• 100% locally made in Australia and hopefully we<br />

are all starting to appreciate how important this is<br />

and why we need to support local businesses.<br />

• Titanium laminate insulation shield, smooth skin<br />

chest and back panels significantly cut windchill<br />

• Super comfy plush jersey lining<br />

• The unique, water resistant S-Lock zip in the back is<br />

one of the most sturdy you’ll encounter<br />

• Fully sealed, glued and blind-stitched seams.<br />

• The suit is incredibly well made so it won’t fall apart<br />

on you after a few surfs.<br />

• Personable, family-run business means there is<br />

accountability and a genuine commitment to quality.<br />

H2Odyssey<br />

boots to<br />

keep the<br />

toes toasty<br />

may/jun <strong>2012</strong><br />

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