ION Element 5,5 DL 2014

State of the art wetsuit technology

Element DL

Semidry 5,5 DL

Maximum Stretch: maximum elastic stretch jersey in upper body, arms, legs

Durability: super robust material

Water_Gate_Plus: batwing panel and additional cuff worn over the head

Seal_Tite Collar: single layer collar construction for perfect water sealing and improved wearing comfort ^NEW!

normal
46 / XS
48 / S
50 / M
52 / L
54 / XL
56 / XXL

tall
94 / ST
98 / MT
102 / LT
106 / XLT

Looking for the best value for your money – this is your suit! High value and supreme looking wetsuit line in two great colorways with improved stretch and most features of the top end lines. All you need for a perfect day on the water – enter the world of ION! Entry price range.

FEATURES

Water_Gate_Plus
Seal_Tite (Collar)
Key_Loop
Velcro_LEG LOOP
Tatex_Protectors
GBS Seams (only Semidry)
Gate_Keeper
Drain_Holes
Seam_Reinforcements
Contour_Cut
Sunglass_Loop

Water_Gate_Plus

All ION semidry wetsuits with long arms / long legs are equipped with a Water_Gate_Plus batwing panel on the inside of the back behind the zipper. It works like a water barrier to keep out the water which soaks through the back zipper. To improve the waterproofness even more, all ION batwings (except Capture) have an additional cuff extension like a collar worn over the head. On top of that the glued blind-stitched seam is covered with an extra Neoprene tape sealing to keep you dry and warm on the inside.

Limestone_Neoprene

For years all ION Neoprene products like wetsuits, Neoprene tops and other Neoprene accessories where made of highly elastic certified Limestone_Neoprene from Japan. That means the raw materials (polychloroprene chips) are made of calcium carbite which is converted from limestone (calcium carbonate) instead of using Neoprene derived from petrolium oil like in the past.
Although this production method uses a lot of energy in the electric arc furnaces where the limestone is processed, this energy derives from hydropower. Hydropower produces essentially no carbon dioxide or other harmful emissions, in contrast to burning fossil fuels, which significantly contributes to global warming through CO₂.

S_Type Neoprene

ION wetsuits are all made of S_Type Neoprene which is one of the most elastic neoprene types on the market. It’s also very warm and lightweight due to its specific cell structure.

Cyber_Soft

Improved even softer version of ION Cyber_Stretch jersey. Outstanding stretch combined with a smooth handfeel to die for. This new nylon jersey with a high percentage of elastic spandex filaments undergoes a specialized softening treatment. It provides an unparalleled soft touch and wearing comfort on bare skin compared to standard jerseys. ^NEW!

D_fence nylon

Improved durable and resistant nylon jersey with great price performance ratio now comes in a nicer surface and smoother handfee!