Hoplite 5/4/3 Full Suit

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The Hoplite foot soldiers of ancient Greece had the most advanced armor of their era. They were fast, fierce and well protected. Modern day surfers can now own these same qualities by wearing a Matuse Hoplite suit. No spear or shield necessary.
NEW 2010 HOPLITE FULLSUITS COMING OCT. MSRP: $529.00

Testimonial

The Hoplite 5:4:3 was a main reason I was able to perform my best at Mavericks.

Derek Dunfee

Solution-Specific Features

  1. HIDDEN CHAMBER TECHNOLOGY

    2. Geoprene with built-in air chambers: Warmer, lighter & more buoyant than average mouse-pad neoprene.

  2. THERMOBELT DESIGN

    3. Titanium-coated, smooth-skin chest and back panels provide optimum insulation and wind protection.

  3. GEOPRENE STRATEGIC PANELING

    4. Super-low modulus, max-flex Geoprene that balances the body's thermostatic line (i.e. you don't get hot & tired from fighting your suit or cold and bitter from that oil-based neoprene).

  4. HYDRASILK NYLON

    5. Won't snag; doesn't suck; butter soft. This hydrophobic material (i.e. rejects moisture) is your windbreaker in the water. Makes you feel all buttery inside.

  5. WINGED SHOULDERS

    6. Human engineered seams enable paddling harmony yet provide a static neck to minimize torque that causes chaffing and flushing.

  6. SADDLE SEAT

    7. Inspired by Jet-ski suits, this panel is designed to withstand many-a-swell spent straddling. Better yet, the Saddle Seat's form-active design keeps your undercarriage happy because it won't ride-up.

  7. LATENT MINI-ZIP

    8. Provides lateral movement and lowers resistance (& time spent getting in & out of your ichiban game).

  8. 100% GLUED AND BLIND STITCHED SEAMS WITH SATIN SEAL TAPING.

    9. A powerful trio that provides durability, flexibility and cushy softness for your skin.

  9. 360 DEGREE NECKLINE

    10. No more roughness around your collar. So say goodbye to irritating neck chafing.

  10. EXTERNAL KEY POCKET

    11. Located just above the outer left knee. Includes elastic loop cord, mini-pocket and zipper closure. This allows you to get into your car without having to remove the top half of your suit.

  11. MSRP: $539.00

    12. Estimated Release Date: Winter 2010 Version 2008 Full Suits now available in the Vintage section.

Technology in this Ichiban Product

  • Geoprene is derived from 99.7% pure limestone. It’s warmer (98% water impermeable compared to the standard 69%), lighter and lasts longer than oil-based neoprene. It’s also kinder to Mother Nature since it wastes less biomass and comes from a sustainable resource—not petroleum. Geoprene is exclusive to Yamamoto Corporation and Matuse, Inc.
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