Rip Curl's H-Bomb, The World's First Heated Wetsuit
29 mar 2007 | Source: DiveSter

Rip Curl has recently added a new wetsuit to their Bomb series of suits, and it's a pretty innovative design. The new H-Bomb claims to be the world's first power heated wetsuit.

Unlike the "supplemental heat" used by Hotsuits, the H-Bomb generates heat via two coated fiber elements positioned on your upper back. Powered by two Polymer Lithium Ion 7.2v batteries -- the same batteries found in many cell phones and MP3 Players -- you shouldn't worry about getting burned by the electricity-conducting elements: a thin layer of neoprene lies between the elements and your back, which helps to spread the heat and protect your skin. No word yet on price, but if you're a diver who's easily chilled, the cost for an H-Bomb may be irrelevant.

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