This advanced wetsuit incorporates many tested features and provides an excellent fit for a wide range of people. If you’re tired of the struggle to get in your suit the Everflex is for you.

Scubapro EverFlex neoprene wetsuits have a pre-formed dimensional shape so it fits and moves naturally with your body and delivers unparalleled comfort, stretch and flexibility. Virtually watertight seams overall for extra durability and comfort. Glide skin seals at the wrist ankles and neck to minimise water transfer. 

• Men’s and Women’s sizes and fit
• 100% everflex neoprene material construction
• Double blind stitched outer seams for durability and comfort. The everflex seams are virtually watertight. Single thread blind stitching is a low profile, resistant blind stitch seam that is used on the inside of the suit for comfort against the skin
• Flex panels: these highly flexible panes are used in areas of a wetsuit requiring the greatest mobility for the diver including knees elbows calves shoulders and thighs.
• Compression molded combination zipper flap and spinepad minimises water intrusion and protects spine and back form heavy tank load.
• Integrated Tatex kneepads for abrasion resistance
• Metal main zipper slider is sturdy yet easy to operate with a Nylon webbing thumb loop at the base, strategically placed for ease of closing with our buddy assistance.
• I-SAFE patch allows divers to thread their wrist computers through it ensuring added instrument protection

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For 3 years we have been amazed at how good the Sharkskin garments have performed, in a huge range of environments and uses.
The range has grown and we have been committed to carrying the full range of Sharkskin designs and sizes in-store.
Previously, the only type of performance garment to come close is the Thermocline range by English company Fourth Element.  The reason for this is both companies use only the best materials, sourced from Malden Mills, Boston, USA – the original and only supplier of Polartec®.  The Polartec textile is then mated to a breathable technical membrane layer, which offers  wind proofing and water resistance.
Finally, a 4 way stretch outer layer is added, giving you sun protection and durability.

What this means to you, is by adding a Sharkskin layer, you are adding the equivalent warmth of a 3mm of wetsuit, without the added buoyancy, and you have a windproof layer that reduces the between dive chills. The Sharkskin garment is non chaffing, antimicrobial and itch resistant so can be worn all day long.

The recently launched “cheap” versions certainly look similar at first glance, but when they are inspected closely, there are many differences. The main differences are;

The Chinese manufactured  thermal layer has a much more porous fleece allowing greater airflow through the pile. This means  less thermal protection. Sharkskin material is much less permeable to air and so stops the convective and evaporative cooling process – so you stay warm. The more porous,  fleece  also allows the garment to sag, (bag out)  so the garment doesn’t hold its shape over time. This causes discomfort when worn under wetsuits and added drag when worn by itself – for example for paddling and other watersports activities

We spoke to a dealer who had both brands available to him. Initial excitement of having a “cheaper” alternative lead to disappointment when garments were being returned due to sagging, and tearing after short spells in use.  He subsequently removed the garments from sale.  Sharkskin were keen to test the other brand so sent both their own garment and the “cheaper copy” to several kayakers and multisport participants. The response was pretty unanimous. The Sharkskin out performed the other garments in every test.  The most important feedback was simply that Sharkskin keeps you warmer and lasts longer with superior wear. The wear was evidenced from comparing sharkskin and the other garment after going through the washing machine multiple times.

So, Global Dive will continue to only sell the original Polartec lined undergarments.
The price difference between the warmer garments and the inferior copies is irrelevant in my opinion. Cheap is sometimes good, but in this case not better value.  My recommendation is that the best value is in the original garments. The extra dollars buy you a much warmer garment that will last longer and give you more enjoyable dives.

We stand by the products we sell and remind our customers  that the Sharkskin products all come with a performance guarantee. If the garment does not perform as advertised, bring it back for a full refund.

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DUI Undergarments

To promote their new range of Drysuit undergarments, Aquanaut NZ are offering a free set of DUI Actionwear undergarments to all divers ordering a new BARE or DUI suit up until the 31st Sept 2010.

The Actionwear Professional series include separate top and pants featuring dual layer fleece with pill resistant, water shedding outer.

The tops have a 1/3 zip for added ventilation in summer and hand warmers for winter.

The normal price for these garments is $320 for the tops and $260 for the pants.

That’s not all, because the distributor is supplying the undergarments, we will still be able to offer you a very competitive price for your suit.

If you were waiting for an excuse to get a top quality drysuit this year,  this may well be your answer.

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There is no such thing as a cold dive …

fourth element is the UK’s hottest dive brand.

Specialising in thermal protection, fourth element has been leading the way in keeping divers warm on the other side of the Atlantic for some time now, and is used by most UK technical and recreational divers, and military and special forces in Europe.

fourth element has already made an impact in the US being used by the “Shadow Divers” Richie Kohler and John Chatterton, Jarrod Jablonski, NOAA and members of the NYPD dive team, not to mention the most famous of all divers, James Bond.
fourth element products were used in the making of ‘Die Another Day’ and worn by the actors Daniel Craig and Eva Green whilst preparing for their roles in ‘Casino Royale’.

fourth element supplies the British Antarctic Survey, the Danish Navy, the French Marines and the Canadian Coast Guard.
Now, fourth element can supply you with all you need to keep warm and look good whilst diving.

fourth element Thermal Protection range;

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  The Arctic undersuit is designed for neoprene drysuits and is the choice of the British Antarctic Survey.
  Its two piece design is practical and stylish. It is fully machine washable, and it has amazing thermal performance.
  Find out why roughly half the drysuit undergarments sold in the UK are fourth element.

• Proteus
  The PROTEUS 5mm wetsuit was rated by Sport Diver Magazine (UK) as the best wetsuit on the market.
  Through a combination of intelligent choice of materials and attention to detail, the unique design features of this give a warm, flexible and practical result which challenges thicker wetsuits.
• Hydroskin
  The hydroskin is a practical way to protect against wetsuit rash, Ultra Violet radiation and stings, whilst looking good.
  Constructed from high grade lycra based fabrics, the hydroskin is comfortable and affordable.
  Available in a variety of colours and in men’s and women’s styles.
• SubXero
  subXero is the newest undergarment from fourth element.
  It is designed for membrane and trilaminate drysuits with one objective in mind – to be the warmest on the market.
  Sport Diver (UK) magazine’s test concluded that we had achieved this objective.

  

• Thermocline
  Thermocline is a neutrally buoyant concept for wetsuit diving.
  Intended for use underneath wetsuits for additional body core warmth, or as a neutrally buoyant wetsuit system for tropical diving, Thermocline is also perfectly suited to divers with skin allergies to neoprene.
• Xerotherm
  Xerotherm is the most versatile base layer for drysuit diving.
  It can be worn underneath any drysuit undergarment and will dramatically improve comfort and warmth without significantly affecting buoyancy.
  Made from arguably the fastest wicking fabric available, the Xerotherm is versatile and practical.
• Drybase
  Drybase is designed to replace the cotton t-shirts commonly worn by drysuit divers underneath their drysuit undergarments, that can become damp, clammy and cold.
  Drybase is a lightweight, fast wicking and surprisingly warm base layer.
  In gender specific designs, this is a practical solution to what to wear on the way to the dive site that still offers function during the dive.

Global Dive is Fourth Element Premier dealer.

We use the gear – we know the gear.

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