Xcel Infiniti
Xcel Infiniti features the new WRF exterior that weaves in water-repellant fiber and the Xcel’s 2010 Drylock System that features a waterproof Drylock zipper. The flush-preventing seamless, Fusion Seam technology and Drylock wrist seals keep the seawater out. The air chamber insulates the Airprene and the dual fiber Thermobamboo lining which is made from the bamboo charcoal and recycled material heats up the insides of the wearer, therefore making the wetsuit really comfortable to wear.
The Xcel Infiniti has a 5/4/3 mm Hooded wetsuit which is the trademark of the Xcel models. This is incredibly warm and flexible and is one of the newest wetsuits that were introduced in 2010. With the 100% Ultrastretch and Ultrasoft material, thermobamboo inner chest and lower body, heat retaining lining made of bamboo charcoal infused fibers and recycled fibers, the swimmer can definitely experience the mobility that he requires.
Made from flex-lined shoulders, sleeves and underarms, the neoprene material that the Xcel infiniti explains the high performance and flexibility of the Ultrasoft fibers. It is also wind-resistant. The Texture skin outer chest and the X-Zip system have the Interlock zipper on the front outer lap that keeps the water from coming in. The crossover neck entry has split inner neck panels that make the entrance and exit to the suit easier. It is also durable.
Xcel fused together the seams in the upper body for its high density. The ultra stretch in the closed cell and pressure bonded sealed seams are double glued and the blindstitch is curved specifically for flexibility and maximum strength. Because of these design, the Xcel Infiniti is one of the top rated wetsuits that are available in the market today. The repellant plush lining and the seams are sealed and water tight. This wetsuit is not only flexible, it is also comfortable.
Price: $430 (3/2); $440 (4/3)
Xcel Infiniti Hood
The Xcel Infiniti Hood has a new WRF Exterior that weaves in the water-repellant fiber. The Xcel’s 2010 Drylock System has a waterproof Drylock zipper, flush-preventing seams, Drylock wrist seals and Fusion Seam technology which prevent seawater from coming in. The air chambered insulating Airprene and dual fiber Thermobamboo lining is also made from the recycled materials and bamboo charcoal that heats up the insides. This makes the wetsuit really warm for the wearer.
The Infiniti Hood is touted to be one of the best wetsuits that are available in the market today. The construction uses a Bamboo Barrier which is a water-repellant. The plush lining is infused with the recycled bamboo charcoal which also makes the Infiniti Hood eco-friendly.
Those who have purchased the Infiniti Hood all claim that it is definitely worth their money. Because it is designed for top performance, the Infiniti Hood boasts top performance with its 100% Ultrastretch, Ultrasoft Neoprene. The seamless construction is what makes it so flexible that the swimmer can expect more mobility and flexibility when he is in the water.
Additional features of the Infiniti Hood include the new Xcel air cell neoprene chest, Drylock chest zip entry system which is flexible and functional and makes it easier for the wearer to get in and out of the suit. The 100% snag resistant and ultra stretch neoprene as well as the Duraflex articulating knee panels keep the wetsuit in proper shape and ensures and engineered fit all the time.
Less panels and seams are specifically set in order to provide greater stretch. The wetsuit also has prebent knees and elbows so that there are no hooks or loops to damage the neoprene. The knee panels are made from durable Duraflex and this is the very material that is often used in most Xcel wetsuits.
Price: $460 (5/4); $450 (4/3)
Xcel Infiniti X-Zip
The Xcel Infiniti X-Zip combines the water resistant and flexible Interlock X-Zip front entry with the Fusion Seam technology and Fusion Seal inner-wrist tape. It also has a heat-retaining Thermobamboo dual fiber lining that is made from bamboo charcoal and recycled material. This wetsuit is appropriate for 54 to 61 degrees.
The key features and benefits of the Xcel Infiniti X-Zip are the Thermobarrier ultra-stretch upper front, back & chest, durable and water repellant quick-dry superlite Neoprene, ultra-stretch fusion seams throughout the suit and the durable and contoured Duralex knee panels. These are responsible for retaining the original shape of the wetsuit all throughout.
The Xcel team exerted a lot of time and effort to create the water based products that their customers need, just as they exert the same amount of time and effort in innovating the products and wetsuits that they already have. The Xcel Infiniti X-Zip is the result of the research they conducted on how to make their wetsuits better. Therefore, it is safe to conclude that the Xcel Infiniti X-Zip is included in the top line performance wetsuit that keeps the wearer warm and does not hinder his performance in any way whatsoever.
The X-Zip is designed very well because it takes all the features that are expected from the high end of the performance wetsuits. The suit has also been pre-shaped which means that the natural body curves have been accounted for in the panel designs and this makes the suit quite a pleasure to wear.
By using the latest in the ultra-stretch materials and the ultra-stretch fusion seams, the X-Zip stays warm and reduces the fatigue for the wearer. At the end of the swim or the dive, he feels great. Another benefit of the Infiniti X-Zip is that it is a thicker suit and the comfort is always there when needed. The neck is well-built as well and this explains why there are so many positive reviews about this part.
Price: $320 (4/3); $310 (3/2)
Xcel Infiniti X-Zip Comp
Xcel Infiniti X-Zip Comp is a one-piece design with lose seam that can boost and stretch depending on the performance. It also features flexible and water resistant Interlock X-Zip front entry with Fusion Seam technology as well as Fusion Seal inner wrist. The heat retaining thermobamboo dual fiber lining is made from recycled material as well as the bamboo charcoal. It is very appropriate for the 56 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
The quality of the suit is very high end and this is what the customers really expect from the Xcel. Because of their research and development, the wetsuits that are manufactured by Xcel can last in the water for over eight hours at a time. It only comes to show that the surfing suits, specifically the Infiniti X-Zip comp can handle anything that comes its way.
Another benefit that the swimmer gets from the Infiniti X-Zip comp is that the can use the wetsuit for a long time. It shows minimal signs of wear, most likely because of the quadruple glued seams that Xcel has exclusively designed to fuse and bond every stitch on the inside.
But what the customers really like about the suit is that it generates the warmth that they need especially in the chest and the back panels. The thermospan material acts like a set of thermals under the wetsuit. Because of the 3/2 X Zip, it has plenty of warmth that is enough to go around during the winter. The extra warmth from the wetsuit can also make the swimmer or the diver stay in the water without becoming numb.
Overall, the Xcel Infiniti X-Zip Comp is a durable, comfortable and warm suit. This is pretty much the wetsuit that most swimming and diving enthusiasts are looking for. If they had issues with an Xcel wetsuit in the past, they need not worry about encountering the same thing with the X-Zip comp because Xcel obviously addressed the issue as seen in the new and improved 2010 wetsuit, the Xcel Infiniti X-Zip Comp.
Price: $280 (3/2)