High Performance Wetsuits

Phone: +64 9 521 6983 Cell: +64 21 324 762 eMail: sales@hikingpantsnz.com for Neoprene Hiking Pants As worn by the World's Top Laser, Finn, OK, Europe dinghy and Optimist Sailors.

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New "Jodo" Hiking Pants Range


High waist XXXS - XS US$155 NZ$255		Std / Braces XXXS - XS US$175 NZ$265

Alongside our top of the range hiking pants we have our new budget range for young lightweight to medium weight sailors - The new "jodo" range for sailors from 25-80kg.

High Waist and Std/Braces hiking pants are for Optimist, P Class, Starling, Sabot, Europe, Laser and other lightweight sailing dinghies.

STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE:

2mm Yamamoto neoprene
Flatlock stitched for sizes XXXS --- L
6 - 10mm polycarbonate or PVC battens
Mesh Liners
Leather Padding
New Logo
Lightweight
Plastic fasteners
Kevlar Crutch and Neoprene Bumpad (Now Standard)

Shipping Included Updated June 2008

Australian and Pacific buyers purchase in NZ dollars. Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard.

Kelly Reichelmann, New Zealand’s top girl Optimist sailor, seen here in Portugal. Kelly is wearing the latest hiking pants for Optimist sailors which are available in most colours. Besides the jodo Std/Braces, Optimist sailors can order the Pro range hiking pants which range from high waist to steamers hikers for all weather conditions. See Pro Range.

	"I find that High Performance jodo Hiking Pants work well for sailing in all conditions. They especially help me in heavy winds and have improved my racing performance." Kelly Reichelmann
	Dear John I'd like to thank you for supplying me with a pair of High Performance Hiking pants. They are really cool. Thanks very much Scott Kennedy New Zealand 'P Class' Champion (Tauranga Cup 2000)
	"The reason I like HPW jodo hiking pants is because they are comfortable and I especially like the high waist because they are easy to move around in and are also long-lasting" Alistair Thompson NZ Optimist Champion 2001

Pro Range - Hiking Pants and Sailing Wetsuits have special features which are now standard:

Yamamoto Neoprene 3mm (World's No.1 neoprene)
Kevlar Neoprene crutches (to take the extra wear & tear from your main sheet cleats)
Mesh, Reinforced Liners (protects the Neoprene)
All new Kevlar batten pads for longer life
All wetsuits are glued and stitched (extra strength and warmth)
Made in N.Z. (Quality Control)
All new 6mm, 8mm or 10mm PVC battens, stiffer (but flex), longer lasting (Battens now moved up 30mm)
Kevlar knees NEW!
Kevlar bumpad NEW!
Convenience zips
Soft collars
Velcro Shoulder Straps (Long John, ¾ John)
Waist Band Tension Belt and fastener for HighWaist
Braces with plastic Fastenings and adjustable straps for std/Braces, ¾ braces and F/L braces
Available in exciting colours (all suits)
Factory repairs and backup service

Extras available: - leg zips, attachable arms, attachable lower legs US$35 or NZ $70

Note: Both the attachable arms and legs make access to your wetsuit easier whilst providing warmth

For XXL and XXXL please add 10%.
Australian and Pacific Buyers purchase in $NZ.
Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard

All Pro range products are priced in USD, including packaging and freight to anywhere in the world. For buyers from NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands please pay in the currency shown, freight included. The customer is advised to wear lycra shorts over their Pro range Hiking Pants and Wetsuits to protect against wear from cleat and gunwales.

Lycra top keeps sailor warm for minimum weight

Pro Range - High Waist

I have used your product for years and have never felt that there was a better product for Laser sailors. Thank you for the wetsuit, they are awesome. Rob Cullen, Canada

Both the High Waist and Std/Brace are popular with Laser sailors being light in weight and cool in hot weather. The bum pads increase the life in the seat area of the hiking pants. All Pro Range products are glued and stitched for long lasting.

2. Pro Range High Waist US$240 NZ$370

Jodo High Waist US$155 NZ$255

Pro Range - Std/Braces

World’s No. 1 neoprene hiking pants. Added features include lower battens allowing maximum use of battens when fully hiked out. Tighter waist preventing water entering on the reaches.(Buyer to notify if wanting lower batterns.)

10mm battens for that extra hiking power. High Performance Wetsuits Hiking pants are the dominant hiking pants in the Finn class worn by Mateus Kusznierewicz, Olympic 1996 Gold Medallist Finns. High Performance Wetsuits Hiking pants have dominated in World Champs, the Laser since 1988. in the Europe and OK dinghy since the early 90's.

3. Pro Range Std/Braces US$255 NZ$385

Jodo Std/Braces US$175 NZ$265

I’ve been searching for your hiking pants for a while as I know they are the only ones that last. I really like the standard hiking pants with the braces.
Brad Woodward, USA

Pro Range - ¾ Braces

International and Olympic Europe Dinghy sailor, Sharon Ferris, shows off the latest ¾ Braces Pro range Hiking Pants popular with most classes. Knee pads and bum pads are standard.

4. Pro Range ¾ Braces US$285 NZ$450

Jodo ¾ Braces US$200 NZ$295

Now available:

Pro Range ¾ High waist US$275 NZ$430

Jodo ¾ High waist US$185 NZ$285

Pro Range - Full Length Braces

Worn by the World's top Finn & OK Sailors

5. Pro Range Full Length/Braces US$330 NZ$485

Jodo Full Length/Braces US$220 NZ$330


	Former Finn World Champion and Olympian, Fred Lööf, wearing hiprovent jacket over Full length/Braces. These hiking pants have proved suitable for the Finns as they protect the back of the calves from chafing and knee pads protect the knees when kneeling in the cockpit.

Pro Range - ¾ John Hiking

Pro Range ¾ John Hiking US$375 NZ$585

The ¾ John Hiking pants are without doubt the most comfortable pair of hiking pants I have ever used. The arms are free but the chest area is kept warm.
- John Dowsett
NZ Laser Master Champion 2000
NZ Finn Masters Champion 2001
North Shore Freshwater Laser Masters Champion 2001

Now available in Jodo Style

US$235 or NZ $375

Gemma is wearing the latest 3/4 john for youth dinghy sailors.

Rear view of ladies size med 3/4 john hiker showing kevlar batten pads, kevlar bum pad which is now standard with Pro Range.

Both the ¾ John and Long John Hiking Pants are top of the range for the sailor who wants to stay warm but be free in the arm area.

Pro Range - Long John Hiking


	9. Long John Hiking US$385 NZ$605 Prices include freight
	Photo: John Dowsett, Laser and Finn sailor wearing the latest Pro range Long John Hikers.

The long john hiker is ideal for big Finn sailors as the lower leg of the long john protects the calves from chafing during hiking and the knee pads avoid any damage to your knees..

Pro Range - S/S Steamer

Lycra T-shirt

10. S/S Steamer US$440 NZ $660

The s/s steamer hiker with attachable arms is the ultimate cold climate hiker, for extra warmth we can increase material thickness, and for access we provide a full angled front zip, plus convenience zip.

Surfing and sailing wetsuits available for skiff sailors. Most colours available.

Short John	US$215	NZ$320
¾John	US$225	NZ$340
Long John	US$235	NZ$360
Spring Suit	US$245	NZ$400
S/S Steamer	US$260	NZ$430
Surf Steamer	US$275	NZ$460
For sizes XXXXS-S deduct 20% off price, for sizes XXL and XXXL add 10% to price
Freight and packaging included Updated June 2008

The sailing Steamer has a front zip and the surf Steamer is available with a rear zip and smooth skin to chest. All these items are made from the best neoprene and are glued and stitched to prevent water coming through the seams.

High Performance Wetsuits can be contacted at any time by fax, phone or e-mail, so if there is any problem with the Hiking Pants or Wetsuits through defective materials or workmanship, please do not hesitate to contact us so that we can rectify the problem.

High Performance Wetsuits takes no responsibility if the Wetsuit or Hiking Pants are damaged through misuse or drying in clothes dryer, tears in the neoprene or leather and hiprovent through contact with rough or sharp objects.

As the Hiking Pants are subject to a lot of forces from the sailor, general wear and tear takes effect a lot sooner than normal wetsuits, so we recommend you protect your Hiking Pants with lycra or cotton shorts and wash with fresh water and dry out of the sun. (Do not put in the clothes dryer.)

Other Products

Sailing Jacket Hiprovent 3000

The light weight wind and spray jacket that breathes. An ideal compliment to the Std/Braces for summer and winter dinghy racing.

Available in six colours, neoprene neck, cuffs and waist, front zip (full). Now with all new Poly-Pongee liners for comfort and longer life.

This garment is made using outer fabric proofed with HiproVENT™ coating. HiproVENT™ is a unique membrane of Polyurethane Resin incorporating Aluminium Paste developed by means of superior moisture engineering to achieve numerous tiny pin like holes, about 9 billion per square inch. These holes are small enough to repel wind and rain while at the same time retaining body temperature and allowing perspiration to escape from the garment.

SIZES	Australia, NZ & Pacific Islands	Europe, North America & Rest of World
XXXS - XS	NZD 240.00	USD 150.00
S - L	NZD 270.00	USD 165.00
XL - XXXL	NZD 300.00	USD 180.00
NZ prices include GST for NZ buyers. Prices include freight. Australian and Pacific buyers purchase in NZD. Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard. .

Lycra Shirt

Short and long sleeve lycra tops available on request in black, blue, white and red.

US$80

To Order any of these products click on the To Order button at the foot of each page. Please include all contact and size details as requested.