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Why We Use Yamamoto Limestone Neoprene (And Have Since 1987)
The limestone in our neoprene started life as a coral reef 300 million years ago. Here's why that matters for your wetsuit.
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What Makes a Seventhwave Wetsuit Different
Handcrafted in Christchurch since 1987. Here's what goes into every Seventhwave wetsuit — the neoprene, the construction, and why it matters.
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The Bright Side...be seen
The Bright Side: Benefits of Fluorescent High-Vis Colors on Wetsuits When it comes to water sports, safety should always be a top priority. While o...
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Why We Repair All Brand Wetsuits
...So whilst we do all that we can in production of our new wetsuits to be as kind environmentally as we can be, lets talk about repairs and why we...
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How is Yamamoto Limestone Neoprene Made?
Stage 1: Polychloroprene ChipsThe first stage in the production of Yamamoto limestone neoprene is to make the polychloroprene rubber chips. As des...
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The Super Power of Titanium
Rocketing back to earth at 30,000 km/h, the Discovery Space Shuttle is blasted by G-Forces and temperatures of up to 1500ºC—its walls glowing red. ...
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