Xcel Mens Axis 4/3mm Chest Zip Steamer Wetsuit is a high-performance steamer that comes with a back zip, back-zip gasket and triple GBS sealed seams! There's been a huge shift towards chest-zip entry wetsuits because of how they keep the water out and increase paddle flexibility but these aspects are not as important to all. We've found that the challenge presented by simply getting into a chest-zip wetsuit turns a lot of people away and for a few years there were only a select number of performance back zips, Xcel stay true.

High-performance meets great value in the Xcel Axis 4/3mm Chest Zip Steamer as it retains many of the performance features we've come to expect from the Axis range. If you love the epic performance of your Axis but don't want to break the bank then this is a great option because the combination of a GBS sealed seam and gasket between you back and the zip means this suit is effective in creating a seal against the cold water.

Japanese Limestone Neoprene is used in the Xcel 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.

Xcel Mens Axis 4/3mm Chest Zip Steamer Features:

• 4/3mm Performance Stretch Limestone Neoprene - reduces oil dependency without losing any performance. 100% performance stretch material keeps you as mobile as possible in the water.
• Back Zip Entry - The classic entry system for surfing wetsuits stands the test of time! Mainly because of the inclusion of a gasket that sits between the zip and your back as to stop water that enters the zip from entering the body compartment.
• Triple Glued & Blind Stitched Sealed Seam [GBS] - high stretch, low water penetration - the best of both worlds, all using eco-friendly water-based glue! Reinforced FusionX taped stress points at seam interfaces adds to the durability.
• Plush Thermo Lite Poly-fleece Lining - polyfleece lining keeps your vitals dryer therefore warmer.
• Smooth Skin Coated Chest & Back Panel - A rubberised and hydrophobic [water 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!

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