Features

The SubXero has been developed for use underneath membrane and
trilaminate drysuits and all independent testers have rated it as the
warmest undersuit they have tried.
Windproof, and waterproof. the suit consists of a jacket and salopette
or 'farmer john' giving maximum protection to the body core. It will
also continue to provide thermal protection if it becomes wet, either
by a leak or more fundamental suit failure.
The outer material is a trilaminate material comprising a
nylon/polyester outer and microfibre inner, bonded to a breathable, but
waterproof membrane. The inner material is a 400g shearling fleece,
which provides high performance thermal protection and wicks moisture
away from the skin.
The SubXero has been designed with the dive and the surface
interval in mind. Practical pockets double as vents during the dive to
help prevent air being trapped in the suit, cuffs at the wrists and
ankles are adjustable and a large vented patch on the arm has a wind
proof backing to prevent windchill when not wearing a drysuit, but
allowing air to escape from the auto dump when diving.
Overall Features
The
SubXero is 100% machine washable, but should not be tumble dried. If
the suit gets wet during diving without access to a washing machine,
the suit can be dried by turning it inside out then rolling the garment
from the bottom upwards to remove any excess water, then hanging it to
dry. The collar can be turned down to avoid interfering with the neck
seal of the drysuit, but in most cases this is not necessary, and the
collar provides additional weather protection between dives when not
wearing the drysuit. Pocket Vents
The
pockets on the jacket and salopettes are zipped for security, but the
pocket lining is a mesh, allowing the pockets to be opened to act as
vents during the dive. This helps to prevent air becoming trapped and
speeds up the process of dumping air from the dry suit. Arm Vents
The arm vent
is made of a stiff mesh material, ensuring that it will allow easy air
release, through the shoulder dump, without interfering with the dump
valve. The interior fabric at this point has a windproof lining, which
prevents windchill through the arm vent during the surface interval,
making the jacket useful in its own right. Removable Crotch Strap
The
removable crotch strap helps ensure that the jacket remains in place
and does not ride up during the dive. The strap is attached with pinch
clips and can be easily removed after the dive.
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