Effortless entry, serious protection — built for foiling and kiteboarding impact
The North Foil Fullsuit 4/3 U-Zip is a performance fullsuit engineered around the demands of foiling and kiteboarding, where crashes and foil strikes are part of the sport. A U-Zip entry system makes suiting up effortless while reducing flush during impacts, and cut-resistance fabric across the forearms adds serious protection without extra weight or restriction.
Body-mapped thermal lining places extra plush over the muscles for warmth, while reduced plush between muscles improves water drainage and keeps the suit feeling light. Integrated shin protection and an upper leg compression zone round out a suit built specifically for the impact and circulation demands of foiling.
Key Features
- U-Zip Entry System — Engineered for kiteboarding disciplines, making suiting up effortless and reducing flush during impacts
- UHMWPE Cut-Resistance Fabric — Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene forearm panels deliver Level E/F cut resistance
- Integrated Shin Protection — Built-in plastic protector shields the lower leg from foil and board impacts
- Body-Mapped Thermal Lining — Increased plush over the muscles for warmth, reduced plush between muscles for drainage
- Upper Leg Compression Zone — Enhances blood circulation during extended sessions
- 4/3mm Neoprene Construction — Balanced warmth and flexibility across a wide range of conditions
Specifications
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 4/3mm | ||||
| Entry | U-Zip | ||||
| Cut Resistance | Level E/F (forearm panels) | ||||
Construction
UHMWPE cut-resistance fabric is placed at the forearm panels — the area most exposed during foil strikes and board impacts — delivering Level E/F cut protection without adding bulk or restricting movement. An integrated plastic shin protector adds further impact protection, while the body-mapped thermal lining is engineered to place insulation exactly where it’s needed and drainage channels where it isn’t.
Why We Recommend It
Purpose-built for foilers and kiteboarders who want genuine impact and cut protection without sacrificing flexibility. If you’re spending serious time on a foil — where crashes and strikes are part of learning and progressing — this is a suit designed specifically around that risk, not a general-purpose wetsuit adapted for it.
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