SCUBA Jan Feb 2024 issue 142 | Page 62

Argonaut 3.0 Drysuit
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Argonaut 3.0 Drysuit
COMPANY : FOURTH ELEMENT PRICE : £ 2425 TEL : 01326 574745 WEB : FOURTHELEMENT . COM

Available in a choice of robust fabrics and colours , Fourth Element ’ s new Argonaut 3.0 drysuit is likely to see a lot of interest this Christmas .

A front-entry membrane-style suit with a telescopic torso and diagonal right-shoulder to left-hip zipper , it also features their new AFT ( Articulated For Trim ) leg design for greater freedom of movement , optimised for horizontal trim . There are three fabric choices from which to choose :
■ Stealth , a Nylon Trilaminate designed to provide lightweight , hardwearing protection and flexibility .
■ Flex , a polyester fabric originally designed for military use is laminated with a flexible butyl layer for extra durability .
■ The Stealth Hybrid offers a best-of-both-worlds approach , with a Stealth top section and lower of Flex .
The suit is widely customisable . There ’ s a choice of 4mm and 2.5mm boots with ergonomic insoles , or 2.5mm compressed neoprene socks for use with rock boots . Wrist seals are available in latex , neoprene , or alternatively as an Ellipse replaceable silicone / dry glove system or Si- Tech ’ s Quick Cuff Platform .
Duratex panels are provided at the key areas of wear , namely shoulders , elbows , knees and ‘ seat ’. Neck seal choices are latex , neoprene or Si-Tech replaceable . There ’ s also a warm neck collar system designed to tuck in your hood .
The suit is fitted with Apollo inflate / dump bio-valves and is available in several stylish black / blue / grey colour combinations .
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