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Kite 152, Windsurf 170, Spareparts 182 TECH N I CA L CO LLECT ION — F AL L /WINT E R 2 0 1 3 /2 0 1 4 140 – 183 TEC HNICAL C OLLEC TION — Fall/Win ter 2013/2014 Tec hnical collec T ion — Fall/Win ter 2013/14 technical accessories functional undeRwear Kite 200, windsurf 201, surf/Kite 203, s u p 2 0 5 , O t h e r A C C E S sORIE S 2 0 9 , p r o t e c t i o n 2 1 0 , c a r a cc e ss o r i e s 2 1 1 , TE X TILE A C C E S sORIE S 2 1 2 Boards & More GmbH, Keltenring 9, 82041 Oberhaching, Germany Boards & More GmbH, Rabach 1, 4591 Molln, Austria – All data subject to change © ION 2013 –...

REVOLUTIONARY SKIN NEOPRENE TECHNOLOGY WHICH MERGES SKIN NEOPRENE WITH DOUBLE LINED! A unique combination of outstanding warmth and windchill protection of a skin suit with great stretch, effortless comfort and robustness of a double lined suit! 1. Rubber coating to eliminate windchill and water absorption 2. Super thin and highly elastic jersey for superior durability 3. Highly stretchable, warm and lightweight neoprene 4. Highly elastic and warm jersey This clever construction features a very thin and highly elastic jersey covered with a slick rubber coating which protects the Neoprene...

FEATURES A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF FINEST SKIN AND DOUBLE LINED NEOPRENETO GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: WINDCHILL PROTECTION & SUPERB STRETCH. SUPERB STRETCH AND DURABILITY N_TYPE NEOPRENE MOST STRETCHIEST NEOPRENE FOAM FOR SUPERB FLEX AND SKIN (MESH) NEOPRENE MAXIMUM HEAT RETENTION V_TYPE NEOPRENE NEOPRENE TYPE AVAILABLE

SANITIZED® IS A CERTIFIED ANTIBACTERIAL FABRIC WITH ACTIVE BIOCIDAL SUBSTANCE: ZINC PYRITHION TREATMENT TO PREVENT BAD ODOR FROM BACTERIA, MILDEW ETC. IN MOIST OR SWEATY ENVIRONMENTS THIS FUNCTION IS PERMANENTLY INTEGRATED IN SELECTED ION ITEMS SUCH AS PREMIUM WETSUITS,

san i t i z e d techn ol ogy i o n A n t i Sm e l l IS INTEG R ATED IN t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o d u c t s : anti smell Sanitized is a certified antibacterial fabric with active biocidal substance: zinc pyrithion treatment to prevent bad odor from bacteria, mildew etc. in moist or sweaty environments ION’s ANTI SMELL products use Sanitized ® freshness treatment, whose safety is proven by strict tests that meet highest requirements and is certified by OEKO-TEX 100 – Class I-IV as well as bluedsign ®. ION uses this proven Swiss technology as a pioneer brand in the wetsuit market to fight...

NEOP R ENE TECHNOLOGY NEOPRENE FEATURES WATER GATE Seal_Tite (Collar) New single layer collar construction for perfect water sealing and improved wearing comfort. The super smooth Glide_Skin on the inside collar avoids skin irritations and seals the neck perfectly without choking. On the outside an aditional S_Seal stripe on the collar rim (except entry level suits) reduces water intrusion and the increased collar height protects against cold water and wind-chill. In order to improve mobility and comfort, all ION wetsuits come with a Contour_Cut. It enhances the flexibility in collar,...

NEOP R ENE TECHNOLOGY ZIPPER GLOVES & BOOTIES Premium brand TIZIP Master_Seal zipper prevents water leaking and makes the FUSE drysuit highly waterproof for above watersports like kiting, windsurfing, surfing, SUP etc. This VISLON quality tooth construction provides a smooth low friction gliding zipper for easy closing and opening and keeps out the water effectively. The ION Dry_Zip is also much more flexible and needs less lubrication than other zipper types. Ever watched a gecko running up and down the walls? Then you know the inspiration for our new Neoprene glove palm construction: A...

NEOP R ENE TECHNOLOGY Seam Sealing Glued Blind-Stitch (GBS) Seams Power_Seam New seam sealing technology similar to S_Seal, but even less restriction, weight and sealing width. This seam sealing provides more elasticity, freedom of movement, ripping durability and superior waterproofness on all seams. It even works in different colors and creates the unique technical look of our new ION Select models. Application This seam technology is most commonly used for thicker wetsuits from approximatelly 3 – 6 mm thick Neoprene which require best waterresistance. Glueing The edges of the Neoprene...

Fuse Features ION only uses super flexible Latex_Cuffs by the premium brand SPECIALISEDLATEX LTD. for our FUSE and ENVEE drysuit on the neck, wrists and ankles to prevent water leaking into the suit. True safety feature for FUSE and ENVEE Drysuits: ever tried to call for help in a roaring storm? Difficult! That’s why we looked for the loudest safety whistle on the planet and found it: The Storm_Whistle ®! This incredible whistle is twice as loud as any other mouth-blown whistle in the world and even the US military, special forces and the police is using it! And the best thing is it even...

NEOPRENE TYPES Skin (Mesh) Neoprene V_Type Neoprene If you find mostly bare black Neoprene on the outside it is called a skin Neoprene suit (also called mesh or single lined) suit. Because the Neoprene foam itself is very soft and vulnerable normally the Neoprene is enhanced by a surface embossing (usually a fine mesh structure) to improve robustness and tearing strength. It makes the surface more dense, but obviously also reduces the stretch properties. Although the advantage compared to double lined Neoprene is less evaporative heat loss on a wet suit by the Wind-Chill factor. S_Type...

The ION wetsuit range covers a huge variety of operations. The new ION Neoprene compass is designed to give you some advice in finding the wetsuit that‘s right for you. Wetsuit Styles WETSUIT LINE ION has different wetsuit styles for each specific use, temperature and preference. If necessary short sleeve styles are marked with ”SS“ or ”LS“ if it is a long sleeve overknee suit for example. Sem idry (long arms + long legs) Stea m er (short arms + long legs) Over knee (long or short arms + 3/4 leg over the knee) Shorty (long or short arms + short legs) Hot shorty (long or short arms + very...