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Forward Sailing WIP FLY Neoprene Protection Suit

by Gordon Upton 19 May 2015 10:18 BST 19 May 2015
Forward Sailing WIP (Water Impact Protection) FLY Neoprene Protection Suit © Forward Sailing

How many times have you come home and discovered you are covered in bruises after a hard days racing?

The Forward WIP FLY Neoprene Suit is designed to prevent just those injuries and worse.

The suit is available as separate top and bottom components.

The Fly WIP Neoprene Top features a very high abrasion rubber coating on sensitive zones with over 10mm neoprene in the waist flex zone designed for shock dampening.

It also features:

  • A unique construction with integrated thermoplastic panels for shock protection on the bottom forearm and elbow
  • It has a high stretch 3mm and 2mm neoprene selection in specific areas
  • A front zipped jacket for easy in/out & body temperature control and could be worn over an existing long john style bottom
  • There is a generous overlap for the top over bottom resulting in extra insulation
  • Suitable for 15 degrees-20 degrees conditions
  • Available in S,M,L and XL sizes
Price £110

The Fly WIP Neoprene Pants feature the same innovative design as the Fly Neoprene top, these pants also feature:

  • The same unique construction as the top, with integrated thermoplastic panels for impact protection on the outer thigh, knee and shin areas
  • High stretch 3mm and 2mm neoprene selection in specific areas
  • Optional shoulder straps for the Pants when not using a harness
  • Front opening for ease and comfort
  • Back leg high abrasion fabric in high wear areas
  • Suitable for 15 degrees-20 degrees conditions
  • Available in XS, S, M, L and XL sizes
Price £130

Available at good chandleries.

www.forward-wip.com/en