Zhik Introduces Innovative Youth Wetsuit Range with Advanced Technology and Comfort Features
Introducing Zhik’s New Youth Wetsuit Range: Adult Technology Meets Youth Comfort
Zhik has become a sought-after name in the youth market, and its latest evolution in youth wetsuits aims to deliver the same quality, comfort, and flexibility that adult sailors enjoy.
The new range includes the Youth Microfleece® Performance Skiff Suit, Wetsuit Pant, and Top, as well as the Youth Superwarm® Performance Skiff Suit and Wetsuit. Each piece boasts the high-quality aesthetics and technical specifications that Zhik is known for in its adult range.
A key advantage for parents is that the youth range integrates seamlessly with Zhik’s adult sizing. This design allows young sailors to easily transition into the adult range as they grow. The wetsuits cater to sizes starting from 10 to 14 for boys, with options to move up to men’s XS, while girls can transition from size 12 to women’s XS.
Young sailors will appreciate the fast-drying, warm, and soft fleece lining, paired with superior abrasion panels that reduce wear and tear, therefore prolonging the lifespan of the wetsuits.
Years of expertise have influenced the development of the streamlined Microfleece® Performance range, which features 1/2mm thermal insulating neoprene, durable flatlock seam construction, and strategically placed super stretch panelling. These attributes make the wetsuits ideal for moderate weather water sports.
The Superwarm® Performance Skiff Suit and high-stretch Wetsuit offer the same advantages, along with enhanced warmth for colder conditions. These suits are constructed from 2/3mm thermal insulating neoprene, with waterproof glued seams and blind stitched construction, a Superwarm® fleece lining, and targeted super stretch panelling.
The new youth wetsuit range is now available through Zhik’s official website and at all Zhik retailers.
Key Features:
Microfleece® Performance Skiff Suit, Top, and Pants
- Microfleece® 1/2mm neoprene insulation throughout
- Durable flatlock seam construction
- Quick-drying internal fleece lining with super stretch openings for easy donning
- Integrated knee and shin pads for added protection
- High-rise seat and extended shin ZhikTexTM II reinforcement for durability
- Drainage holes at the ankle to expel trapped water
- Adjustable leg length with ready-to-cut bar tacks for a customized fit
- Durable blind rolled hems and sleeves with a mid-height collar
Superwarm® Skiff Suit and Wetsuit
- Flatlock seam construction
- Super stretch opening for easy donning and removal
- Thermal insulating and quick-drying lining reinforced at seam junctions
- Integrated knee padding for protection
- Durable blind rolled hems and sleeves
- Abrasion-resistant panelling
Ava Thompson, a skilled sailor and marine journalist from Auckland, has developed a deep connection to the ocean that guides her work. With a degree in Marine Journalism from the University of Auckland, Ava is known for her engaging and detailed storytelling. Her writing brings to life the thrill of sailing and the unique maritime culture of New Zealand, earning her recognition in the sailing community. Outside of her journalism, Ava enjoys exploring the rugged coastlines of New Zealand and competing in local regattas, always in search of her next seafaring adventure.