While some people can toss on a 5mm wetsuit to dive the chilly waters of California, others need a 7mm to dive the much warmer waters of South Florida. It’s not a man-woman thing, it’s an every-diver-is-different thing. Even if one can tolerate cooler waters doesn’t mean they should. There are advantages to staying warmer throughout the dive, including better air consumption, more efficient off-gassing, and longer dives.
The , the world’s warmest dive wetsuit, is the women’s counterpart to the popular Reactive. It is a premium wetsuit designed for active female divers and packed full of features such as the latest material technologies and design advancements. This women’s only design ensures a better, more comfortable fit.
There are several features about the that set it apart from the rest, but here are five one should not miss:
- MATERIAL: Flexibility and stretch are not the only features of the Evoke material. The real rock star is the Omnired™ Infrared technology which uses a combination of 13 thermo-reactive minerals embedded into the fabric to turn wasted body heat into usable infrared energy. This infrared energy is then reflected back to the diver to increase circulation and body warmth. The inner honeycomb-like interior has a high-loft chest panel for added warmth to the core and a low-loft fabric throughout the rest of the body for flexibility; both high-loft and low-loft fabrics are infused with Omnired™ Infrared Technology.
- COMFORT NECK: No more pulling at the neck while sitting on the boat waiting for the gates to open. The Evoke is designed with a Velcro® adjustable 360° neck seal for a customized and comfortable fit. If that doesn’t do it, the 5mm and 7mm come with a neck relief zipper in the front for easy access. With just one zip, that choking feeling is a thing of the past.
- FIT: While it is impossible for one wetsuit to fit every woman, the Evoke comes close. It has an anatomically correct pattern for a three-dimensional fit throughout. What does this really mean? It means it is designed for women with real shape. A better fit reduces the amount of water that flushes in and out. Less flushing means a warmer diver. The Evoke is offered from size 6 to 14 with Tall sizes available in select colors.
- EASY DONNING: A properly fitting wetsuit should be snug, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle to put on. The Evoke offers convenience features that help the diver don it without assistance or a fight. An extra long 21” G-Lock 2 back zipper makes zipping up the Evoke a breeze. A 10” heavy-duty ankle zipper on the 5mm and 7mm help feet to pass through easily.
- DURABILITY: Don’t let the ultra-soft and stylish outside fool you into thinking this a delicate piece of equipment. The Evoke was designed to play as hard as real divers do. That means materials that resist pilling and snags, and Armor Flex 2.0 highly flexible and abrasion-resistant 3D kneepads.
BONUS FEATURE – SUIT-SAVER: A bonus to the neck design is the Suit Saver. The Suit Saver is a booklet-style cover that flips over and covers the hook side of the Velcro® preventing snags to your wetsuit, swimwear, and dive gear.
The Evoke wasn’t designed for those that just like to splash in the waves now and then. The was made for real female divers looking to stay warmer and dive longer.
“The #BAREevoke is #mermaidapproved. I’ve never felt warmer underwater in my life… And I’m always cold as my fellow dive buddies know. Comfortable, stylish and easy to get into. Omnired™ Technology truly works.”
-Professional diver, Emily L.
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