deboer Ocean 1.0 Men’s Wetsuit

 

Love swimming, but hate the cold?  The eagerly anticipated deboer Ocean 1.0 is the perfect winter suit for athletes who keep going when others stop and shiver.  Based on the Floh 1.0, the Ocean 1.0 also uses WhaleSkin in the torso and UltraFlex in the arms.  But what singles this out from other winter wetsuits is the ThermaFur lining on the inside to keep you warm.  When paired with deboer's Polar cold water accessories (hoodie, socks, and gloves) it can be worn in temperatures down to 6°C/43°F.

 

 

deboer wetsuits use technology like no other, and the Ocean 1.0 impressively adds to the list.

 

ThermaFur

deboer engineers have worked with some of the world's top athletes to develop their flagship thermal lining, which reflects your body heat as you swim.  It is a polyester based brushed thermal lining with a water repellent quick dry coating, which makes it considerably lighter and more effective than traditional thermal wetsuit linings.

Ocellus Pattern

The 'O' marking on the shoulders, elbows and calves are strategically placed to increase the visibility of the swimmer in the water.  The colour is also no accident, as it has been proven to subconsciously trigger an alert signal in anyone who sees it.  Whether you are simply reassuring your loved-ones waiting on the beach, or assisting boats to either avoid or find you, these markings help keep you safe in the open water.

WhaleSkin™ - HBF Limestone Rib Neoprene

deboer's trademark Limestone neoprene has a high density of tiny bubble-like cells which give it a 94% cell penetration - over 30% more than oil-based neoprene.  This means greater impermeability, lightness, warmth, durability and stretch with memory allowing more freedom of movement.  The WhaleSkin ribbed surface increases the area by 18.3%, which in turn increases buoyancy and ultimately increases your speed.  Even better, the limestone neoprene is more environmentally friendly than traditional oil-based alternatives.

UltraFlex

UltraFlex is deboer's exclusive polymer, used for their sleeves.  Fingernail proof and with 4-way stretch, this is like no other wetsuit fabric.  The Ocean 1.0 is lined with an ultra-flexible insulating lining, making it the warmest, most flexible arm construction on the market.

AirFloat™

AirFloat panels have been strategically positioned for maximum stability, rotation and better balance.  Made from HBF-Limestone neoprene (Highly Buoyant, Flexible, and lightweight 48 cell neoprene) 

GlideSkin™

The exceptional GlideSkin™ coating on the neoprene lowers water friction and increases hydrodynamics, as well as protecting the suit from fingernail tears.  It also saves you precious minutes in transition (or getting dressed on the beach in cold weather) as it reduces resistance when changing out of your wetsuit.   

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Specifications

• Super light 44Cell HBF-Limestone WhaleSkin™ neoprene

• 1.5mm UltraFlex shoulders and arms construction

• ThermaFur thermal lining

• Ocellus pattern for increased visibility

• Taped sleeves inside the wrist to keep cold water out

• 5mm 48Cell Airfloat™ Stability Panels

• GlideSkin™ Surface coating

• YKK Stainless Steel bottom-up runner zipper

• Anatomically correct fit ensures peak performance without restrictions

• Rear zip entry for fast and easy entry and exit

• Hand glued with double blind stitched seams

• Made for Cold Temperatures down to 8°C / 46°F (down to 6°C / 43°F when paired with our Polar hoodie, gloves and socks)