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In this article the team here at Sailing Chandlery are going to look at our top sailing clothing options for Laser sailors.
Let's start from the top of your body.
The Zhik Superwarm® Headband is made from water repellent 3mm neoprene wetsuit material with a comfortable and quick drying fleece inner. It covers your ear and has holes so you can still hear your competitors shouting STARBOARD.
The Gill Polarclava sailing balaclava was designed for extreme water sports conditions. Designed with a 4-way stretch thermal fabric with brushed waffle interior which enhances airflow and drying time, your face will be kept dry in all conditions.
Inspired by water, the Rooster Aquafleece® Neck Gaiter uses a combination of Aquafleece® and Polypro™ to make this a must have watersports accessory, providing protection from the elements without compromising comfort. Its multifunction design enables it to be worn as a neck gaiter, a beanie or a balaclava.
Once you try Aquafleece® you’ll never look back!
The Rooster Pro Lite Aquafleece top combines a soft, durable and flexible polyurethane outer coating with a light fleece inner layer to keep you snug and warm.
The stretchy waterproof fabric moves with you and the soft fleece lining feels super-comfortable next to your skin. This, combined with neoprene wrist and waist fastenings, a highly elasticated drawstring neck closure and a huge range of colours and sizes available, makes this a must-have piece of kit whatever the weather!
A performance shell designed for competitive dinghy sailors and sports boats, this smock features Zhik’s breathable and waterproof 3 layer Vecta fabric and is seam sealed throughout.
Comes with an adjustable neck, wrist seals, and waist seal to prevent water entry. The large neck opening allows the spray top to be vented and cooled when needed.
This smock has a generous race cut fit for full range of movement, and room to wear a PFD or buoyancy aid underneath.
Keep yourself warm on the water with this excellent mens spandex fleecey top that also has water repellency built in.
This sailing top stretches to keep the top close to your body while the soft fleece lining inside provides warmth and also wicks any sweat or moisture away from your body.
We would wear this for most of the year, maybe swapping out for a normal spandex top on the warmer days of the UK sailing season.
The Rooster Polypro top is a warm, thermal base layer top with a soft fleece surface at the inside. The longer length and thumb loops mean that it is easy to slip other layers over the top. A high rise double lined neck gives that extra bit of comfort.
Polypropylene is naturally hydrophobic, which means the fabric feels remarkably dry, even when wet. Wear it next to your skin underneath our neoprene Longjohns and Tops - in fact the possibilities are endless - our Polypro™ base layers would be great under your ski suit, drysuit, winter cycling, kayaking, walking and anytime you need a thermal base layer.
The Zhik PowerPads now have a perforated neoprene construction and non slip silicon grip. All wetsuits will fit over the top of the pads which secure to your legs.
These hiking pads help to spread the weight load when hiking making it more comfortable and giving you the ability to hike harder for longer.
The 3mm Superwarm neoprene construction provides warmth in even the coldest conditions, Adjustable Velco Chest Panel for a Universal Fit. High Rise Zhiktex II Reinforcement panels throughout the entire leg, provide high levels of durability without sacrificing any stretch or flexibility.
The 1mm neoprene is joined with flatlock seams, this construction provides protection and comfort in a wide range of conditions whilst remaining supreme flexibility where you need. Complete with hard wearing Zhiktex II panelling on the backside and knees these hikers are durable and come with stretch in high wear areas due to its unique knitted structure.
Zhik 360 sailing boots have been developed over a number of years and are made specifically for hiking. They give you extra grip with the hiking boots locking in with your hiking or toe strap.
The ZhikGrip II system works harder so you don't have to, the system integrates your boots with your hiking strap. The interlocking teeth grip system on the sailing boots and straps allows you to relax muscles, lock into the toe strap and hike harder for longer while maintaining full mobility.
Zhik Laser/ILCA hiking and toe straps are designed to work closely with the Zhik boots. Together they will provide the best connection allowing you to hike harder and for longer, without hurting your feet.
The Zhik Grip II toe strap range have teeth on the underneath which integrate with the grip on top of the Zhik 360 and Zhik 560 sailing boots. The two lock together perfectly giving you the best grip when hiking.
Zhik 560 sailing boots have been developed over a number of years and are made specifically for hiking. They give you extra grip with the hiking boots locking in with your hiking or toe strap.
Zhik 560 sailing boots are made from 2mm Neoprene and are designed for support, comfort and feel.
most popular hiking strap for lasers, supplied on many new boats world wide
Want to talk to someone about the best option for you and your winter sailing?
Our team are very friendly, are sailors and use all of these sailing clothing options we are recommending.
Give us a call on 01268 222912 and we can make some recommendations based on your requirements.
