Seek Amp 5/4 Front Zip 2024 Wetsuit

Performance & Feel

The Seek Amp sits at the top of ION's wetsuit range, built around being flexible and warm. The 5/4 is ION's cold-water suit.  A continuous section of Max_Flex neoprene across the chest shoulders and arms front and back, and the seam-free Sweep_Cut means there's a lot of flexibility. For 2024 the foam density has been lowered which adds more stretch again and, just as usefully, holds that stretch as the suit ages.

With 5mm through the core and 4mm in the arms and legs, the 5/4 has serious warmth for cold water sessions. The lightweight I_foam neoprene traps more air in its structure than standard foam, Hot_Stuff 2.0 lines most of the suit with ION's plushiest, stretchiest thermal lining, and the Plasma_Plush 2.0 panel now covers a larger area for quick-drying warmth. The rest of the suit is lined with Silk_Stuff and feels soft next to the skin. The neoprene used also takes in Oyster Shell Powder and Eco Carbon Black in its manufacture as part of a more environmentally friendly process.

The front zip seals across the chest. Dry_Grid lining absorbs up to 30% less water, so the suit stays lighter and chills you less by evaporation. Seal_Tite cuffs keep water ingress down.

Key Features

• I_foam neoprene: lightweight, low-density foam that traps air, for more stretch and flexibility retention
• Oyster Shell Powder and Eco Carbon Black: more environmentally considered materials worked into the neoprene
• Hot_Stuff 2.0 lining: ION's stretchiest thermal lining, with larger loops that hold more air for warmth and a plush feel
• Plasma_Plush 2.0 lining: a larger area of quick-drying thermal lining for extra warmth
• Silk_Stuff lining: smooth, flexible lining in the unlined areas for comfort next to the skin
• Minimal panel design and Sweep_Cut: fewer panels and a seam-free shoulder for second-skin stretch and flexibility
• Maki_Tape 2.0: highly elastic neoprene tape reinforcing the lower-body seams and high-stress cuff areas from the inside
• Seam reinforcement: stress points secured with Melco tape from the inside for longer seam life
• Dry_Grid lining: absorbs up to 30% less water, keeping the suit lighter and reducing evaporative chill
• Seal_Tite: rubber strips inside the cuffs and collar to slow water getting in
• DrainHoles: release trapped water below the chest zip
• Replaceable draw cord: the shoulder draw cord can be swapped if it wears
• Key pocket: a small internal pocket for water-resistant keys