Creative Design: Graduate

Fjord Sub Zero Impact Protective Wakeboarding Wetsuit

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Abstract

Thrill-seekers are continuously searching for new ways to have an incredible time. For some wakeboarders, this means venturing out to the planet’s harshest icy waters to push the boundaries of their sport. They aspire to jump off of icebergs at heights of 5m while being pulled behind a boat traveling up to speeds of 40 kph. These athletes have to be exceptionally accurate to execute their approaches safely and avoid injury while performing in chilling arctic waters of around 0°C. Riding in these frigid waters requires athletes to layer-up in full surfing wetsuits designed for temperatures of +8C. Currently, there are no wetsuits on the market that satisfy the thermoregulation needs for these athletes while providing proper protection to the chest, back, and legs when navigating the erratic elements of arctic waters. The wetsuit addresses these challenges by providing male wakeboarders an ultra-warm, impact protective wetsuit for arctic temperatures.

Keywords: Wakeboarding, Sustainability, Impact Protection, Thermoregulation

How to Cite:

Forsdick, K., (2020) “Fjord Sub Zero Impact Protective Wakeboarding Wetsuit”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.12046