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The most sophisticated, high-performance suit Henderson makes, the Insta Dry has outstanding thermal qualities. Its top-of-the-line neoprene doesn't suffer from compression at depth, yet does slowly conform to the unique shape of the diver's body so that after several dives it begins to fit more like a custom suit. This full jumpsuit also boasts an anti-microbial interior that promotes suit-to-skin contact for a full-body seal, yet won't hold the little nasties that cause funky wetsuit smells. Neo Skin seals at the cuffs and an adjustable collar also protect against water exchange. After the dive, this suit sheds water quickly and is dry, ready for the next adventure in minutes.
Introducing Henderson's Insta Dry Technology
Outer Skin:
Hydrophobic "High Carbon" Micro Mesh neoprene provides durability, and a non-pillng and non absorbent exterior that sheds water fast and dries in minutes.
Fiber Core
A four way stretch synthetic fabric core which provides strength and internal support for all stitching while safe quarding against hyper extension of the exothermic exterior.
Inner Skin
Henderson's BLACK GOLD TECHNOLOGY provides a fast drying, anti microbial, slip skin interior that slides on easily, seals out cold water while locking in core body warmth.
Seam Cunstruction
All seams are glued, high temperature glue which will not reactivate in extreme temperature environments. seams are constructed using a blind stitch which helps prevent water entry into the suit through the seam areas. A special bonded thread helps prevent pilling and seam snags.
[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
from Brooklyn, NY on 3/13/2008
Comments about Henderson Henderson Insta Dry Women's 3mm Jumpsuit:
Fantastic wetsuit. Allows for great freedom of movement, and literally dries in a flash: while everyone else is freezing on the boatride home because of the wind acting on their damp wetsuits, it isn't an issue with an InstaDry. I've dived in 72-degree temps with this suit, when other folk were wearing 5mm suits, and didn't get cold until I was finishing my safety stop 50-minutes later. It's also a very sleek and stylish suit, which isn;t always easy to come by! The only downside I've experienced that it's hard to put on when dry - but dunk it in some water, and you're good to go. I've also heard a couple of friends grumble that their InstaDry's show signs of wear pretty quickly: the panels on the outside peeled after a few wears, and one mate had a lot of problems with the inner seams becoming unglued, even though the suit fit her perfectly (she wasn't trying to squeeze into it!). I've used this suit pretty heavily, but I haven;t had problems yet.