Zhik gear

   Hi 
I have just sold my dry suit which I had worn 5 times as i found it two bulky to sail my laser in. I was looking at getting some zhik gear to where as a single layer over the winter but don't know what to get. Should I get the superwarm suit and top or the steamer wet suit, with both of these I would wear my hikers over the top. I would also like to know if the steamer repels water from the outside like the superwarm kit does.

Could people with experience of wearing these kits give some advice please anon what they think is warmest? 

Thanks again, Isaac   

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doeywizard Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote doeywizard Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Zhik gear Posted: 24 Dec 12 at 10:30am
	Hi I have just sold my dry suit which I had worn 5 times as i found it two bulky to sail my laser in. I was looking at getting some zhik gear to where as a single layer over the winter but don't know what to get. Should I get the superwarm suit and top or the steamer wet suit, with both of these I would wear my hikers over the top. I would also like to know if the steamer repels water from the outside like the superwarm kit does. Could people with experience of wearing these kits give some advice please anon what they think is warmest? Thanks again, Isaac
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Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 12 at 3:42pm
	If you going to still wear your hikers, then I suggest you don't need that thick a suit/longjohn, perhaps some hot legs?. A zhik super warm too would go well with hikers and perhaps a splash top.
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

doeywizard Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote doeywizard Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 12 at 3:50pm
	I have been wearing hot legs but with super warm socks and I find that my super warm socks are a lot warmer than the hot stuff so want something a bit warmer for the colder month, the other thing I was trying to avoid was the spay top as I keep getting it caught on things
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Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 12 at 5:21pm
	If you go super warm the use the zhik pads. If you double up I think you may find you loose too much flexibility.
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

doeywizard Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote doeywizard Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 12 at 6:04pm
	Thanks for th advice, How do the power pads work? Are they just a band that go round your leg under the super warm? Or are there pockets in the super warm for the pads? Also how do you find them to use, do they work well or move about on your leg when sailing?
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Zhik Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 Dec 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zhik Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 12 at 11:44am
	Hi the Zhik Powerpads are a neoprene band that are worn around the thigh and contain a removable batten. They come in various sizes and our advice is to get a pair that feel quite tight when you pull them on. They then sit snuggly under a Zhik Superwarm or Micro Fleece wetsuit. I hope this helps. Best regards Simon

alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 12 at 10:27pm
	they sit snuggly under almost anything :P I got power pads at the dinghy show in March; one of the best purchases I've made. Once I got past the even-with-a-show-discount eyewateringly high price for such a simple bit of kit
	-_ Al