Windsurfing 101 … Wetsuits Part 1
Here is a section dedicated to helping you understand what a wetsuit is all about.
Neoprene: A closed cell rubber foam, lined on one or two sides with a jersey fabric. It is the lining that dictates the stretch within the suit. There are many names for the variations of superstretch fabric, but far less differences between them, each offering a similar level of stretch. However, bear in mind, the more stretch, the less durability. More durable neoprenes should be used in the knees and in some circumstances in the seat panel, where the need for durability out weighs the requirement for stretch. [Read more →]
