Xcel Women's Axis-X 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer is very similar to the base-model with the inclusion of an elastic tape that is laid onto the inside of the GBS seams to prolong the seal. Over time, the glue that lines a non-taped GBS seam will harden and crack, at which point the seam will being to leak. Tape provides a physical barrier so that even once the glue loses integrity the seal will remain.
Japanese Limestone Neoprene is used in the Xcel Axis wetsuit range and helps us become less dependant on oil for the production of the 'rubber' component of your wetsuit. Aside from the environmental consideration, it is suggested that using limestone derived acetylene creates a smaller cell structure which in turn creates more warmth, stretch and takes on less water, so better in every regard, but you can learn more about this here.
To get the most out of your Xcel Womens Axis-X 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit we recommend washing it with & reading our .
Xcel Women's Axis 3/2mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit Features:
- 3/2mm Performance Stretch Limestone Neoprene - reduces oil dependency without losing any performance.
- Chest Zip Entry - allows more stretch and denies water free passage into your suit! Learn more
- Glued & Blind Stitched Sealed Seam [GBS] - high stretch, low water penetration - the best of both worlds! Learn more .
- S-Seal - In addition to the GBS seam Xcel have applied a tape-like elastomer, basically rubber sticky-tape, that is laid over the GBS seam to give it more durability.
- Tape Sealed Leg Seams - Just like S-Seal but laid internally and less stretchy.
- Plush Thermo Lite Poly-fleece Lining - polyfleece lining keeps your vitals dryer therefore warmer.
- Glide Skin Collar - the best neck seal available! Stops water flushing through the neck.
- Smooth Skin Coated Chest & Back Panel - A rubberised and hydrophobic [wate resistant] layer is added to the chest and back to deny water absorption around your chest, this results in less wind-chill therefore keeping your vital organs warm and your body toasty!
