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Roarsome children ’ s wetsuits https :// roarsome . com By Dale Mears
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Roarsome children ’ s wetsuits https :// roarsome . com By Dale Mears
, which means they will enjoy their paddle more and for longer .
So how do you choose a wetsuit when there are so many about , not to mention how do you know it will keep them warm ? There are many supermarket and budget wetsuits flooding the market , which seem like a great deal but often are not up to the job , often very thin or lacking insulation .
We have had many wetsuits , and my daughters have had winter and summer suits with varying thicknesses , but as you know , children can get to the point where they really want something that also looks good and is a little more fun .
That ' s when I came across Roarsome , a relatively new brand in the wetsuit business that wanted to expand its offer of kids ' outdoor wear . Roarsome started as a ski brand and was featured on Dragons Den . It received investment from Peter Jones and is now moving into other outdoor activities . I initially saw their wetsuits , and they looked fun . I knew my daughters would like them but assumed they wouldn ' t be suitable construction .
Luckily , I looked around and realised these were good options for summer use . A selection of longsleeved , short-legged suits great for summer use . The
suits are 50 % neoprene and 50 % polyester with a 100 % polyester fleece lining . They felt warm to the touch , and after use , my daughter was warm and happy in the wetsuit . Having proved the demand and popularity of the wetsuits , Roarsome is exploring Yulex as a more sustainable neoprene substitute for their next production run . This will be an incredible change to the products .
These suits from Roarsome are fun and bright and have unique designs , making putting these wetsuits on a little different to your average suit . From Spike the dinosaur , Cub the lion ( photographed ), and Sparkle the Unicorn , plus others , there is something for everyone . It is worth noting some of the designs , such as Sparkle the Unicorn , feature padded wings , something which may interfere with a PFD / lifejacket . We went for Cub the Lion which is brightly coloured and features the character decal but no extras so this won ' t cause any obstruction with my daughter ' s PFD .
These are a 3mm thermal fleece-lined construction with an aqua seal front zip . The front zip makes access easy for kids to get on and off and has a nice zipper for them to grab . I must admit it ' s been nice to allow my daughter some independence as she always relies on me or mum to put on her other wetsuits due to the difficulties of a rear zip .
All in all , these are fun and appealing wetsuits that add a bit of humour and play to the gear your kids wear . Let ' s face it , some paddle kits can be a little boring , so it ' s refreshing . My girls loved them and are happy , so that ' s the main thing . Price : £ 65.00