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Hi All,
I decided to email Pinnacle about the differences between their merino and elastiprene models of wetsuits and thought I would share their reply with the rest of the board.
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If you are talking about matching similar thicknesses of suits (ie.
Elastiprene 3 versus Seal 3mm), you will see about 25% greater thermal efficiency in the Merino lined product. Though our Elastiprene lining is about 10% more efficient than a traditional wetsuit lining, it is no match for Merino.
The Arctic will hold about a 28% to 30% advantage over the Elastiprene 7 for the same reason outlined above, and also because of its unique batwing gusset in the main zipper, which basically makes it a hoodless semi-dry suit.
The Elite will hold about a 12% advantage over the Elastiprene 7. It has the Merino factor going for it, but it is also only 5mm in the arms and legs, whereas the Elastiprene 7 is 7mm thick throughout.
If you are strictly concerned about warmth, then Merino is always the way to go, whether you are choosing between another Pinnacle Aquatics suit or any other suit on the market.
If the factor of stretch becomes an issue (such as if you have reduced flexibility or joint movement) or if you have an unusually-proportioned body, then the Elastiprene series may be a better choice, and (depending on the thickness that you are considering) you may be able to get the benefits of Merino in the torso had head by adding a Merino Lined Hooded Vest.
Beginning next week, you will be able to get the best of both worlds by choosing the Merino-Elastiprene 5, a 5mm high-stretch Elastiprene suit with a new blend of highly elastic Merino lining. The 7mm version of this suit will be available in March, and the 3mm will be available in May.
If you have any follow-up questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
PINNACLE AQUATICS
2021 Las Positas Court
Suite 119
Livermore, CA 94551
USA
Phone: 925-606-8300
Fax: 925-606-8305
E-mail: info@PinnacleAquatics.com
www.PinnacleAquatics.com
I decided to email Pinnacle about the differences between their merino and elastiprene models of wetsuits and thought I would share their reply with the rest of the board.
===============================================================
If you are talking about matching similar thicknesses of suits (ie.
Elastiprene 3 versus Seal 3mm), you will see about 25% greater thermal efficiency in the Merino lined product. Though our Elastiprene lining is about 10% more efficient than a traditional wetsuit lining, it is no match for Merino.
The Arctic will hold about a 28% to 30% advantage over the Elastiprene 7 for the same reason outlined above, and also because of its unique batwing gusset in the main zipper, which basically makes it a hoodless semi-dry suit.
The Elite will hold about a 12% advantage over the Elastiprene 7. It has the Merino factor going for it, but it is also only 5mm in the arms and legs, whereas the Elastiprene 7 is 7mm thick throughout.
If you are strictly concerned about warmth, then Merino is always the way to go, whether you are choosing between another Pinnacle Aquatics suit or any other suit on the market.
If the factor of stretch becomes an issue (such as if you have reduced flexibility or joint movement) or if you have an unusually-proportioned body, then the Elastiprene series may be a better choice, and (depending on the thickness that you are considering) you may be able to get the benefits of Merino in the torso had head by adding a Merino Lined Hooded Vest.
Beginning next week, you will be able to get the best of both worlds by choosing the Merino-Elastiprene 5, a 5mm high-stretch Elastiprene suit with a new blend of highly elastic Merino lining. The 7mm version of this suit will be available in March, and the 3mm will be available in May.
If you have any follow-up questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
PINNACLE AQUATICS
2021 Las Positas Court
Suite 119
Livermore, CA 94551
USA
Phone: 925-606-8300
Fax: 925-606-8305
E-mail: info@PinnacleAquatics.com
www.PinnacleAquatics.com
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